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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Mindset: “If You Sacrifice, Success Is Going To Come”
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Mindset: “If You Sacrifice, Success Is Going To Come”
Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t “just” one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes of all time. He is also an epitome of hard work and relentless work ethic to everyone who...ADWPJJC: Fellipe Andrew, Gabrieli Pessanha, & All The Heroes Who Conquered The Title Belts In Abu Dhabi
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADWPJJC: Fellipe Andrew, Gabrieli Pessanha, & All The Heroes Who Conquered The Title Belts In Abu Dhabi
The heroes have risen! This Friday, November 10th, the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship held its tenth and final day, after over a week of high-octane action in the most famous stage of the...Everything You Need To Know About Turtle Position As A BJJ White Belt
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Everything You Need To Know About Turtle Position As A BJJ White Belt
The Turtle position can be a tough nut to crack in Jiu-Jitsu. Especially against an experienced opponent, who likes to “turtle up” often – leaving you wondering what to do from...This Is The Best Way To Smash The Opponent’s Half Guard
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Is The Best Way To Smash The Opponent’s Half Guard
If you’re having trouble dealing with your training partner’s (or opponent’s) Half Guard, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. Half Guard can be notoriously...Here’s A Super Simple Way To Escape Side Control (Before They Have It)
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Here’s A Super Simple Way To Escape Side Control (Before They Have It)
If you’re playing the Open Guard game and your opponent is getting past your legs, well, you’re in grave danger of getting your guard passed. And of them ending up in Side Control…...Here Are 3 Ways To Escape Back Control In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Here Are 3 Ways To Escape Back Control In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If someone has your back in Jiu-Jitsu, you’re in deep trouble. Why? Because the back is the most dominant control of all in the Gentle Art – and you’re purely on the defensive....The Importance Of Controlling Motion & Distance In Wrestling (For BJJ Practitioners)
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Importance Of Controlling Motion & Distance In Wrestling (For BJJ Practitioners)
Do you sometimes feel… Intimidated by wrestling? As in, whenever you’re supposed to practice takedowns and throws, you feel out of your depth? That’s alright. But here’s the...Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Teaches The Best Grips Take Everybody Down In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Teaches The Best Grips Take Everybody Down In Jiu-Jitsu
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, known – among other things – for his superb takedown and throw skills. So, if you want to improve your stand-up game in...Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Royce Gracie, a name synonymous with the foundations of mixed martial arts (MMA), revolutionized the sport by showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His legendary victories in the...David Goggins Claps Back At Critics Over Tony Ferguson Training Regimen: “Hard Work Is Never Pretty”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on David Goggins Claps Back At Critics Over Tony Ferguson Training Regimen: “Hard Work Is Never Pretty”
David Goggins, the renowned former NAVY Seal and motivational speaker, has recently come under scrutiny for his unconventional training methods with MMA fighter Tony Ferguson. Namely, as Ferguson...Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals He Turned Down $40 Million To Return To UFC
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals He Turned Down $40 Million To Return To UFC
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion who retired in 2020, recently revealed the staggering offers he’s declined to maintain his retirement from the octagon. In a...Competence, Not Perfection Is The Goal In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Competence, Not Perfection Is The Goal In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
You’re really hyped up about training, aren’t you? And you’d like to get every single detail of every single technique right, to surpass all of your training partners in all aspects...BJJ Advice: Get Comfortable With Closing Distance
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Get Comfortable With Closing Distance
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that doesn’t work too well from too far away. Rather, if you want to “make things happen”, you have to close distance first. However, this can...ADWPJJC: Check Out Who’ll Be Fighting In The Professional Black Belt Finals
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADWPJJC: Check Out Who’ll Be Fighting In The Professional Black Belt Finals
After over a week of competition, the wait is finally over. This Thursday, November 9th, the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 has officially kicked off its main brackets,...This Is A Great Defense To The “Double Overs” In Butterfly Guard
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Is A Great Defense To The “Double Overs” In Butterfly Guard
Ever been in a situation where you’re rolling with a wrestler and you’re in Butterfly Guard… Only for them to wrap their arms around your legs with the “Double Overs”...John Danaher Discusses Fastest Way To Learn Submissions In BJJ
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Discusses Fastest Way To Learn Submissions In BJJ
Everyone wants to improve as fast as possible, as soon as possible in Jiu-Jitsu, right? Yeah, we know – you included. And that’s awesome, because it can motivate you to put in the extra...BJJ Technique You Have To Learn: Lasso To Arm Drag Back Take
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Technique You Have To Learn: Lasso To Arm Drag Back Take
The Lasso Guard is one of those highly effective guards in Jiu-Jitsu that can make you super successful on the mats… And your training partners (as well as your opponents) super frustrated with...Ffion Davies Urges Female Competitors Not To Accept Low Pay: “If We Don’t Change Our Worth…”
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ffion Davies Urges Female Competitors Not To Accept Low Pay: “If We Don’t Change Our Worth…”
Even though the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is evident all around the world, it could be argued that there’s a lot more room for growth. Especially when it comes to the professional level...B.J. Penn: “CTE Is Fake, A Lie Used To Cover Up Murders”
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on B.J. Penn: “CTE Is Fake, A Lie Used To Cover Up Murders”
B.J. Penn, a UFC Hall of Famer, has once again ignited controversy with his views on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Penn, well-known for securing world titles across two weight divisions,...Mackenzie Dern Talks Divorce Aftermath: “This Whole Fight Is Paying My Ex”
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Talks Divorce Aftermath: “This Whole Fight Is Paying My Ex”
UFC fighter and BJJ black belt Mackenzie Dern has been navigating more than just her opponents in the octagon for some time now. Dern spoke out about the challenges she’s facing, including the...These Highly Effective Habits Will Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Highly Effective Habits Will Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu
No, Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about the techniques, the details, nor even about the concepts you know how to do… And yes, even though mindset is as important, it’s not all-pervading. In...Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi Sweep From Butterfly Guard
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi Sweep From Butterfly Guard
The Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi Sweep From Butterfly Guard is one of those BJJ sweep techniques that isn’t just super effective… But it’ll also give you the “style...Gordon Ryan Reveals What Every BJJ White Belt & Blue Belt Should Focus On
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Reveals What Every BJJ White Belt & Blue Belt Should Focus On
If you’re a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white or blue belt, then you know how difficult it can sometimes be to focus on the right things. On the things that make most sense to you, your progress, and...Caio Terra: “When I First Came To America, I Lived In The Gym”
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Caio Terra: “When I First Came To America, I Lived In The Gym”
Rarely any success story is an “easy-peasy” one. Usually, it involves a lot of sacrifice, work, determination, and relentlessness… All of which are vital ingredients for anyone who...