Andre Galvao Has A Cool Lockdown Escape – Into Mount Or Side Control
Dec 20, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Lockdown can be a tricky position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Once your training partner locks it up and that pain on your calf starts to set in, you know that you’re in deep trouble. So...
A Simple Takedown Plan For BJJ White Belts That Works GREAT!
Dec 17, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re a BJJ white belt, there are a lot of unknowns! How are you supposed to transition from one position to another, what are you supposed to do when you pass the guard, how to solidify...
How Not To Stink – The Basics Of Personal Hygiene For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Being a combat sport and martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves a high degree of physical contact. So if you’ve ever rolled with a person that doesn’t take care of their personal...
How To Prepare For A BJJ Competition With A Different Ruleset
Dec 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t as simple as just „going out there“ and „giving your best“. Sure, it’s important to enjoy the experience and have fun; but if you want to...
How To Keep Improving In BJJ When Rolling Only With Lower Belts
Dec 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Not every Jiujiteiro trains at a big academy, with loads of different people and different belt ranks. Some train at smaller gyms, with just a handful of training partners, where they may be on top...
Jiu Jitsu Is Great… But Remember: It Isn’t Everything
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes find yourself daydreaming about Jiu Jitsu? Thinking about all of the techniques you’ve been learning and drilling, about the rolls and submissions you had, as well as the...
0$ In Your Wallet? Here’s How To Start Training BJJ When You’re Broke
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so much more than just a martial art. It’s an opportunity not just to get fit and skillful, able to defend yourself; but it’s a fantastic door to life-long...
Do THIS To Have Consistent Levels Of ENERGY In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Have you noticed that your Jiu Jitsu training sessions aren’t really similar to one another? It’s not just about how „well“ your training goes – meaning, how much you’ve...
Are You A Bad BJJ Student? Answer These 3 Questions
Dec 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Perhaps the most important thing in BJJ for you, as a Jiujiteiro, is to have fun! To enjoy the time you spend on the mats, to revel in the learning and trying of new techniques, and to have plenty of...
Not Satisfied With Your BJJ Progress? Take A Step Back – Appreciate How Far You Came
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel about your current Jiu Jitsu progress? Are you really satisfied about it? Perhaps borderline satisfied… Or not satisfied at all? Training BJJ can sometimes be a real...
No Time For BJJ? Getting Up Early In The Morning Will Solve This Issue
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It’s so easy to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when you’re young! When you’re a kid or even a student, your life basically comes down to going to school/university, studying, Jiu Jitsu...
If You Don’t Feel Like Going To BJJ Today… Here’s Why You MUST Go
Dec 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
More often than not, going to BJJ will feel as one of the best things in the world; you’ll feel happy, excited and really enthusiastic about learning new techniques and rolling with your...
The Importance Of Proper TIMING In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Not everything is about techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sure, technique is most important – for, if you don’t have it, what will you...
You NEED To Know These 5 Split Hip Judo Throws
Dec 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Hey, you. Yes, you! Know what time it is? No, not for ground work (again); but for leveling up your stand up game… More concretely, your Judo throws! Take on this opportunity and learn 5 split...
These Are The RAREST And The Most DIFFICULT Submissions In MMA
Dec 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art of creativity! There are a number of techniques that you can choose to go for, and they can be mixed up in such a vast variety of setups that the number of moves...
How Does Joe Rogan Exercise – What Does His Workout Look Like?
Dec 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan needs no introduction, especially for Jiu Jitsu folks. He is the host of the well-known Joe Rogan Experience podcast, UFC’s commentator – and generally a cool guy! Lots of people...
Do Your Fingers Hurt From Too Much Gripping In BJJ? This Will Help
Dec 02, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Your fingers hurt, don’t they? Finger pain is one of the most common woes of Jiujiteiros worldwide; the aching knuckles and the inability to extend the joints fully, something which can pose...
6 Tips For Developing A Mindset Like Rickson Gracie
Dec 02, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie’s name is synonymous with excellence in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is no wonder, as he is truly a living legend; but not just because of his BJJ skills! It’s his mindset...
Want To Listen To A BJJ PODCAST? Here Are The 6 BEST ONES
Nov 30, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Investing additional time into (positional) rolls, drills, watching Youtube videos and instructionals, asking your coach to help you, going for private training sessions… Lifting weights, doing...
SBG’s Matt Thornton Explains How To Pass Guards – Without Using Your Hands
Nov 30, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
SBG’s Matt Thornton always seems to have great advice on the details that can make your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game better by a large margin; be it in your defensive or offensive game. In this...
5 Easy To Use Tips For A FASTER FINISH FROM THE BACK In BJJ
Nov 29, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Taking the opponent’s back is the ultimate position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but getting there is no easy business. It takes a lot of sweat and change-of-tactics to outsmart and outpace your...
So You Injured Your Knee In BJJ? Follow This Simple Step-By-Step Guide
Nov 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the matter of a fact is – if you haven’t injured your knee while training BJJ so far, there’s a high chance that you’ll injure it sometime down the...
Cover Their Mouth And Nose: 3 FILTHY Tips For A Faster Tap In BJJ
Nov 25, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. While it’s phenomenal to roll and compete, no matter the result, you should be well aware that there are some people who will do...
Cracking Your Back Sure Feels Good… But Is It Bad For Your Health?
Nov 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you know very well just how stiff your back can get. All of that inverting, getting stacked, pressure passed and twisted into all directions takes its toll....
