Mental Tip: A BJJ Competition Is Just Like Going Training At Another Academy
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
„Well, I just hope that I don’t fall asleep from waiting, rather than from being choked out“, says one jiujiteiro to another as he waits – for the fourth consecutive hour – to hear his...
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?...
BJJ Lifestyle in Eastern Europe: A Deep Dive into the Training Culture for Students
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
At its core, the BJJ lifestyle is about more than just the hours spent drilling techniques and sparring on the mats. It’s a holistic approach to living that encompasses nutrition, physical...
A Six-Week Training Plan for BJJ Competition: Crafting Yourself a Winning Strategy
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE
Preparation is the key to success in any endeavor, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition is no exception. With its intricate techniques and strategic maneuvers, BJJ demands a meticulous approach to...
How does losing a lot in training and competition make you good at Jiu-Jitsu?
Mar 07, 2024BJJEE
Nobody likes to be submitted in training or in competition, but there is a famous saying “There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu, you either win or you learn”. Jocko Willink gives some good advice on...
The Awkwardness of Training with the New Guy in BJJ Class
Mar 07, 2024BJJEE
Welcome to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where the mats are sweaty, the gis are crisp, and the newbies are… well, hilariously clueless. It’s just another day at the dojo, and our...
MMA Legend Ken Shamrock Discusses Tragic Death In Pancrase Training
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the JAXXON podcast, MMA legend Ken Shamrock made an appearance… And shared insights about a tragic death into the MMA’s early days – in particular, during...
Navy SEAL Claps Back at Sean Strickland’s Comments: “Our Training Will Just End Your Career”
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sean Strickland, notorious for his unfiltered opinions, recently stirred the pot with his views on the toughness of Navy SEALs… Sparking a somewhat angry rebuttal from a member of the elite...
Vagner Rocha Explains His Approach To Rolling with Heavier & Aggressive Training Partners
Feb 25, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the Mayn Idea Podcast, 2 x ADCC bronze medalist and UFC vet, Vagner Rocha, a renowned Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shared valuable insights on how to spar with larger teammates. His...
Olympic Judo Champion Satoshi Ishii Shares His Strength Training Routine
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
So you want to introduce strength training into your grappling routine? Fair enough – and good choice on your behalf, as becoming stronger will both turn you into a better grappler and make you...
Bernado Faria on the Realities of Training Jiu-Jitsu For Competition vs Training As A Hobby
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
Bernardo Faria, a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, was asked to explain the differences between training Jiu-Jitsu for competition versus training as a hobby. Bernardo, from his vast...
2019 World’s Strongest Man (331 lbs) w/ 6 Months BJJ Training Rolls with 145lbs BJJ Black Belt
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE
Martins Licis won the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition beating out the legendary Thor (The mountain from Game of Thrones). Licis is Latvian-American and is 6 ft 2 ½ in (1.89 m) and...
Optimizing Sleep For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
How Can You Tell if Your Self Defense Training Is Useless
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Andrew Holland to BJJEE. Check out Andrew’s great website theselfdefenceexpert.com You go to a self-defence school or club and for years, you train as your are told. So when you...
Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “I Don’t Do Weights, I Think Training with my Bodyweight is Better”
Feb 07, 2024BJJEE
Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. “I don’t do weights, i think training with my bodyweight is better” Do you think your body knows...
How 90% Of People Desperate For a BJJ Black Belt Eventually Give Up Training
Feb 07, 2024BJJEE
Yeah, you’ve probably heard others say it time and time again… That belt rank doesn’t matter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And yet, no matter how many times they say it, you still don’t really...
Your BJJ Training Partners Will Love Experiencing The ‘Fat Man Choke’
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE
The ‘Fat man choke’ is a blood choke that is fairly simple but very effective that you can use in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s called the ‘Fat man choke’ by Professor Paul...
No More ‘Dad Bod’: How Much Does Training in Jiu-Jitsu Affect Your Weight?
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an effective way to lose extra weight. You’re less likely to get bored with your training compared to conventional workouts like running, swimming, or lifting...
GSP Highlights The Risks Of Overtraining: “All Sorts Of Problems…”
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The line between rigorous training and overtraining can often blur in the world of martial arts… And now, Georges St-Pierre – the legendary UFC champion – recently shed light on...
2x ADCC champ Reveals that he Refused to Record his Training with Gordon Ryan, Which Angered the American
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE
Two-time ADCC champion Kaynan Duarte revealed that he refused to record his training during a training camp with Gordon Ryan, which angered the American athlete. Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Kaynan...
Training Report: Poland, Possibly the Best Place to Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Europe
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE
Written by Ben, BJJ purple belt from the USA. Robert Drysdale: “BJJ Level In Poland Is On Par With Brazil” Thirty years ago, outside of Brazil, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was unheard of outside niche...
US Military Vet Shares His Experience Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Belgrade, Serbia
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE
Written by Benjamin Reed, BJJ purple belt from the USA, follow him instagram.com/benjamin_reed_phuket Not a lot of people have put thought into training BJJ in the Balkan region of Europe. I could...
Rickson Gracie for Those Training BJJ After 50: “Make Jiu-Jitsu Work for You”
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
Starting jiu jitsu after 50 is absolutely possible and many people do it. Here are some tips to get started: First, find a BJJ gym that caters to older adult students. Look for gyms that have classes...
Brazilian Football Legend Pele Credited Judo Training for his Agility: ‘When I Dribbled, I Hardly Fell’
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE
Today the world says goodbye to the Brazilian legend Pelé, one of the greatest football (soccer) players in the history. Pelé died at the age of 82, after a period of hospitalization in the Albert...
