How To Become More Offensive In BJJ & Have More Success With Submissions?
Jul 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you too defensive in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Sure, having a solid defense is of great importance, as you will not be able (nor brave enough) to go for an attack if your defensive skills are weak....
Can’t Transition To Mount? Here’s The Solution: Get Double Underhooks
Jul 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Mount is the second-most dominant position you could get to in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But it can also be extremely difficult to transition into. Namely, when you get to Side Control or Half Guard,...
This Is The Simplest Single Leg Variation You’ll Learn – And You’ll Love It
Jul 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Single Leg… We know, we know. You actually do like this takedown technique, even though you suck at it. But you’d still prefer to not be so bad at it, although it is – for...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida vs. Kirill Grishenko Scheduled for ONE 161
Jul 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: ONE Championship Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is scheduled for his biggest MMA career fight yet! He is booked to compete against the former heavyweight interim title...
Want To Get Better In Jiu-Jitsu? Start Understanding Gravity
Jul 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Pssst, here’s a little-known secret for you, straight from John Danaher… Did you know that one of the keys to becoming better in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is understanding gravity? Now, now,...
How To Become Your Own BJJ Coach?
Jul 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever wanted to become your very own BJJ coach? Yup, that is possible… But before you get excited, understand that your best bet is to have a trusted coach who’ll guide you through the...
Rafael Lovato Jr.: “As Long As You Keep Showing Up, You Can Do Anything”
Jul 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Sure, there are many lessons out there that can (and will) be learned as you walk along, but what is the greatest...
How To Prevent Regressing In BJJ While Injured?
Jul 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you injured right now and afraid of regressing in BJJ while away from the mats? That’s a scary thought for sure – but you do not have to lose on progress. Kit Dale says it himself: When...
BJJ Advice: Don’t Think Twice & Second-Guess Your Technique
Jul 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst things you could do during a BJJ roll or a BJJ match is to second-guess your technique. To think twice about your next move; this will only stop you in your tracks and render you...
Jon Thomas: “Jiu-Jitsu Is An Individual Sport, But…”
Jul 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu knows that it is a sport where you have the final say on whether you succeed in it or not. It’s on you whether you’ll learn the techniques and at which...
This Buggy Choke Defense Is So Simple You’ll Giggle
Jul 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Buggy Choke… It’s so frustrating to be on the receiving end of it. You think that you finally have the Side Control, that you’ll finally be able to get your offense going and then –...
Want To Be Creative In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? This Is How
Jul 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu-Jitsu is fun! Yeah, it can be (and is) tough at times, but it sure is fun to do. And it can be even more fun when you start being creative with it. But how do you become creative in BJJ if you...
BJJ Pro Advice: Break Their Posture First
Jul 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There isn’t a lot of advice in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that can be used in the vast majority of positions and techniques. However, some advice is like that – for example, if you want just...
TeQuan Monte Has Cerebral Palsy, But Trains Hard – And Has Been Promoted To BJJ Blue Belt
Jul 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Inspiration in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes in all sorts of ways. But if you’re looking for something – for someone – who’s going to make you both smile and want to keep training, then look no...
Learning Jiu-Jitsu Is Like Learning A Language: You Need Complete Immersion
Jul 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve ever been learning a foreign language, you’ll know how difficult it can be to actually learn it. Especially if you do it via some online courses, in the classroom or similar… And...
Can’t Remember All Of The BJJ Techniques? Here’s Some Advice For You
Jul 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It isn’t difficult to get discouraged in Jiu-Jitsu – there are plenty of reasons and opportunities to do so. And one of them is the problem of “not being able to remember” all...
So You’re A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt… Now What?
Jul 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve just been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, haven’t you? Congratulations! That’s a big stepping stone towards not just the black belt, but also...
How To Use Back Control In A Life-Or-Death Situation?
Jul 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Back control is the best position you can have in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s the control where your opponent has no other option other than to defend (just, please, do not cross your ankles) and...
Advice: Start Watching BJJ With More Focus & Intent
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been so tired from rolling that you had to rest for a round or two… And just sit on the sidelines, watching others roll? This doesn’t need to be wasted time. Here’s the thing: watching...
Jocko Willink: “The Best Way To Convince People That BJJ Works Is To Have Them Spar In It”
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You probably have that one friend that you’d really like to get into Jiu-Jitsu. After all, he/she’s a good friend of yours – and you want to get them involved into something that...
Opinion: “Just Show Up” Isn’t Good Advice for BJJ Progress
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You were probably given the “just show up” advice more than once in your training lifetime. And for sure; whenever you feel bad, unmotivated, or similar – just showing up on the...
Important Question for BJJ Practitioners: Why Are You Doing What You’re Doing?
Jul 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re serious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then there’s a really important question that you need to ask yourself from time to time… And it’s a question of: are you doing...
Distance: The Most Important Factor When Using BJJ For Self-Defense
Jul 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, using BJJ for self-defense… The ever-present topic among Jiu-Jitsu students, especially among freshly minted first-stripe white belts and new blue belts. Here’s the thing. You should...
BJJ Advice: Always Expect That Your First Move Will Fail
Jun 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It would be great if all that you did in BJJ worked the first time you went for it, right? For example, if the first move of the match went exactly as you wanted it to – heck, it could be...
