Mica Galvao: “I Was 13 When My Dad Dropped Me Out Of School So I Could Do Full-Time Jiu-Jitsu”
Aug 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao is one of the fastest-rising stars of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s already defeated a number of elite champions, such as Leandro Lo and Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa, despite being just 18...
BJJ Term “Spaz” Declared As A Slur By Woke Culture – Because Of Beyoncé
Aug 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Beyoncé Instagram The term “spaz” in BJJ often refers to beginners who try to escape a position through lack of coordination and technique – with frantic,...
Jocko Willink: “I Was 19 Years Old When I First Trained BJJ…”
Aug 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first found out about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And how old were you when you went for your first training session? Jocko Willink was just 19 years old when he rolled for the...
[Watch] Referee Stands Up Fight During A Buggy Choke Attempt
Aug 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
“Stand ‘em up!” Yeah, you’re probably familiar with that oh-so-annoying chant. It’s been a staple in a part of the MMA community for quite a while, yelled out when they get bored from...
Olympic Champion Judoka Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Murder of Childhood Friend
Aug 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar is the first Mongolian athlete to ever win an Olympic Gold medal for his country; he’s a champion judoka and a former president of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee....
Actor Mario Lopez Wins Gold at Phoenix IBJJF Open
Aug 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez, the “Saved by the Bell” TV show star, isn’t just a great actor… But he’s also a committed and successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and competitor! Most...
[Watch] MMA Fighter Tries To Buggy Choke Opponent – Breaks His Own Arm
Aug 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Buggy Choke has recently gained a lot of popularity due to its element of surprise, as well as due to its effectiveness. Not just in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but also in mixed martial arts. However,...
[Watch] MMA Fighter Refuses To Release Choke, Ignores Referee – Gets DQ’d
Aug 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ahmad Al Darmaki is an MMA athlete who fought on one of the UAE Warriors 12 cards, against Bogdan Kirilenko. He mounted Kirilenko, delivering some ground-and-pound, due to which his opponent turned...
The 3 Stages of Guard Retention in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Aug 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is never easy (although it’s almost always fun). To make it easier, you’ll have to start learning about the systems of movement, both in attacks and defense alike....
How To Start In Self-Defense If You’re A Non-Fighter?
Aug 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you’ve never fought in your life. That you don’t have any sort of a martial arts background… But that, nevertheless, you’re interested in learning self-defense. How are you,...
BJJ Black Belt Takes Down Suspect Wanted for Attacks on NYC Sidewalks
Aug 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It was just a normal day for Ro Malabanan, a New York City resident who was heading to work on Wednesday. But then, he saw a man sucker-punch a construction worker, in a supposed random act of...
Gordon Ryan: “Winning & Being The Best In The World Is Easy, But…”
Jul 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Getting to the top is extremely difficult, but staying there is even tougher… And, in the world of no-gi BJJ, Gordon Ryan understands that fact best. In his words, winning can actually be easy –...
PSA: Stop Trying To Learn All Of The BJJ Techniques
Jul 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’re obsessed about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And yes, we know that you want to become the best you can possibly be in it… But you won’t become the best by trying to learn all of the...
Your New Butterfly Guard Strategy: Wrestle Up
Jul 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is one of those positions in Jiu-Jitsu that’s often elusive to athletes. They don’t like it because it’s not as dynamic as other guards are, plus they’d like to be more...
Key To BJJ Progress: Learn How People Move & How To Control Them
Jul 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, we understand that you’re really keen to get that submission. To sneak in that choke and get that tap as soon as possible, even before you get ahold of the person. And yeah, there are...
Nick “Chewy” Albin: “On The Mats, We Become Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable”
Jul 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to achieve anything “worthwhile” – whatever that word means for you – in life, then there’s no denying the fact that you’ll feel uncomfortable on the...
This Armbar From Top Turtle Setup Is Remarkably Effective
Jul 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It can get extremely frustrating when your training partner turtles up… And then all he does is stay there; playing a really tight defense and not letting an ounce of air get in-between his...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Reflects On His Career: „You Train Hard For Weeks And Months…“
Jul 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Winning doesn’t come easy. It takes a lot of work, effort, and sweat – especially if you want to become successful in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You’ll have to train hard for weeks on end....
Low-Risk Way To Become More Offensive In BJJ: Get Past Opponent’s Elbows
Jul 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes struggle to find attacking ideas in BJJ? As in, you’d like to be more offensive during a roll, but just can’t figure out how to go about it? Well, here’s a neat (secret) tip...
Are You Getting Good At The „Right Things“ In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Jul 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, you’re training hard and you want to get good at this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu thing… But are you focused on the „right things“? Or on the stuff you’ll never use nor find any...
Injured Because Of BJJ? Jocko Willink Has Some Advice For You
Jul 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Oh no, not the injuries (again)! Perhaps it was a really close roll or a thing you wanted to try out while drilling techniques… But no matter what the cause is, the end result is the same:...
Gordon Ryan: „When I Was Younger, I Dreamed Of Having Tons Of Stuff“
Jul 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you grow up wanting to become the best at something, that usually comes with a lot of hard work and sacrifice. And then, when all that effort and sweat start to pay off, you’re extremely...
These 3 Deadlift Variations Are The Best For BJJ Athletes
Jul 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The deadlift is, arguably, the best exercise you should be doing in the weight room. When performed properly, it not only makes your legs and back stronger – but it also improves your posture,...
BJJ Advice: Don’t Stop Mid-Sweep… Establish Top Position
Jul 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at any length of time and are finally starting to understand it a bit, then you’ve probably heard your coach say something along the lines of:...
