Robert Drysdale: ‘Coaching is a S*it Job, The People Who Teach You Deserve Better’
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE
Over the years Robert Drysdale has been unafraid to be vocal about the causes he felt passionate about. On his s*it list: Drysdale: Gracie University Making Mockery of Jiu-Jitsu as a Martial Art...
Why Coach Firas Zahabi Does NOT Roll with Women?
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a wonderful martial art! And not just because of the health and self-esteem benefits it has; but also because of its lifestyle benefits. One of those lifestyle aspects is...
Woodley’s BJJ Coach: First Thing You learn At BJJ – Bow & Kiss the Instructor’s A**
Sep 28, 2020BJJEE
Tyron Woodley’s BJJ Coach Din Thomas recently guested on the Joe Rogan Experience. In spite of awarding a bjj black belt to Woodley Thomas is all but impressed with the work ethic of bjj folks....
Mackenzie Dern’s Husband Got Into a Fight with Her Ex-Coach
Sep 17, 2020BJJEE
Strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern talks MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck about her upcoming fight with Randa Markos at UFC Vegas 11. Her husband, Wesley Santos, who is a professional got into a...
How to Stop a Bigger Man from Slamming you in a Grappling Match – Coach Firas Zahabi
Aug 25, 2020BJJEE
The last thing you want in a Fight is t get slammed on your head, this is especially true if you find yourself in a Street fight. Be sure to study the ones shown in this video and once you feel...
The Most Effective Way To Coach Someone During a BJJ Competition
Aug 19, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Raphael Levy of Jits Magazine France We’ve all laughed and giggled when we’ve heard less experienced coaches shout to their students things like: “do something”, “get out of...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi Shows How to Beat Wrestling with…Jiu-Jitsu!
Jul 31, 2020BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi was very critical about Jiu-Jitsu’s use in MMA in a recent interview. Firas is a BJJ black belt but feels that the fact that Jiu-Jitsu players don’t learn wrestling is...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi’s 2 Most Important Aspects of Training in Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE
GSP’s coach Firas Zahabi was very critical about Jiu-Jitsu’s use in MMA in an interview with Sherdog.com. Firas is a BJJ black belt but feels that the fact that Jiu-Jitsu players don’t learn...
GSP Coach Firas Zahabi on Which Martial Art is King of the Streets
Jul 29, 2020BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, coach of GSP and owner of head coach of Tristar gym: “In the Streets Mixed Martial Arts in my opinion is your number one option for self defense. However, some people don’t...
I Think My Coach Doesn’t Like Me… What Should I Do?
Jun 19, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Training Jiu Jitsu is supposed to be an extraordinary experience for you in all regards. Just spending time on the mats should infuse you with confidence, but it should also serve as a place where...
Coach Phil Daru Explains Why Left A.T.T.
May 28, 2020BJJEE
Coach Phil Daru made the news earlier this week when he announced that he was leaving his position as Head Performance Coach of American Top Team. Daru is also the owner and creator of Daru Strong...
Best Foods To Eat For Recovery After Training for Combat Sports by Coach Phil Daru
May 20, 2020BJJEE
That’s right — it’s all about proper nutrition. It’s time to talk about what we consume, particularly after a hard training session. With all the effort you put into your training, it’s...
How to Know If You’re Overtraining in The Gym (The Truth) by Coach Phil Daru
May 16, 2020BJJEE
Regular exercise is related with many beneficial biological effects. Among them reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, colon cancer, breast cancer and others. But...
The Explosion of Online Coaching in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 27, 2020BJJEE
Welcome to our collective nightmare; all the gyms are shut and none of us can train. Or should I say, welcome to 2020. We are all in lock down and gyms are scrambling to offer some form of online...
Bellator Champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane Suing Former Basketball Coach for Sexual Abuse
Apr 24, 2020BJJEE
Bellator MMA flyweight champion & 10th planet brown belt Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and sister are Mahina are accusing their former basketball coach of sexually abusing them back in 2003. A lawsuit is...
S&C Coach Phil Daru Full Day of Eating & Training for Combat Sports
Apr 18, 2020BJJEE
Phil Daru is the Head Performance Coach of American Top Team owner and creator of Daru Strong Training Systems. Daru has degrees in sports medicine and exercise science from Alabama State University...
Olympic Coach Has 5 Injury Prevention Tips For Grappling Arts
Mar 29, 2020BJJEE
Written by Mark Kislich, an Olympic Performance Coach and Judoka. You can visit his site here: Grapplershealth.com . Mark has also come out with a great DVD set: Bulletproof Your Shoulders for...
Tyron Woodley Coach Din Thomas: ‘Life is Like Training in BJJ. Sometimes you Get Mounted…’
Jan 22, 2020BJJEE
One of the most common things you will hear from long time Jiu Jitsu practitioners is how Jiu Jitsu helped them transform their life in better. But how does Jiu Jitsu do that? What can you do to help...
Meet John Kavanagh, Pioneer Of BJJ in Ireland & Conor McGregor’s Coach
Jan 19, 2020BJJEE
John Kavanagh runs the Straight Blast Gym Ireland and was the first Irish person to be awarded a black belt in BJJ. John fought in MMA to get a basic knowledge and experience of it before he moved...
Why BJJ Coaches Should Consider Private Label Water
Jan 03, 2020BJJEE
If you’re a BJJ coach, you know that branding can help to promote your fighter. Branded items can make your fighter into a star. It also can convey the cohesiveness of your team and hold a lot...
The Secret On How to Avoid Cauliflower Ear – Coach Firas Zahabi
Sep 19, 2019BJJEE
To some jiujiteiros having “cauliflower ear,” or in more scientific terms, a perichondrial hematoma, can be a badge of honor, but to others it can be their worst nightmare. Here are a few tips to...
Why and How to Incorporate Wrestling in your BJJ Training – Coach Zahabi
Aug 28, 2019BJJEE
Wrestling to complement Jiu-Jitsu? GSP’s coach, BJJ black belt Firas Zahabi talks about how BJJ academies can incorporate Wrestling. He is very critical of the current state of Jiu-Jitsu...
World Class Coach Vinicius „Draculino“ On The Most Effective Way To Improve in Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 15, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a fifth-degree black belt under the legendary founder of Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr. A part of the „golden generation“ of BJJ, he has trained with other...
Head coach of Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Passed Away Following Tragic Motorcycle Accident
May 10, 2019BJJEE
Head coach of Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lost his life earlier this week. Daniel Raines, owner and head coach of Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and former teacher at Ricardo Almeida Brazilian...
