Caio Terra: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not The Healthiest Thing To Do When You Do It Too Much”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever “success” means to you – you’ll need to be willing to push through a lot of hard work and quite a bit of...
Caio Terra’s Precious Advice For Those Worried About Getting Promoted
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, we get it. You want to be promoted to the next belt level – heck, you might even feel that you’re ready for it. But the promotion isn’t coming and you’re kind of...
Lachlan Giles Reveals How To Improve In BJJ With Limited Time
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if all you could do during the day is train, think, and watch stuff about Jiu-Jitsu? Well, there’s other stuff that needs attending to. Such as your family, your...
Buchecha Shares His Secret To Success: “Doesn’t Matter If It’s In Your Sport, In Your Personal Life…”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With 13 BJJ black belt world titles and 2 ADCC championship titles to his name, as well as being one of the top ranked ONE Championship MMA fighters, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is among...
Jeff Glover Shares Advice For Young Grapplers: “Don’t Be A Beta”
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover is one of the best and most exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes to ever do it. His style and outspoken nature have turned him into a fan-favorite for many – and he’s got...
Felipe Pena Reveals That People Didn’t Believe In His Success: “Being An Athlete Is Very Hard”
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Achieving your goals is never an easy task. And it only gets harder the bigger your dreams become – especially if the people around you don’t believe in you. And, well, it was the same...
How Did Caio Terra Receive His BJJ Black Belt In Just 3 Years Of Training?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Caio Terra – a 12x black belt world champion and one of the best roosterweights in the sport – has been promoted to BJJ black belt… After just 3 years of training?...
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães Explains Why BJJ Is Better Today Than It Used To Be
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What do you think about the state of the present-day Jiu-Jitsu evolution? Is it better or worse than what took place a few years or even decades ago? Well, the legendary Vinicius „Draculino“...
Robert Drysdale Explains What He Doesn’t Like About Modern BJJ Culture: “This New Set Of Values…”
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you take a look at what BJJ used to be back in the day and how it looks like today – which of the two “versions” do you like more? And no, not just in regards to the techniques...
Keenan Cornelius Explains Why He Prefers Slow Lifting to Olympic Lifts For BJJ
Mar 01, 2024BJJEE
Getting the most out of your BJJ workouts involves making some decisions. Problem is, when making decisions it’s very easy to choose the wrong path or maybe the longer path to where you want to be....
“Jiu-Jitsu Is Not An Easy Lifestyle, It’s A Difficult Lifestyle” – Caio Terra On Success In BJJ
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
No matter how much you love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, if you want to succeed in it as a competitor… It’s not going to be an easy path. Far from it. Caio Terra knows that well. As a 12-time...
Zoltan Bathory: “I Hired BJJ Black Belts For Band Security So I Could Train On The Road”
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How dedicated are you really to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Especially when things like work get in the way of everyday training? Well, Zoltan Bathory – founder and rhythm guitarist of...
Ricardo Almeida: “Don’t Be Lazy – Try To Work Around An Injury”
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve ever been injured in BJJ, you know how frustrating it can be – because it inhibits your ability to train properly. However, something strange happens sometimes as a result of...
Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What makes for a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? Well, Fabio Gurgel believes that there is no “big secret”. You have to invest time and effort into your craft, plus provide opportunities...
BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...
The Crazy Life of Slavko Ilic, Rickson Gracie Black Belt: From War Zones to Hollywood
Jan 18, 2024BJJEE
If you have been training Jiu-Jitsu for 20+ years, you have probably heard of Slavko Ilic. He is as old school as it gets. Slavko’s life is like an action movie, full of twists and turns and...
Bjj World Champ Delipe Costa: “I Lost So Many Times & In All Kinds Of Different Situations”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation… However, before he reached this level of success, he had to push through a lot of failure. In fact, Costa...
2x ADCC Champ JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
To gi or not to gi… That is the question. Though the answer could be pretty obvious – as it might be best to train both. For, even if you’re competing exclusively in either,...
Royler Gracie: “You Can’t Train MMA Forever, But You Can Train Jiu-Jitsu All Your Life.”
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE
Royler Gracie had an interview at Kings MMA. Among the subjects discussed Royler said: “Jiu-Jitsu in my opinion is never going to stop to grow,” said Royler as transcribed by Kelsey...
Carlos Gracie Jr: ‘Sport Jiu-Jitsu is a Perfected Form of Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu’
Jan 11, 2024BJJEE
Carlos “Carlinhos” Gracie, Jr. is a 7th degree Red and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), founder of the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and is head of the Gracie...
Dean Lister’s Advice To Young BJJ Practitioners: “Be Careful Who You Choose As Your Girlfriend Or Boyfriend”
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you want to accomplish something – be it on the mats, in your career, or life in general – it’s not just important what you do and how you do it… It’s also...
Fabio Gurgel Says That Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of things that BJJ coaches around the world could be doing better. You’re probably aware of one or two of them yourself. But Fabio Gurgel, one of the most influential people in...
Caio Terra’s Advice For White Belts: “Don’t Focus Too Much On Trying To Get Better”
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You’re a BJJ white belt, in the search for advice from experienced athletes… So why not listen to the advice from Caio Terra, a 12x world champion? Terra emphasizes that white belts...
Kit Dale Reveals The Biggest Mistake BJJ Coaches Make
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach is no easy task – especially if you want to be a great one. And, while making mistakes along the way is a given, there are still some things you should take...
