Stay Healthy On The Mats After 50 – This Is How
Aug 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to keep training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a long time… Even after you turn 50? Or maybe you’re already 50+ years old and are wondering how to keep rolling into older age? If...
“Trying To Look Good In Training” Is Your Worst BJJ Mistake
Aug 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Making a mistake here and there is a given in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You have to make mistakes, because that’s how you actually learn and improve. However, a lot of BJJ students become...
5 Things Not To Do In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Aug 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Some things are great, some are okay… But some are just a big no-no in training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They should not be tolerated for one simple reason: if they’re allowed for, they will...
Risk, Fear, Worry: 3 Things To Keep In Mind for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is as much about mindset as it is about your physical skills. It’s as much about your way of thinking, as it’s about how good your technique is. For instance, here are...
Elaine Wynn Is 73 Years Old & A BJJ Blue Belt
Aug 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Elaine Wynn Beiersdoerfer is a 73 year-old woman who trains BJJ 3 times per week at Gracie Barra Pelham (Birmingham, Alabama) – and is a competitive blue belt. She started training when she was...
The Key To Excellence In BJJ: Combining Submission Attacks
Aug 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to becoming excellent in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Sure, training hard and being consistent are one part of the equation… But there are many other parts to it as well. One part...
3 Ways To Get New Students Into Your BJJ Academy
Aug 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a coach or/and a BJJ academy owner, then getting new students is something you’re constantly worrying about. And no wonder – because that’s where the money for your...
Throwback: Ary Farias Takes Opponent’s Back & Splits His Ear
Aug 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries happen all the time in combat sports, especially in submission grappling and mixed martial arts. So, it’s no wonder when a fighter gets injured during a fight… But when they...
FloGrappling Releases Statement About Ryan vs. Pena Stoppage Controversy
Aug 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most anticipated BJJ matches took place last Sunday, August 7, between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena. It was a no-time limit bout, a part of the Who’s Number One (WNO) main event....
Take It Easy – Not Everything Can Be “Diamonds” On Your BJJ Journey
Aug 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know. We know how easy it is to be harsh on yourself because of lack of progress, despite the efforts you’ve been putting into your BJJ training. But listen up: they can’t all...
The Secret For Getting Better In BJJ: Training Is For Learning, Not “Winning”
Aug 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who trains BJJ wants to get better faster, looking for a “secret recipe” to quicker improvement. Well, here’s one secret that actually works, as shared by Nick...
Gene LeBell, Combat Sports Pioneer, Passes Away At Age 89
Aug 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gene LeBell is a true combat sports pioneer and one of the most beloved figures in the world of martial arts, who is also widely credited for making grappling into such a popular combat sports...
Gordon Ryan: “Leandro Was Fun To Be Around & One Of The Best Ever On The Mats”
Aug 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Some athletes and a part of the BJJ community have been fast to criticize Gordon Ryan for not issuing a statement following Leandro Lo’s tragic death. However, it seems that Gordon was simply...
Fighter Out Of “UFC Paris” After Suffering Toilet-Related Injury
Aug 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Well… You don’t read that headline every day, don’t you? Unfortunately for Christos Giagos, that’s exactly what happened; he had to withdraw from his fight against Benoit...
Felipe Pena: “I Didn’t Want To Fight Anymore (After Hearing About Lo’s Death)”
Aug 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Last Sunday, Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan clashed heads in a much-anticipated rematch. However, the bout was overshadowed by death of Leandro Lo, who was shot and killed earlier the same day. Pena was...
BJJ Fanatics Starts Donation Campaign for Leandro Lo’s Family
Aug 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Difficult times often bring out the best in people. Today is no different; as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community mourns the loss of Leandro Lo, the athletes and students of the Gentle Art worldwide...
Police Issue Statement on Murder of Leandro Lo: “The Military Police Regrets What Happened”
Aug 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been a sad 24 hours for the BJJ community worldwide, which mourns the murder of Jiu-Jitsu legend Leandro Lo. Lo was shot and killed during a concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil, by an off-duty...
3 Tips For Bigger Guys & Bigger Girls In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Big guys and big girls can have tremendous success in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But, it can sometimes be difficult navigating the BJJ landscape with all those lighter, smaller people who keep moving...
Gordon Ryan Shows A Simple BJJ Body Triangle Escape
Aug 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Body Triangle in Jiu-Jitsu is one of the absolute worst positions you could end up in. Not only is your back taken, but you’re experiencing this tremendous pressure across your...
UFC Vegas 59: Fighter Claims She Didn’t Tap – Judges Rule A Submission Win
Aug 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mayra Bueno Silva faced Stephanie Eggers at UFC Vegas 59 – and submitted her in the very first round. However, controversy arose immediately… As Eggers claimed that she didn’t tap...
5 Tips To Avoid A Bad Situation On The Street
Aug 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a potentially bad situation on the street. When that happens, you need to be prepared to evade – or confront – the situation. Professor Ryan Young, from...
Jocko Willink Believes Training Jiu-Jitsu Would Reduce Bullying In Schools
Aug 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bullying is, sadly, a frequent occurrence in schools worldwide. And if you are a parent of a child that’s a bullying victim, you’ve probably been tempted to “jump in” and protect them....
John Carmack, CTO at Oculus VR, Trained BJJ & Judo
Aug 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Carmack is a consulting CTO at Oculus VR, and is generally known as a semi-famous American computer programmer and video game developer. He co-founded the video company “id Software”...
The BJJ Belt Promotion Mindset All Best Students Have
Aug 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it: every Jiu-Jitsu student looks forward to their next belt promotion. If they say that they aren’t… They’re probably lying. However, there’s a difference between being excited...
