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Mauricio Motta Gomes Was a White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu for 17 Years
Dec 26, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Mauricio Motta Gomes Was a White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu for 17 Years
Mauricio Motta Gomes is a bjj veteran and a father of jiu-jitsu in the United Kingdom. Gomes had been doing bjj since he was about 5, as his own father was a fan of the martial art. But perhaps one...How Should You Roll With An Overly Aggressive White Belt?
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How Should You Roll With An Overly Aggressive White Belt?
Every BJJ academy has one, if at least from time to time – that overly aggressive white belt, whose life’s mission seems to be to go ultra-hard with everyone, 110% of the time. Sure,...Things I Wish My BJJ Instructor Would Have Told Me Back When I Was a White Belt
Nov 14, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Things I Wish My BJJ Instructor Would Have Told Me Back When I Was a White Belt
As a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, enthusiasm and dedication will only get you so far. What your instructor didn’t tell you when you first walked through those doors could fill volumes. While...Everything You Need To Know About Turtle Position As A BJJ White Belt
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Everything You Need To Know About Turtle Position As A BJJ White Belt
The Turtle position can be a tough nut to crack in Jiu-Jitsu. Especially against an experienced opponent, who likes to “turtle up” often – leaving you wondering what to do from...Gordon Ryan Reveals What Every BJJ White Belt & Blue Belt Should Focus On
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Reveals What Every BJJ White Belt & Blue Belt Should Focus On
If you’re a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white or blue belt, then you know how difficult it can sometimes be to focus on the right things. On the things that make most sense to you, your progress, and...Mikey Musumeci Explains How You Should Learn BJJ As A White Belt
Nov 07, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Explains How You Should Learn BJJ As A White Belt
If you’ve only getting started on your Jiu-Jitsu journey, and if you’re not really sure what you’re supposed to do… It can be difficult to see what’s over the...BJJ White Belt Advice: Stuck In Closed Guard? Just Stand Up
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ White Belt Advice: Stuck In Closed Guard? Just Stand Up
Closed guard is a dangerous place to be in for the one on top. Your opponent has so many options and you, realistically have very few. You either have to open it or force a submission. You need to...What Should Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu White Belts Focus On To Improve?
Jun 19, 2023BJJEEComments Off on What Should Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu White Belts Focus On To Improve?
When starting out in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a white belt, one of the most important things to focus on is developing good fundamentals. This includes mastering basic techniques, positions, and...Even White Belts Can Use This Side Control Escape Technique
May 30, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Even White Belts Can Use This Side Control Escape Technique
Escaping the sidecontrol is one of the biggest challenges any beginner faces and it’s paramount to mastering bjj or even just saying you have rudimentary skills. Coming out of side control is no...Andre Galvao: “I’ve Been Training Like Hell Since I Was A White Belt”
May 17, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao: “I’ve Been Training Like Hell Since I Was A White Belt”
There are many roads to success, but all of them have one thing in common: hard work. There’s no going around the fact. If you want to succeed, then you’ve got to put in the work and act...[Watch] Video Surfaces Of Incident Where Instructor Left BJJ White Belt Paralyzed
Apr 01, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Video Surfaces Of Incident Where Instructor Left BJJ White Belt Paralyzed
The tragic accident that left Jack Greener, a BJJ white belt, quadriplegic has made a shock wave in the Jiu-Jitsu world. It was reported that during one of the classes, Greener’s coach placed...Rener Gracie Blasts BJJ Instructor who Accidentally Injured White Belt & Forced to Pay $46 Million
Mar 31, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Rener Gracie Blasts BJJ Instructor who Accidentally Injured White Belt & Forced to Pay $46 Million
In November of 2018, 23-year-old Jack Greener was a beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student at Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club in Del Mar, California. He was paired with 30-year-old Francisco Iturralde, a...BJJ White Belt, Left Paralyzed By Coach During Class, Awarded $46 Million By The Jury
Mar 31, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ White Belt, Left Paralyzed By Coach During Class, Awarded $46 Million By The Jury
Jack Greener enrolled into the “Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club” back in 2018. During one of the classes, the BJJ white belt was pinned to the mat by a coach, who placed his entire bodyweight on...Demian Maia Feels Like A White Belt As A MMA Color Commentator: “We Did 1000 Fights [As Practice]”
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Demian Maia Feels Like A White Belt As A MMA Color Commentator: “We Did 1000 Fights [As Practice]”
Demian Maia, one of the greatest BJJ athletes to ever compete in MMA, has been working for some time as a UFC Fight Pass color commentator in Brazil. And he’s set on becoming as great in being...John Danaher Shares The First 2 Skills Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn
Feb 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Shares The First 2 Skills Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn
Let’s say that you just started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… That you’re a fresh BJJ white belt and that you’re kind of confused. There are so many techniques and positions...Jocko Willink’s Advice For BJJ White Belts: “Keep Your Ego In Check”
Feb 02, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jocko Willink’s Advice For BJJ White Belts: “Keep Your Ego In Check”
Just started out with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Amazing! You’re probably having a great time, practicing this awesome martial art – especially when it comes to sparring, i.e. the rolling part...Struggles of a Female BJJ White Belt: Sweaty & Hairy Guys, Smelly Gis
Nov 07, 2022Ignacio FalcoComments Off on Struggles of a Female BJJ White Belt: Sweaty & Hairy Guys, Smelly Gis
Sweaty guys, hairy chests, smelly Gis, and close spaces. Your academy certainly has the perfect ingredients to scare away every woman in town. That’s right! Jiu-Jitsu can certainly be intimidating...Another Hilarious Fake BJJ White Belt Prank
Nov 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Another Hilarious Fake BJJ White Belt Prank
Over the years, we have seen many white belt pranks. The setting is simple. A high level grappler puts on a disguise and a white belt, acts all goofy and goes to a BJJ academy and pretends that it is...BJJ White Belts… You Have To Learn This Basic Guillotine Choke Setup
Oct 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ White Belts… You Have To Learn This Basic Guillotine Choke Setup
The guillotine is a cruel strangulation. It goes fast, from multiple angles, no matter how strong you are. This versatility and speed make the guillotine ideal for sport BJJ players, who occasionally...BJJ White Belts Should Work On Defense More Than On Submissions
Jul 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ White Belts Should Work On Defense More Than On Submissions
Hey, we get it! You’ve recently become a part of the BJJ white belts tribe and you’re so eager about learning and applying submissions! But, hear us out: for now, you’re going to be much better...BJJ Advice: Treat Rolling With BJJ White Belts Like It’s A Fight
Jun 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Treat Rolling With BJJ White Belts Like It’s A Fight
Ever had that feeling that, when you’re rolling with a (brand new) BJJ white belt, it’s almost as if it’s a life-or-death situation for them? Like, they’re going full force,...BJJ Instructors: Don’t Let White Belt Students “Coach” Others During Class
Jun 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Instructors: Don’t Let White Belt Students “Coach” Others During Class
If you’re a BJJ instructor, you’ve probably seen the following behavior. There’s a white belt in your class that sometimes takes the liberty of showing techniques to other students. He gives...Why Do So Many White Belts Quit Jiu-Jitsu? Simple – It’s The Mindset
Jun 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Why Do So Many White Belts Quit Jiu-Jitsu? Simple – It’s The Mindset
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, you’ve probably met a lot of people on the mats. And, along the way, you’ve also seen a lot of people leave as well; some...You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
Starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is tough. You get to the class and everyone else is better than you are… Heck, even those other white belts who’ve been training for just 2 or 3 months...