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Gunnar Nelson Talks Receiving BJJ Black Belt In 4 Years: “It’s About The Time You Spend On The Mats”
Gunnar Nelson is an MMA legend, currently competing in the UFC welterweight division. He is also a very skilled Brazi...
Tom DeBlass: “Just Because You Got Tapped By A Lower Belt Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Deserve Your Belt”
So you’re a blue, purple, brown, or a black belt… And you got submitted by a lower belt? Maybe even by someone who is...
5 Reasons You Should Wash Your BJJ Belt (No Matter the Rank)
The old legend has it that if you wash your belt, everything you have learnt will get washed away with it; and you wi...
AJ Agazarm: “Earning Your Purple Belt Is Very Different Than The Other Colors”
AJ Agazarm – a mixed martial arts fighter, former D1 wrestler, and a BJJ black belt – has recently promoted his young...
Lex Fridman Reveals Which BJJ Belt Was The Most Difficult One To Earn
What do you think was the most difficult BJJ belt to earn for Lex Fridman? No, it wasn’t the black belt. Here’s what ...
Gordon Ryan “Promoted” To BJJ Blue Belt By Roger Gracie
Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie had an opportunity to roll together in Austin, Texas; where the Gracie came in order to ...
What Is Required for Your BJJ Blue Belt?
In episode 380 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I talk you through what’s generally required to be a competent blue belt...
Zoltan Bathory: “I Didn’t Get My Black Belt Because I’m A ‘Celebrity'”
With the rise of famous actors, musicians, and other celebrities training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, some “everyday” BJJ pr...
Actor Mario Lopez Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt
Mario Lopez, the famous actor who is best known for his role in the “Saved by the Bell” TV show (as A.C. Slater), has...
Tim Kennedy Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Tim Kennedy is a Strikeforce and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. He’s also a Brazili...
Dave Mustaine, Megadeth’s Frontman, Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt
Dave Mustaine is a frontman of Megadeth, one of the world’s most well-known metal bands. And, since yesterday, the 61...
Nathalia Santoro Earns BJJ Brown Belt From John Danaher
Nathalia Santoro has been promoted to the rank of BJJ brown belt by John Danaher. Nathalia, who is a long-time girlfr...