What’s The Correct Way To Learn Jiu-Jitsu?
Jun 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is fun! Especially the rolling part, when you can clash heads with your training partners, sweat your heart out, and just feel great overall. On the flip side, however,...
3 Tips To Safely Cut Weight Before BJJ Competition
Jun 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you have a competition coming up, but you’ve registered for a weight class that isn’t quite yours to begin with… You’ll probably be looking to cut weight. However, the way...
These 12 Solo Drills Will Dramatically Improve Your BJJ Skills
Jun 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Evolve MMA It ain’t easy improving your BJJ skills after you’ve been training for a while. However, there are many things that you can do to further improve… Such as...
3 Tips For New BJJ Coaches: Here’s How To Improve Your Teaching Ability
Jun 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? If so, then you probably get a bit nervous before each class. And that’s alright, because you’re eager to provide the best possible value to your...
Jocko Willink’s Advice For Disabled Athletes: “Jiu-Jitsu Is For Everybody”
Jun 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a person with a certain physical disability and you’re considering starting out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… It’s time to stop thinking about it – and start training....
These 2 Simple Guidelines Are A Recipe For Success In BJJ Offense
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Defense and offense in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are two sides of the same coin. If you want to attack efficiently, then you first have to learn how to defend properly; for, if you’re afraid of...
Jocko Willink: “When Implementing New Things In BJJ, You’re Going To Get Worse At First”
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever had that feeling that you’re getting worse in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as time flies by? As in, even though you’re trying out new things and attempting techniques, it seems that your BJJ...
Fabio Gurgel: “Through Jiu-Jitsu, We Build Better People For The World”
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel’s “Alliance Jiu-Jitsu” team has been in existence for 30 years now and has accomplished a number of achievements along the way; among them, winning half of the 26...
Dwarf vs. Old Man: Another Bizarre Match-Up from Russian MMA Promotion
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Russian MMA promotion “Epic Fighting Championships” is well-known for putting on extremely bizarre (and oftentimes worrying) fights. The latest in line has been a match-up between a...
John Danaher Shares The Basis of BJJ: “Take Away The Freedom Of Movement”
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can often be so complicated that it seems as if you’ll never become good at it? As if you’ll never really understand it and all of its moves? Yeah, we get...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Talks Retirement from IBJJF Competition: “I Feel Like I Have So Much To Say”
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. has retired from IBJJF competition at the last, 2022 World Championships. Some days have passed since, before Lovato decided to voice his thoughts and emotions about the...
Kit Dale Shares A Secret Recipe For Sweeping Everyone, Anytime
Jun 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Does sweeping people in Jiu-Jitsu feel… Awkward to you? As in – out of all things in BJJ, sweeps tend to be the toughest ones for you to execute? Kit Dale has had a similar “sweeping issue”:...
Not Feeling Motivated To Train? Do This – And Trick Your Brain
Jun 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training for long enough, you’ll have experienced the end of the so-called “honeymoon phase” of Jiu-Jitsu… When you stop feeling motivated to train all the time and, what’s...
Elder Cruz Gets Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Lucas Leite
Jun 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Elder Cruz is one of the most successful athletes to have come from the Checkmat team in the recent years. This year, 2022, has been an amazing as well… And now it became even better, as he was...
Than Le Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Ryan Hall
Jun 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Than Le is primarily known for his meticulous and relentless striking ability, which he used to become a ONE FC Featherweight champion. However, he’s also a skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete,...
Andrew Wiltse: “The Point Of Rolling With Your Student Is Not To Beat Their A** In Training”
Jun 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having a good coach is extremely important for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey and longevity. For, if your coach doesn’t know how to instruct, you’ll probably not only lose interest...
[Watch] MMA Fighter Crosses Ankles While On Opponent’s Back – Gets Leglocked
Jun 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There are several things that constitute good back control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For instance, getting your seatbelt grip is often the safest thing to do to establish control, while staying as...
Muhammad Ali’s Grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Submitted In MMA Debut
Jun 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Mirror Biaggio Ali Walsh is the grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, as well as a former American Footballer and model. He recently made a switch to mixed martial arts (MMA) –...
Ffion Davies: “Many Times I’ve Wondered Will I Be OK If I Don’t Become A World Champion”
Jun 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies is among the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world… And last weekend, she proved her worth yet again – this time by winning her very first IBJJF lightweight...
Melqui Galvão: “I’m Just A Father Who Admires His Son, Mica Galvão”
Jun 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvão is a brand new IBJJF lightweight world champion! He steamrolled through his bracket, facing and beating the all-powerful Tye Ruotolo in the finals. With him being just 18 years old and...
Gordon Ryan Applauds Roger Gracie: “He’s The Greatest Of All Time”
Jun 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is best-known for two things: for being arguably the most elite grappler of today… And for his trash-talking skills. So, it’s not often that you’ll find him showering...
Damien Anderson Delivers First KO in Combat Jiu-Jitsu History
Jun 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Combat Jiu-Jitsu takes testing of the BJJ athletes’ skills to a whole new level. And, even though that has been known around the BJJ community for a while, it was only yesterday that a first...
Rafael Lovato Jr. & Xande Ribeiro Retire From IBJJF Competition
Jun 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The 2022 IBJJF World Championships have been emotional, and not just because of the results. Rather, it’s also because two legends decided to retire from IBJJF, gi-oriented competition –...
Improve Your BJJ & Life: “Get To” vs. “Got To” Mindset
Jun 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You don’t like warm-ups. We get it – you only do them because you have to (and because it makes you feel less stiff, but that’s beside the point). Plus, there are some drills that...
