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Advice: Start Watching BJJ With More Focus & Intent
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Advice: Start Watching BJJ With More Focus & Intent
Ever been so tired from rolling that you had to rest for a round or two… And just sit on the sidelines, watching others roll? This doesn’t need to be wasted time. Here’s the thing: watching...Jocko Willink: “The Best Way To Convince People That BJJ Works Is To Have Them Spar In It”
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jocko Willink: “The Best Way To Convince People That BJJ Works Is To Have Them Spar In It”
You probably have that one friend that you’d really like to get into Jiu-Jitsu. After all, he/she’s a good friend of yours – and you want to get them involved into something that...Opinion: “Just Show Up” Isn’t Good Advice for BJJ Progress
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Opinion: “Just Show Up” Isn’t Good Advice for BJJ Progress
You were probably given the “just show up” advice more than once in your training lifetime. And for sure; whenever you feel bad, unmotivated, or similar – just showing up on the...Important Question for BJJ Practitioners: Why Are You Doing What You’re Doing?
Jul 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Important Question for BJJ Practitioners: Why Are You Doing What You’re Doing?
If you’re serious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then there’s a really important question that you need to ask yourself from time to time… And it’s a question of: are you doing...Keenan Cornelius Shows His Late Guard Recovery Trick (Against Knee Cut Pass)
Jul 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Keenan Cornelius Shows His Late Guard Recovery Trick (Against Knee Cut Pass)
You know the saying: „Guard recovery – you can never be too good at it.“ Well okay, okay. It isn’t exactly a saying… But it should be, because your guard recovery will determine a...Distance: The Most Important Factor When Using BJJ For Self-Defense
Jul 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Distance: The Most Important Factor When Using BJJ For Self-Defense
Ah, using BJJ for self-defense… The ever-present topic among Jiu-Jitsu students, especially among freshly minted first-stripe white belts and new blue belts. Here’s the thing. You should...BJJ Advice: Always Expect That Your First Move Will Fail
Jun 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Always Expect That Your First Move Will Fail
It would be great if all that you did in BJJ worked the first time you went for it, right? For example, if the first move of the match went exactly as you wanted it to – heck, it could be...Opinion: Should You Break Someone’s Arm at a (Local) BJJ Competition?
Jun 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Opinion: Should You Break Someone’s Arm at a (Local) BJJ Competition?
In training, you’re supposed to take care of the people you roll with. Whenever you apply a submission (or perform any technique for that matter), you should take into consideration that this...Tom DeBlass Featured by Forbes Magazine: „As Long As You’re Resilient, You Can Do It“
Jun 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass Featured by Forbes Magazine: „As Long As You’re Resilient, You Can Do It“
Effort, persistence, discipline and resilience pay off – just ask Tom DeBlass. Years ago, he opened up his first BJJ school as a brown belt (and after quitting his teaching job), charging $20,000...John Danaher Explains Why He Never Competed In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Explains Why He Never Competed In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Image Credits: BJJ Fanatics Despite being one of the best BJJ coaches in the world, John Danaher has never competed in Jiu-Jitsu himself. But why? Surely, given all his knowledge, he would’ve...Joe Rogan: „There’s A Huge Gap Between A Trained Fighter & Regular Person“
Jun 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Joe Rogan: „There’s A Huge Gap Between A Trained Fighter & Regular Person“
You probably have that one friend who says something like: „You don’t know me when I’m angry bro“, or: „When things come to shove, I see red, you don’t want to be messing.“...Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Everybody Can Punch, But Not Everybody Can Wrestle”
Jun 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Everybody Can Punch, But Not Everybody Can Wrestle”
Ever watched an MMA fight with friends who don’t train? More specifically, with people who don’t grapple? If so, then you’ve probably heard comments along the lines of: “Whoa, this is boring,...Are You Too Predictable In BJJ? Here’s How To Change That
Jun 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Are You Too Predictable In BJJ? Here’s How To Change That
Do you think that you’re, sort of, predictable in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? As in, your training partners and opponents seem to know what your next move will be and are always one step ahead of you?...This Mount Escape Works Great For Strong BJJ Athletes
Jun 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Mount Escape Works Great For Strong BJJ Athletes
If you’re a strong BJJ athlete, you’ve probably received your fair share of “you’re so strong” compliments. But joke’s on them; it’s much better to have...Tim Kennedy, BJJ Black Belt & Green Beret, Teaches BJJ Techniques For Weapon Takeaway
Jun 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tim Kennedy, BJJ Black Belt & Green Beret, Teaches BJJ Techniques For Weapon Takeaway
When faced with weapons in a street fight (or with street fights in general, for that matter), your best bet is to run away. No matter how skilled you are at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, streets aren’t...Bullshido Master ‘Detroit Urban Survival Training’ Tries Out a BJJ Class Wearing a Blue Belt
Jun 27, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Bullshido Master ‘Detroit Urban Survival Training’ Tries Out a BJJ Class Wearing a Blue Belt
Detroit Urban Survival Training has is led by Dale Brown and has made many BJJ practitioners laugh with some of the doubtful self defense techniques he teaches…. Brown says that he teaches...Could Charles Oliveira Beat Khabib
Jun 27, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Could Charles Oliveira Beat Khabib
In October 2020, lightweight King and UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he would be retiring from the sport with an undefeated record. The former World Sambo champion Khabib had beaten...Casinos That Have Hosted MMA Events
Jun 27, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Casinos That Have Hosted MMA Events
As one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, MMA events typically sell out arenas. Considering the action-packed bouts that characterize the sport, it’s hardly surprising that it’s become a...The Greatest BJJ Players in the UFC
Jun 27, 2022BJJEEComments Off on The Greatest BJJ Players in the UFC
During the almost 40 years that organised Mixed Martial Arts has been in existence, there have been some phenomenal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu players in the sport. While BJJ on the mats is a little...Is Brazilian jiu-jitsu the beating heart of UFC?
Jun 27, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Is Brazilian jiu-jitsu the beating heart of UFC?
SOURCE: Photo The UFC has come a long way in a short space of time. Next year, the organization celebrates its 30th anniversary, and this mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion has become the pinnacle...4 Reasons Why You Should Train BJJ If You’re Over 40 Years Old
Jun 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 4 Reasons Why You Should Train BJJ If You’re Over 40 Years Old
If you’re over 40 years old and you’re second-guessing whether you should start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – stop. You should train BJJ and there are no reasons why you shouldn’t sign up...Jocko Willink: “Don’t Use BJJ In Street Fights & When Outnumbered – Just Run Away”
Jun 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jocko Willink: “Don’t Use BJJ In Street Fights & When Outnumbered – Just Run Away”
We know. We know that you had the following question pop up in your head once or twice: “Jeez, I’m actually getting good at this Jiu-Jitsu thing. But I wonder, how well would I do in a street...Opinion: Stop Rolling With Bigger & Stronger Training Partners (For Now)
Jun 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Opinion: Stop Rolling With Bigger & Stronger Training Partners (For Now)
If you were to ask just about anyone for advice about rolling with bigger and stronger training partners, you’d probably hear something along the lines of: “Just try to use your agility...John Danaher’s Open Guard Advice: “Attack Them With Your Legs”
Jun 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher’s Open Guard Advice: “Attack Them With Your Legs”
Are you looking to improve your Open Guard game? Yes? Fantastic! But yeah, we know how frustrating playing it can get; you seem to have less attacking options than you do when playing from top and...