Every Grappler Has The Following NEGATIVE Thoughts
Mar 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Every once in a while, during your Jiu Jitsu journey, you’ll encounter negative thoughts… Thoughts, that will make it difficult for...
5 Things You SHOULDN’T Do Before Your BJJ Training
Mar 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you wish your BJJ training session to be successful, then it isn’t enough to maximize the time and focus you spend on the mats. While your time and intensity of training – drilling and...
Want Your Kids To Start Training Jiu Jitsu? Keep These Things In Mind
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a parent, and you train BJJ – then the chances are that you’ll want your kid to start training, too! And how wouldn’t you? Jiu Jitsu has brought so much happiness,...
Opinion: BJJ Is Not Enough If You Want To Learn Self Defense
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone has different reasons for starting Jiu Jitsu. Some want to lose weight and become healthier, others were persuaded by their friends, and some were recommended a video (thanks, Youtube...
5 BAD HABITS In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu That You Have To AVOID
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Inverted Gear „We first make our habits, and then our habits make us“, said the great English poet John Dryden. It’s the habits that will make or break you as you go through life...
This Is How To Create NEW Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques
Feb 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Have you seen all these crazy, creative techniques – predominantly submissions – making their way in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lately? It seems as if new setups, or their variations at least, are being...
Should I Read Jiu Jitsu Technique BOOKS – Or Are They Useless?
Feb 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So, you’re looking to start reading some books, eh? And not just any books, but actual BJJ TECHNIQUE books? That’s awesome! But… Should you really read them? Given that we’re...
My EYESIGHT is Bad & I Wear Glasses – How Am I Going To Train BJJ?
Feb 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is tough as it already is, but what if your vision is bad? What if, in order to function in your day-to-day life, you need to wear glasses? A lot of people have poor...
Are You Capable Enough To Be a Jiu Jitsu Instructor As A PURPLE BELT?
Feb 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a purple belt now? Congratulations! You already fell so deep into the BJJ rabbit hole that you probably won’t ever be pulled back out; in other words, your love for Jiu Jitsu is...
Close Your Eyes – The Benefits Of Rolling In The Dark
Feb 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There aren’t any shortcuts to success in Jiu Jitsu. You have to put in the work, the dedication, and the hours into perfecting your training if you want to fulfill your potential. However, even...
Just Stick With It – PERSISTENCE Will Solve All Of Your BJJ Woes
Feb 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Impatient to finally get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, eh? Yeah, we totally get it; sometimes, it just seems as if you’re not making any...
Tie Your Belt Properly – In Jiu Jitsu, Everything Makes The Difference
Feb 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
For real, though… Is the way you tie your belt really so important? Why can’t you just tie it into whichever knot you wish to, and get going with your training? Well, the type of a knot...
Jealous Of Your Training Partner’s BJJ Progress? Just Keep This In Mind
Feb 12, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a friend, or with someone else who started at around the same time as you did. The two of you were pretty close to each other in terms...
A Simple Guide To NOT Being A JERK In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Feb 12, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Like it or not, there are some people who you’ll come across in your life, that are simply – jerks. You’ll come across them in BJJ as well. And there’s not much you can do about...
Why PRIVATE CLASSES Really Pay Off In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Feb 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Private classes! If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while (or even if you’re just beginning your BJJ journey), the thought of going for a private or two has certainly...
The Right MINDSET And APPROACH When Rolling With Better Training Partners
Feb 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So, your coach matched you with that terrifying blue belt (again) for your next roll. He’s bigger, stronger, faster, and much more technically sound than you are. In short: he’s way...
Top 4 Lifestyle Habits That Are Actively Ruining Your Health & Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You know what? Perhaps it’s time that you take a little step back from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… No, no – not from training BJJ, but from being focused exclusively on it for the sake of your...
7 Signs That You’ve Fallen In LOVE With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Feb 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, love… Not a better feeling in the world! To be walking on that cloud nine for days, weeks, months and years – nothing could ever come close to it. Right? Well, perhaps not, but what if...
Does Training At Other BJJ Academies Make You Disloyal?
Feb 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You LOVE your BJJ Academy! The people there, the coach(es), the way training is constructed – it all makes perfect sense for you, and you enjoy being there every second you can. However, for one...
WHO You BECOME Is More Important Than What You Get Out Of Jiu Jitsu
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Sooner or later, as you train BJJ, you’ll start questioning if what you’re doing is resourceful at all. After all, you’re not doing so well in Jiu Jitsu (at least that’s what...
Use This Cross Grip Break Technique To Set Up Massive Throws
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You don’t always have to be on the offense immediately in order to dominate your opponents. What’s more, actually, it’s often that you’ll find great opportunities to subdue...
Should Your Kids Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu As Their First Sport?
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you fell in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have been training it for quite some time now. In fact, you came to love and enjoy it so much, that you’re thinking of getting your kids to...
This Is How You Can Use The Falcon Guard Defense… To Setup A Darce
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, let us guess. You’re one of those jiujiteiros that has really long arms, and you simply adore hitting your training partners and opponents with the Darce, don’t you? In fact,...
Position Or Submission: Which Should Come First In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Jan 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Uhhh, soooo… You’ve been training BJJ for a bit, and there is (still) this one thought that keeps troubling you: position or submission? Should you go for the position first, before you...
