Tom DeBlass’s Advice for Young BJJ Athletes: “Competing Doesn’t Pay The Bills”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a young BJJ athlete who wants to make a name for himself in the sport? More importantly, you want to make a living off of Jiu-Jitsu – and you’re highly motivated to make...
Caio Terra’s Precious Advice For Those Worried About Getting Promoted
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, we get it. You want to be promoted to the next belt level – heck, you might even feel that you’re ready for it. But the promotion isn’t coming and you’re kind of...
Dean Lister’s Leg Lock Advice: “You Have To Do Much More Of This…”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Know that saying: “Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?” It was made popular by John Danaher… But it was actually Dean Lister that Danaher heard it from first. So, it’s...
Jeff Glover Shares Advice For Young Grapplers: “Don’t Be A Beta”
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover is one of the best and most exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes to ever do it. His style and outspoken nature have turned him into a fan-favorite for many – and he’s got...
John Danaher’s Advice For Using Athletic Tape (For Grapplers)
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, athletic tape… The quiet hero of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes worldwide. It plays a similar role in the grappler’s life as duct tape plays for the blue collar workers –...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt Brian Glick’s Advice On Making Excuses: “You’re In Trouble…”
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, be honest with us (and yourself) for a second, and ask yourself… How often do you make excuses – on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and life alike? Well, if you really want to improve and...
Advice For Dating Your BJJ Teammates: Move Very Slowly & Respect The Situation
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, it’s natural that the idea of dating a fellow gym member might have crossed your mind. But is it a good idea to pursue a...
Ben Askren Gives Advice To Young People: “Learn To Wrestle”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re young, the world can be a rather confusing place. So much to learn, so much to experience, and so many questions on what constitutes a “good life” – yet so little...
Bernardo Faria’s Advice on What White Belts Should Focus on In The First 12 Months In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE
Embarking on the journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a white belt is a transformative experience marked by challenges, triumphs, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Bernardo Faria, a very...
The Worst “Bro” Advice You Constantly Receive in Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE
Debunking Common Misconceptions in Jiu-Jitsu. There are so many prevalent misconceptions in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Let’s offer our readers a reality check on the sport’s oft-heard...
UFC’s Ian Garry Listens To Wife’s Advice – And Cries Before Every Fight
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC’s Ian Garry, who holds a flawless 14-0 MMA record, recently shared insights into his pre-fight routine… Which might come as a surprise to many. In an interview with The MMA Hour,...
Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Time Tested Advice on Avoiding Physical Conflict in the Streets
Feb 07, 2024BJJEE
As martial artists, we are often faced with aggressive people who threaten us either verbally or physically. It’s important to know the difference between an insult like “F– You” and a threat...
Dean Lister’s Advice To Young BJJ Practitioners: “Be Careful Who You Choose As Your Girlfriend Or Boyfriend”
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you want to accomplish something – be it on the mats, in your career, or life in general – it’s not just important what you do and how you do it… It’s also...
John Danaher’s Sage Advice To A BJJ Kid: “Your Long Term Goal Is…”
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to improve your Jiu-Jitsu, it’s often best to listen to the advice of people who are, well, among the best in the Gentle Art – both athletes and coaches alike. Especially if...
Bernardo Faria Shares Lifelong BJJ Training Advice: “Even If It’s Not Your Main Focus…”
Jan 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It could be argued that a vast majority of BJJ practitioners would like to keep practicing the Gentle Art for as long as possible. To keep training for a long time. But how are you supposed to go...
Caio Terra’s Advice For White Belts: “Don’t Focus Too Much On Trying To Get Better”
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You’re a BJJ white belt, in the search for advice from experienced athletes… So why not listen to the advice from Caio Terra, a 12x world champion? Terra emphasizes that white belts...
#1 Advice To Start Using Your Legs The PROPER Way In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What do you use your legs for, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and competition? Yeah, for guard retention and guard passing, as well as for setting up submissions such as the various...
John Danaher’s Great Hand Fighting Advice: “Don’t Forget…”
Dec 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hand fighting is one of the most important parts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as it will often determine who has the more dominant grips. However, contrary to as to how it may sound, hand fighting...
BJJ Advice: Use Their Grips To Read Their Intentions
Nov 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if you could read other people’s minds? Not just in Jiu-Jitsu, but in everyday life as well… It would grant you so many advantages to choose from! Sadly enough,...
BJJ Advice: Don’t Sacrifice Top Position Willingly
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, playing guard is cool and it might be very beneficial for your style and game… But here’s the thing: you should probably stop willingly sacrificing top position. John Danaher...
Tom DeBlass’s BJJ & Life Advice: “Do Not Run From Hardships”
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the most respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches in the world. He’s done a lot to promote the sport in the best of ways… But all of that success...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advice: Beware Of Tunnel Vision
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever experienced that feeling of tunnel vision when training – and/or even more so, while competing in a tournament? This is a normal phenomena. However, you should be aware that it’s...
John Danaher’s Superb Advice: “Get Your Hands On Them Early”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most interesting things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is its unpredictability… Sometimes, you can never know the direction the match/roll will go! However, if you’re on the...
Jeff Glover Has Simple Advice For Better Jiu-Jitsu: “Block The Go Behind”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the absolute worst position to end up in if you’re on the receiving end in Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah – it’s getting your back taken. And yet, chances are that you let your...
