Dilemmas: The Secret To Success In Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you have a submission you want to go for in training… But your training partners keep defending it. Could it be because your technique sucks? Well, it most certainly could be. But it could...
Donald Trump Reveals Why He Supported UFC In The Early Days
Jul 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Not many people know that Donald Trump – former US president, businessman, and media personality – is also one of the early-day backers of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)....
Throwback: The Day When Wiz Khalifa Honored Leandro Lo
Jul 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leandro Lo was tragically murdered on August 7, 2022, in a night club in Brazil. The entire world mourned his death – and not “just” BJJ athletes, but also people such as Wiz...
Nate Diaz Reveals Why He Stopped Eating Meat
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nate Diaz hasn’t been eating meat for quite some time. He does eat eggs and seafood, but he’s been away from meat for years now… Why, though? Well, Nate found out that this sort of...
Rickson Gracie: “Fear Is Not The Enemy”
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking for someone whom you’d like to take inspiration from, then Rickson Gracie is probably one of the best out there. And not just when it comes to training… But,...
Royce Gracie Critiques BJJ Academies For Not Teaching Self-Defense
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why did you start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Perhaps you found out about it by chance and it seemed interesting, maybe a friend recommended it to you, or maybe you were looking to learn how to...
Rickson Gracie’s Mindset: “I Needed To Feel Frustration On A Daily Basis”
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to continuous improvement? Well, there are many answers to that question. But among them is a sure-fire one: always pushing yourself to the limit. Rickson Gracie knows that...
Police Officer, A Kid, & Jiu-Jitsu: A Heartwarming Story
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not every day that you encounter a story that, once you read it, stays with you for days to come. And, well, this story of a police officer, a kid, and Jiu-Jitsu… Is one of them. Tom...
You Have To Try This Technique From Half Butterfly Guard
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Butterfly is a fantastic guard, particularly well-suited for various Leg Lock entries – depending on your training partner’s reaction. Most of us get caught up using our half guard to...
Bruno Bastos Shows How To End Up On Top From Half Butterfly Guard
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Butterfly is a fantastic guard, particularly well-suited for various Leg Lock entries – depending on your training partner’s reaction. Most of us get caught up using our half...
Do The “Short Choke” From Crucifix – And Tap ‘Em Out Real Fast
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Crucifix is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it tends to be somewhat elusive to athletes, especially those who haven’t learned how to set it up. The crucifix is...
Mark Zuckerberg Promoted To BJJ Blue Belt
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook and Meta founder & CEO, has been promoted to BJJ blue belt! The promotion took place last evening, by coach Dave Camarillo – who also earned the 5th degree BJJ...
JT Torres: “My Father Has Always Been My #1 Fan”
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Having a strong support system around yourself is extremely important. Both in everyday life and for when you’re trying to create something big. Jonathan “JT” Torres understands...
How To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu? Start Thinking Long-Term
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to improve in Jiu-Jitsu as fast as possible, right? Of course, that’s what every single BJJ practitioner wants… But the way to do that, paradoxically, is to start...
This Collar & Sleeve Sweep Works Great From Half Guard
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Half guard is a fundamental position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, providing control over an opponent from the bottom and creating opportunities for sweeps and submissions. When an opponent passes one leg...
Royce Gracie: “BJJ Academies Lost The Essence Of Martial Arts”
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, UFC’s and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, thinks that BJJ academies have “lost their way”. Predominantly because, in his opinion, they are increasingly neglecting the...
Jeff Glover Shows A Cool Reverse Armbar From Butterfly Guard
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You should never become the sort of a BJJ student who has only one or two options from any given position. That “strategy” simply won’t work as you climb through the ranks and experience;...
Step On Their Foot: A Unique Single Leg Takedown Setup
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting to the Single Leg is already hard… But getting the actual takedown can be even tougher. Especially if your opponent knows how to defend and if your favorite setup (i.e. probably...
ADGS Miami: Jiu-Jitsu Elite Ready To Face Off In The USA
Jul 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As a luxury warm-up for the awaited Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a big challenge draws closer in the AJP calendar. Scheduled for September 16th and 17th, the Abu Dhabi Grand...
Dean Lister: “It Was Tougher Back In The Day”
Jul 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Things were a whole lot different back when Dean Lister started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For example – you could slam people without an issue! Lister shared how it used to be, in an...
Buchecha: “I’m Not Just A Jiu-Jitsu Fighter, But An MMA Fighter”
Jul 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, with a stunning 17 world champion titles to his name. But that wasn’t enough for him, as he’s now threading a path...
[BREAKING] Georges St-Pierre vs Demian Maia Submission Grappling Match Announced
Jul 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Several days ago, Georges St-Pierre announced that he is coming back to competition – in the form of a submission grappling match! Here is why he opted for submission grappling: First, I’m...
“You Can Never Go Wrong In Jiu-Jitsu If You Do This” – John Danaher’s Previous Advice
Jul 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
No matter what your game is in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there are two things that you can never go wrong with… Going for the Mount and/or the back take. John Danaher explains why this is the...
Garry Tonon Talks Fight With Shamil Gasanov: “It Felt Really Good To Have A Tough Time”
Jul 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Garry Tonon Instagram Garry Tonon tapped out previously undefeated Shamil Gasanov with a Kneebar, in their ONE Fight Night 12 match. As he shared in an interview for ONE Championship,...
