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...
John Danaher’s “Parable Of The Plank” Will Make You Less Scared Of Competition
Jun 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you tend to get nervous, even scared a bit, before competition? You’ve put in the effort prior to it – you trained as much as you could and you became much better than you used to...
John Danaher: “Skills Aren’t Enough – You Have To Be Able To See Opportunities”
Jun 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Skills – the techniques you’re able to use properly and with precision – are vital to your success as a BJJ athlete. After all, you won’t be able to do anything in Jiu-Jitsu...
Bo Nickal: “There’s No Doubt I’m The Best Wrestler To Have Entered MMA”
Jun 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is a 3x NCAA Division I National Champion in wrestling, who has become better known about in the BJJ community after his match against Gordon Ryan. However, Nickal didn’t stop at that...
Gordon Ryan Fires Back at Tim Spriggs: “I Feel Like I’m Living In A Clown World Here”
Jun 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Just a few months ago, Tim Spriggs was quoted by the Grappling Insider saying that Gordon Ryan “isn’t what he used to be”. Namely, that he doesn’t believe in his own skills...
Marcus Buchecha Talks Cancelled Fights at ONE: “I Showed Up Every Time”
Jun 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has had a strike of bad luck when it comes to competition at ONE – as he has had three opponents pull out from fights against him this year. First he was...
Nick Rodriguez Is Now A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Jun 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It should come as no surprise to anyone that Nick Rodriguez is quickly turning into one of the most elite grapplers in the world. Actually, he might be one of the athletes that were the fastest to...
Yoko Tomoe Nage – The Perfect Judo Throw For BJJ Practitioners
Jun 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Hey… We get it. Judo throws have never been your “thing” when it comes to BJJ. You’ve never felt comfortable with using them when you roll. Plus, when you face someone whose grips send the:...
Focusing Too Much On Details Can Hinder Your BJJ Progress
Jun 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you first learn the most simple of moves and principles. But as you move up the ladder – as you progress and become better – simplicity tends...
Ryan Hall Suffers Complete ACL Tear – Gets Trolled By Gordon Ryan
Jun 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Hall seems to be completely out of lack lately when it comes to injuries. Just a day ago, he had to undergo his 6th surgery in the last 14 months – due to a complete tear of his ACL. He...
Chatri Sityodtong: “Renzo Gracie Has The Biggest Heart Of Gold”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who’s been training Jiu-Jitsu for a while has heard of Renzo Gracie. And they haven’t heard only about his perfected BJJ; but, moreover, they’ve also heard how great of a...
John Danaher: “The Pathway To Attack Is Through Confidence In Your Defense”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to build a strong attacking game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? That’s neat: it means that you won’t turn into one of those BJJ athletes that stall in order to win a match. That wait...
Renzo Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Everything”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying it. As soon as you started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you were hooked. And now – weeks, months, and years after that first class – not much has changed. Except...
Andre Galvao’s Advice For Preventing Burnout: “Take Care Of Your Mind”
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Burnout from training is a real threat to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students. Especially for those who are infatuated with the Gentle Art so much that they would like to train all day, every day. So, you...
Khamzat Chimaev Spars with Chechen Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev, one of the UFC’s top welterweight contenders, has been recorded sparring with Ramzan Kadyrov – a Chechen warlord who has been accused of numerous human right violations...
LA Police Officer Dies After Suffering A “Catastrophic Injury” During Grappling Training
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
According to the ABC7 Eyewitness News report, a Los Angeles police officer has tragically passed away after suffering serious injuries during grappling training. The incident took place at the...
Robert Degle Shares 2 Tips For Remembering BJJ Moves More Easily
May 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Remembering moves in Jiu-Jitsu can be surprisingly difficult. You learn something new every class and, often times (especially if your BJJ academy doesn’t have a curriculum), there isn’t...
Tom DeBlass: “A Couple Times Training A Week Is More Than Enough”
May 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve started training later in life and you’re not a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete… But you want to train almost as if you were one. And the reason? It’s...
Dean Lister: “Don’t Tell Your Dreams To People That You Don’t Care About”
May 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You have dreams, right? It might be to become an elite grappler one day – or perhaps you’re dreaming of something else, outside of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu realm. Nevertheless, whatever...
Rener Gracie Explains The “Clock Principle” in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Most of the techniques can be used only in specific situations in Jiu-Jitsu… But some of the principles can be used in whichever situation and position you find yourself in. Such as the...
TikTok Star Submitted by Nate Diaz in BJJ Sparring Session
May 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bryce Hall is a TikTok star who has boxed for around a year and a half; but was stopped on his journey by Austin McBroom last summer. However, just a couple of days ago, he was invited for a...
Are You A New BJJ Blue Belt? Don’t Make This Mistake
May 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you were promoted to a BJJ blue belt… Congratulations! It took a lot of effort, sweat, and consistency to get where you’re at right now. Give yourself a pat on the back – you...
Chael Sonnen: “I Don’t Think Sambo Is Real”
May 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Who’d win: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or sambo? Well, Chael Sonnen offered an answer in one of his latest YouTube videos… And it’s the one you probably didn’t expect. Namely, while...
