Lyoto Machida: “Black Belts Who Don’t Train Regularly Are Not Black Belts Anymore”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE
The realm of martial arts is often veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Among the various disciplines, Jiu-Jitsu stands out as a form that emphasizes technique, leverage, and the subtle art of...
Professor, Master, Bro? What is the Proper Way to Address Your BJJ Instructor
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE
So you are new to BJJ. There are many things going through your mind: new environment, new people. It’s like learning how to swim. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is usually a pretty laid back martial...
Should You Break Someone’s Arm at a (Local) BJJ Competition If They Don’t Tap?
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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...
How to Master Jiu-Jitsu Ridiculously Fast & Only Have to Watch Each Video Once
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Henry Akins, the third American to receive a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt from legendary fighter Rickson Gracie. Akins trained under Rickson Gracie for 15 years. Akins became the head...
The Simple Problem With Belt Tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Belt tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu straddle a delicate balance between tradition, discipline, and practicality. While not as common as in some other martial arts, they do occur and serve a purpose in...
Julia Alves Talks About A Key Turn In Her Career With AJP: “My Best Choice”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
An elite competitor representing GFTeam, athlete Julia Alves has plenty of reasons to remain firm in the AJP ranking. Julia spoke with the AJP reporting team and recalled her achievements and goals...
Dean Lister’s Leg Lock Advice: “You Have To Do Much More Of This…”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Know that saying: “Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?” It was made popular by John Danaher… But it was actually Dean Lister that Danaher heard it from first. So, it’s...
Europe’s Strongest Woman Rolls with Female BJJ Black Belt
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE
Raw strength can be an advantage in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially for beginners or in the lower belt ranks. It can help in overpowering less experienced opponents and can be effective in certain...
UFC’s Alex Pereira Talks Grappling: “You Have To Get Tired”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alex Pereira is intensifying his preparations to defend the UFC light heavyweight belt against former division champion Jamahal Hill, on April 13th… And one of the main components of his...
John Danaher Explains Why He Never Competed In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Urijah Faber Set To Make His Combat Jiu-Jitsu Return On May 25, 2024
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Urijah Faber, the 44-year-old MMA veteran, recently announced his return to competition after a hiatus of over four years… As his comeback will headline the highly anticipated A1 Combat 21...
Why Are You A BJJ Blue Belt For Such A Long Time?
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It might’ve been a while since you were promoted to a BJJ blue belt… And it’s, kind of, getting on your nerves. More than anything, you’re confused; even though you’re...
What To Do If You Don’t Feel Motivated To Train BJJ Today?
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The days of low or non-existent motivation happen to everyone. Even to the most dedicated of athletes, yes. But, what separates those who become better from those who stay behind is how they handle...
Opinion: BJJ White Belts Shouldn’t Have Their Own “Style”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Being a BJJ white belt is a stressful period in one’s Jiu-Jitsu life. It’s full of failures, doubts about whether or not you’re really “cut out” for this martial...
Georges St-Pierre Reveals He Had A Cancer Scare: “Whatever Happens…”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Georges St-Pierre recently opened up about a significant health scare that played a pivotal role in his decision to retire from MMA. In a revealing interview on Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru and Henry,...
Felipe Pena vs Rafael Lovato Jr. Match Announced For WNO 23
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ legends Felipe Pena and Rafael Lovato Jr. are set to collide at Who’s Number One 23 on May 10th, 2024 – adding even more excitement to an already stacked event! FloGrappling shared the...
Dana White Reveals Heated Sponsorship Negotiation Details: “Take Your Money & Shove It Up Your A**”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC President Dana White has a very firm stance on who he chooses as a (potential) sponsor for the UFC – and he doesn’t appear to be willing to take a step back no matter the amount of...
Brendan Schaub Claims Conor McGregor Is The “Most Underpaid UFC Fighter Of All Time”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor‘s impact on MMA is undeniable – with his record-breaking achievements and immense popularity significantly elevating the UFC‘s profile and revenue. And he has, for...
This is Why You Keep Being Taken Down by Your Opponent
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE
Matt D’Aquino is a multiple Australian and Oceania Champion and a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian. He has been studying Judo for over 28 years. He is a 4th Degree Black belt in Judo and a black belt...
Madness: Grapplers Giving Themselves Cauliflower Ears To Look Tougher
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE
Cauliflower ear often seems like some mythical force when a white belt first falls in love with Jiu Jitsu. It’s a big problem, but it’s never really discussed in depth by professors and only...
Can Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get You Ripped? Understanding the Realities
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ is lauded for its numerous benefits – it improves health, fosters friendships, and serves as an excellent stress reliever. However, when it comes to physical transformation,...
Sports Science: Researchers Looks at Injury & Risk Patterns For Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Follow him on instagram. This was a great article by @athletesmd who...
Who Should Be Cleaning The Mats In A BJJ School?
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Having clean mats in a BJJ school is incredibly important. It lowers the chances of something like ringworm from happening in the first place… And when someone does get ringworm or similar, clean...
Jocko Willink Shares Similarities Between BJJ Athletes & Special Forces Operators
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink is a BJJ black belt and a former Navy SEAL. As such, you can rest assured that he knows a thing or two about rolling and being on the battlefield. But, what are the similarities between...
