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...
Felipe Pena Reveals How He Got His Nickname: “I Definitely Didn’t Like It”
Oct 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time – and his matches never fail to entertain! But how, then, is it possible that his nickname is...
Lachlan Giles Shares Important Injury Prevention Tips: “Keep Your Training Load Consistent”
Aug 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is one of the most recognizable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches today. And he has plenty of great advice – such as on how to train for longevity. Giles shared some of...
Felipe Costa Reveals Why Competing Is The Key To Progress In Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to improve faster and better on the mats than it’s been the case up until now, correct? Here’s a word of advice: compete. Sure, not everyone who trains wants to...
Buchecha: “I’m Just A Simple Guy Who Came Out Of Nowhere”
Jul 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida – one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time and currently an undefeated MMA fighter – had humble beginnings. As he had said in an interview with...
Robert Drysdale Reveals The Question All BJJ Practitioners Need To Ask Themselves
Jul 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you want to become good at it… Well, then there is one question that you – as well as almost every other BJJ practitioner – should ask yourself....
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...
Nick “Chewy” Albin Shares 4 Tips For Busy People Who Want To Keep Improving In BJJ
Jul 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You want to keep improving in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – but you’re struggling because you’re juggling a lot of different things in your life? Your family, work/career, some other...
Draculino On The Secret To Being A Great Coach: “The Training Regimen”
Jul 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to becoming a great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? That’s the question we’ve asked world-class coach Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães a while back. And, well,...
