How to use Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy for Mental Health, Stress Release & Anxiety?
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE
Being a part of the bjj community you often hear about how effective bjj is when it comes to dealing with various anxiety driven disorders such as post traumatic stress, depression, panic attacks and...
BJJ Black Belt Shares His Method for How to Improve 10X Faster In Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Have you recently hit a plateau in Jiu-Jitsu? Does it seem that, no matter how much you’re trying to learn and apply new techniques, you just can’t seem to improve? You might be tempted to push...
2X ADCC Champ JT Torres on Why He Hired a Full Time Wrestling Coach at his BJJ Academy
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
It’s no secret that many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students aren’t particularly good at wrestling. Some even go as far as never adding wrestling to their training schedule – which is a grave mistake....
3 Benefits Of Travelling The World To Compete In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Jiu-Jitsu is a natural step when seeking evolution and growth within the sport. It frees you from the safe confines of your local gym, pits you against new and challenging foes, and...
Get it Right Once & For All: The Facts on REAL Strength For Grapplers
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE
When it comes to strength and conditioning, many Grapplers especially BJJ practitioners still train like amateurs. I have trained many fighters; many are weak and don’t want to make commitment to...
What do you do when Jiu-Jitsu is no longer fun for you, and you know you’re not getting better?
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
Feeling like you’re not advancing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as much as you’d like is a common experience. It’s a mental barrier that every practitioner, regardless of their belt color,...
Update: UFC Legend Mark Coleman Alert & Breathing On His Own After House Fire Tragedy
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC legend Mark Coleman is showing signs of improvement, after the heroic act of saving his parents from a house fire. The former UFC heavyweight champion, who was initially intubated and sedated due...
Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Powerful Message: “I’ve Tapped 10,000 Times on My Road to Black Belt”
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE
Everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one dream in common… To become a BJJ black belt. But even though all would like to earn it, can everyone actually do it? More importantly,...
If You Are Discouraged In BJJ, You Need to Know The “Rule of 10 and 20”
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE
BJJ black belt and UFC vet Matt Arroyo, introduces a unique perspective to understanding and managing expectations in Jiu-Jitsu training. This can help BJJ practitioners, especially those who might...
Does Jiu-Jitsu Inflate Your Ego? Maintaining Healthy Humility in BJJ
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Maintaining humility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which emphasizes technique and strategy over brute...
How To Be a Really Good Mediocre Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia I’d like to offer some advice on becoming a proficient Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a relaxed and...
Royce Gracie Praises Gordon Ryan: “He’s Awesome”
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent discussion about the landscape of today’s grappling world, Royce Gracie shared his thoughts on none other than one of the greatest and most controversial BJJ athletes of all time...
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...
How To Attain Mastery in Jiu-Jitsu? Firas Zahabi Offers Insight
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE
Becoming a master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a journey that involves years of dedicated practice, learning, and teaching. The term “master” is often associated with achieving a high level...
How to Methodically Develop Your Own Game in BJJ: Insights from a Full-time BJJ Black Belt Competitor
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, strategy and game development are crucial for success on the mats. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, understanding how to methodically...
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...
IBJJF European Champion Shares How to Build a Strategy to Win a BJJ Competition
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
Developing an Effective Strategy is Key to Achieving Success in Jiu-Jitsu Competition. While it would be ideal to achieve our goals with minimal effort, true accomplishment is found through...
How Can Body Type Influence Your Jiu-Jitsu Game?
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE
In the dynamic world of Jiu-Jitsu, it’s widely acknowledged that individuals with the same weight can possess vastly different body structures. For instance, two persons both weighing 60 kilos...
Why Are Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu So Attracted to Flashy Low Percentage Techniques?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu being attracted to flashy, low-percentage techniques is a common phenomenon and can be attributed to several factors: The Appeal of Complexity: Flashy techniques...
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...
Are Pull-Ups The Secret Hack for Jiu-Jitsu Strength?
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE
Establishing good grips in BJJ and Judo is so important as very often when you dominate the grip battle and establish your dominant grips you can control and dominate your opponent. I personally work...
Firas Zahabi Explains How to Develop Insane Cardio for MMA & Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE
In a detailed video posted on the Tristar Gym YouTube channel, renowned MMA coach Firas Zahabi shares his expert insights on developing exceptional cardio for mixed martial arts (MMA) and Jiu-Jitsu....
How can I get good results in Jiu-Jitsu, even though I can’t train every day?
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
Optimizing Your Jiu Jitsu Training Without a Daily Commitment. We dedicated jiu jitsu practitioners understand the importance of daily training to drive improvements in performance and...
The Importance of Rest & Sleep for Jiu Jitsu Athletes
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
The Importance of Rest for Jiu Jitsu Athletes. Staying consistently trained in jiu jitsu is crucial for accelerating skill development. However, rest also plays an important role in the pursuit of...
