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Former UFC Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk Promoted to Blue Belt in BJJ

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 Ben Coate

Although she’s largely known for her high-output striking, former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has officially leveled up in BJJ. On Tuesday, Jedrzejczyk posted to Instagram that she has been promoted to blue belt. She was promoted by black belt Arrachion Olsztyn. View this post on Instagram A post shared

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Media 

BJJ Blue Belt Describes Using Jiu-Jitsu to Subdue Attacker on the Street

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Ben Coate

Jiu-jitsu practitioners worldwide will be the first to say that their art is the most effective form of self-defense. We’ve seen countless videos proving the effectiveness of BJJ in both street and MMA situations. Now we can add another video to that list, along with the BJJ practitioner giving a

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BJJ Culture BJJ News 

Proposed Michigan Police Reform Bill Would Require Officers to Hold Blue Belt in BJJ

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021 Ben Coate

Police reform has been a hot topic across the country for well over a year, with many states and cities enacting a wide variety of changes to how law enforcement officers are trained and funded. Now, according to Fox 47 in Lansing, MI, one proposed Michigan police reform bill would

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BJJ Culture BJJ News Celebrity Fitness Health Women's BJJ News 

Demi Lovato Speaks About Jiu Jitsu being “Meditative” and “Empowering”

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Lucy Wynne

The hype of celebrities jumping on board the jiu jitsu train has increased over the past decade, and the sport is gaining more recognition now – in terms of global and celebrity – than it ever has done before. Grappling Insider also looked into 10 BJJ Celebrity Black Belts, and

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BJJ Culture Opinion Review Events 

Should Blue Belts Be Allowed To Slam?

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Josh Clopton

This morning I sat down with a cup of coffee and turned on the replay of Fight To Win 149 that happened Friday night, Aug 14 in Dallas.  Almost immediately, I got angry.   Two blue belts were grappling in a gi.  The grappler on bottom (the attacker), locked in a

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BJJ Culture BJJ News MMA News 

Gregor Gillespie Earns Blue Belt After 9 Years of BJJ

February 16, 2020July 9, 2020 Alex Lindsey

UFC Lightweight and proud owner of a 13-1 MMA record, Gregor Gillespie has only just been awarded his blue belt in BJJ. Gillespie has been training for 9 years, a professional MMA fighter for 6 and he’s been playing his trade in the UFC for nearly 4 of them. Gillespie

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BJJ Culture BJJ History Opinion Wellbeing White belt 

Why Do So Many People Quit BJJ at Blue Belt?

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 Lucy Wynne

Many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners quit long before reaching the all inspired level of black belt. This may be for a number of reasons; ranging from health or family issues to a simple lack of motivation. But why do so many people quit BJJ at Blue Belt? Even though it is

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BJJ Culture Opinion White belt 

Opinion: Do BJJ Belts Matter?

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Ben Goodman

As you progress through the BJJ belts you’ll meet many white belts who have no problem making it known that they’re chasing that blue belt. It’s not uncommon for people to complain about the speed they get promoted at or compare themselves to their teammates or friends in other gyms.

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Wellbeing 

How to Beat the Blue Belt Blues

March 28, 2019July 18, 2019 Rachel Dows

If you’ve been practicing for a while, you’ve probably heard the term “Blue Belt Blues”. You may have even seen training partners receive their blue belts, and then fade away. It’s usually a slow burn; they start coming twice a week, then just once, then maybe once a month. Soon,

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