How To Prevent Getting A Staph Infection In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 23, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst things that can happen when you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is being forced to stop training. Almost every Jiujiteiro understands what this is about; you enjoy spending time on the...
You’ll Progress The Most In Bjj AFTER You Reach Your BLACK BELT
Nov 17, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, GoLive You’ll never stop learning in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! There’s always so much to improve in that you can be certain that it’ll never seize to be...
Should You Visit And Train In Other BJJ Gyms? Yes – This Is Why And How
Nov 17, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
So, perhaps you’ve just gotten a bit of time off of work, or you passed all of your exams… Or you simply created more free time for yourself; and you’ve decided to spend it by going...
5 Reasons Why You Will NEVER Be Good at Jiu Jitsu
Nov 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, the lack of progress will just show up and there’s not much you’ll be able to do about it, except continue training. This is a part of the usual „progress cycle“, where...
This Judo Throw Combination Is The BEST One For BJJ Practitioners
Nov 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Judo throws are usually less favored than Wrestling throws in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially in No Gi. There are two reasons behind this. First of all, Judo is trained, well, in the Gi. And if...
The Best Armbar Escape For BJJ Beginners – The Hitchhiker Escape!
Nov 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you probably want to learn submissions and nothing else, right? Of course you do, because that’s what makes BJJ so exciting! Choking someone out with a...
Most Stupid Ways To Get Injured In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
All things aside, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport. And, just like it is the case with any combat sport, chances are that you’ll get injured somewhere along the line....
Early Morning BJJ Training Giving You Trouble? These 3 Tips Will Help
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Oh you poor soul – the only BJJ classes that you can make to are the early morning ones? Tough luck, but hey, we get it. You might be working all day or you might have college classes with a weird...
Butterfly Sweep Your Opponent From Standing… Straight Into A Darce
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The art of chaining transitions and submissions from one another is perhaps the most beautiful thing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Wherever you start from, from whichever position it may be, you can always...
Andre Galvao Teaches The SUPER ARMBAR From Closed Guard
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Armbar from Closed Guard is one of the first submissions a new BJJ white belt learns. But, it’s also one of those submissions that – after a while – aren’t regarded with the same...
What (Not) To Eat Before Competition For Ultimate Performance
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Picture this: it’s competition day and you’re as hyped as you can be. Your training has been absolutely on point for the last few months, and you’re a much more technical and...
Who Are The BJJ Practitioners With the Most INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS?
Nov 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of social media and its importance had an impact on almost every business sphere in the world. And, like it or not, BJJ is not just a sport but a business too! Those Jiujiteiros that have...
You’ve Never Learned Leglocks Before? This Is How To Start
Nov 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve never learned Leglocks before, haven’t you? It may have been because your academy is more „traditional“ in that sense – or, quite simply, because you were a new white belt...
Vitamin D – This Is Why You, As A BJJ Athlete, MUST Take More Of It
Nov 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
When was the last time you spent a decent amount of time outside, exposed to the sun’s rays? Was it, like, a couple of months ago when you were sunbathing at the beach? That’s not...
This Is How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Actually Helps With Mental Health
Nov 02, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The bodily health benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are obvious. Your cardiovascular fitness improves, which means that your heart and lungs are getting stronger. You get leaner and lose excess fat,...
If Nothing Else, BJJ Will Leave You With This One Thing
Nov 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Do you ever wonder: „Jeez, I like training BJJ, but what if I stop training it one day… What if it gets boring to me, what if the...
Neutralize The Knee Shield With This Pass By Andre Galvao
Nov 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the Knee Shield is never an easy task! Plus, if the roll or the match is in the Gi, then it can get particularly difficult and nerve-racking to get out of this position and move into a more...
Which Takedowns Should I Use In A Street Altercation?
Nov 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are always a great addition to your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training! After all, as some of the nay-sayers would say – but rightfully so – if you can’t take the fight to the ground,...
Try This High Crotch to Double Leg Instead of Telegraphing Your Double Legs
Nov 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Oh yes – the double leg and its fun variations! It’s certain that we will never have enough of the versatility of this takedown and of seeing it work in real time. So, today we’ll...
Sequences or Positional Techniques : Which One To Focus When Learning BJJ?
Oct 28, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking to learn more BJJ techniques, then one of the most important ways of acquiring these moves is through drilling and practicing them. However, not all practice is made equal....
This Is How You Take The Back From A DLR Lasso Guard
Oct 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become known as someone who totally dominates their BJJ opponents, then you absolutely have to develop a strong backtake game! There are so many approaches to it – to taking your...
Don’t Let The Risk Of Failure Stop You In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Oct 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo: Jared Lopper As you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will cross paths with many different training partners and opponents, each with their own unique game. Some you will have an easier time...
The Lineage Of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Robert Drysdale Has Exciting Updates!
Oct 21, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The history of Jiu Jitsu is a fascinating subject, one with many implications for the present-day martial art. However, it’s also full of unanswered questions and polemics – one of them being...
How GOOD Was Royce Gracie Actually? His MMA Track Record Shows
Oct 17, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you hear Royce Gracie’s name, you’ll be able to hear quite a bit about him; about being a legendary figure of both BJJ and MMA, but a controversial one as well. The truth is...
