John Danaher: “No One Cares If You Got A Black Belt”
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to earn a black belt Brazilian in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it takes a lot of effort, focus, and a lot of overcoming of failure… But, the truth is, that you’ll probably get your...
How To Get Good at BJJ: Key Insights from Roger Gracie and John Danaher
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE
In recent interviews on the Lex Fridman podcast, BJJ GOAT Roger Gracie, and Popular Grappling coach John Danaher offer profound insights into the art and practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Both Gracie...
Dana White Praises BJJ’s Efficiency For Women: “Put A Guy To Sleep In Three And A Half Seconds”
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC’s Dana White had trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back in the day – and he appears to be fully aware of just how efficient it can be… Especially for women that train. In a recent...
Dana White Says “No-Gi Is Way Better Than Gi Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC CEO and President Dana White recently shared his views on Jiu-Jitsu – revealing a clear preference for no-gi over gi. Despite dabbling in Jiu-Jitsu prior to his UFC tenure, White’s...
Dana White: ‘Starting Jiu-Jitsu is the Most Humbling Experience You Can Have as a Man”
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE
In a recent interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Dana White, the CEO and president of the UFC, shared his insightful journey into the world of Jiu-Jitsu and its profound impact on his life and...
Dana White Talks Joe Rogan Spotify Controversy: “When You’re With Me, You’re With Me”
Mar 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan, a longstanding UFC commentator and renowned podcaster, made his promotional debut at UFC 12 in 1997 – before Dana White’s tenure as UFC president. And White’s loyalty...
Coach Firas Zahabi’s Method for Not Getting Nervous Fighting in Front of a Crowd
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
How do you feel before a BJJ match, especially in front of a crowd? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should...
You’re drilling wrong: John Danaher’s surprising approach to drilling in jiu jitsu
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
This topic is a sensitive one. There are people who do not believe in drilling techniques (Kit Dale for instance) and there are people who drill endlessly in order to sharpen their technique ,...
John Danaher: How to Know if Your Opponent is Scared
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
Identifying fear in your Jiu-Jitsu opponent can be subtle, and according to John Danaher, it’s more about reading body language than facial expressions. Here are some insights on how to tell if...
Why Is John Danaher Fascinated With Knives?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s common knowledge that Professor John Danaher, when promoting a student to the new belt rank, also gifts him/her a knife. For example, Nathalia Santoro was recently promoted to brown belt...
Roger Gracie On Biggest Difference Between MMA & BJJ: “It’s The Speed”
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the biggest difference between mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? There are a lot of possible answers for this question. For Roger Gracie, the number one answer is...
Ben Askren Gives Advice To Young People: “Learn To Wrestle”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re young, the world can be a rather confusing place. So much to learn, so much to experience, and so many questions on what constitutes a “good life” – yet so little...
“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...
Ryan Hall Explains How He Got Really Good at Jiu-Jitsu Really Fast
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE
If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real „shortcuts“ in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s all a matter of hard work, persistence, of being...
Cross Collar Choke Without Using The Gi – Yes, It Is Possible
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
Elon Musk on Joe Rogan Showed Just How Delusional He is About his Fighting Skills
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE
Well, despite the BJJ and MMA community’s best efforts – it seems that all of the hype for the Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk fight has been in vain. Zuckerberg announced a few months ago,...
BJJ Brown Belt Divorce Lawyer: ‘I’ve Seen So Many Tough BJJ Guys Taken Down Emotionally by a tiny Woman’
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE
The time commitment required for Jiu-Jitsu can often strain relationships with your spouse. On average, BJJ practitioners can spend 20-30 hours per week training, competing, and staying in shape,...
Henry Akins Shows How To Transition To Mount From Half Guard
Sep 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
John Danaher Talks Musk vs Zuckerberg Match: “It’d Be An Uphill Battle For Musk”
Aug 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The talks about the Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg MMA/BJJ match have been reignited, with Musk saying that the match would be streamed on X (formerly Twitter): Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed...
Roger Gracie Shows A Great Wrist Lock Setup From Mount
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
GSP Discusses Training Jiu-Jitsu With Elon Musk: “He Is Physically Very Strong”
Jul 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Georges St-Pierre (commonly referred to as GSP) has been seen training with Elon Musk a few days back. But what was it like for GSP to train with the multibillionaire? He revealed in a recent UFC 292...
Mark Zuckerberg Wants “Threads” To Be The Best Platform For BJJ & MMA Discussion
Jul 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Zuckerberg recently released the new Meta app called “Threads“, which is set to be a competitor to Elon Musk’s Twitter. He announced it to be “for text updates and public...
Khabib’s Coach Picks a Winner for Mark Zuckerberg/Elon Musk Bout
Jul 04, 2023BJJEE
A unique confrontation may be on the horizon for fight enthusiasts. Last week, Elon Musk, a businessman and owner of Twitter, challenged Mark Zuckerberg, the owner of Facebook, to a fight. The...
Elon Musk Reveals Potential Venue For MMA Fight with Zuckerberg
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE
Elon Musk recently expressed his interest in potentially having a “cage fight” against fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg. The Tesla CEO challenged Zuckerberg to the fight, and UFC...
