Keenan Cornelius: “The Only Way To Thrive In BJJ Is To Operate A BJJ Academy”
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of people who train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu would, at least in part, like to earn money from the Gentle Art. And while that is possible, not a lot of BJJ students get to make a living from it....
The Simple Problem With Belt Tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Belt tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu straddle a delicate balance between tradition, discipline, and practicality. While not as common as in some other martial arts, they do occur and serve a purpose in...
Who Should Be Cleaning The Mats In A BJJ School?
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Having clean mats in a BJJ school is incredibly important. It lowers the chances of something like ringworm from happening in the first place… And when someone does get ringworm or similar, clean...
Advice For Dating Your BJJ Teammates: Move Very Slowly & Respect The Situation
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, it’s natural that the idea of dating a fellow gym member might have crossed your mind. But is it a good idea to pursue a...
Dean Lister’s MMA Gym Has Burned Down – Lister Escapes With Minor Injuries
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Victory MMA and Fitness, a renowned gym owned by BJJ legend Dean Lister, was partly destroyed by a devastating fire. The fire, which erupted in the early hours of February 22, not only destroyed the...
How To Train BJJ If You Can’t Afford To Pay For an Academy
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So, you want to train Jiu Jitsu… And, whether you want to continue training or just get started on your BJJ journey, the problem is the same – you don’t have the money for it! Look, we...
Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What makes for a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? Well, Fabio Gurgel believes that there is no “big secret”. You have to invest time and effort into your craft, plus provide opportunities...
Ruotolo Brothers Show Off Their New BJJ Gym In Costa Rica: “So Stoked!”
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo brothers – Kade and Tye – have recently opened the doors to their new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training facility in Costa Rica! They’ve shared the awesome news via social...
Craig Jones: “Running a BJJ Gym is Horrible, Dealing with New People is Fu*king Horrible”
Jan 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve been training BJJ for a couple of years already. You’re one of the best Jiujiteiros in your team and you’ve gained some experience in teaching others… What’s...
What A ‘Mat Enforcer’ In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – And How To Be One?
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for long enough, then you’ve probably heard of someone being called a „mat enforcer“. But, what does this even mean – is the mat enforcer...
Thomas Bracher Opens First ATOS Affiliate In The United Kingdom
Dec 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a significant move for the UK’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene, Thomas Bracher – a prominent English BJJ competitor – has established the first ATOS affiliate in the United Kingdom!...
Ruotolo Brothers Close To Opening Their BJJ Gym In Costa Rica: “It’s Complete Freedom”
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tye Ruotolo is making waves not just in the ring – but also off it. The 20-year-old and his twin brother Kade are close to opening a BJJ gym...
Craig Jones Reveals The Worst Thing About Opening A BJJ Gym (For Him)
Sep 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to open your very own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym one day? If so, then you have to be aware that there are multiple things you’ll have to look out for. One of them being rules and...
BJJ Instructor Allen Todd Pisarich Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison For Sexual Abuse Of Juveniles
Aug 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Allan Todd Pisarich, BJJ black belt and former instructor at an Ocean Springs gym, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison – with 20 years to serve day for day. According to Wlox, the...
Firas Zahabi Shares “Do’s & Don’ts” Of Being A Good Training Partner In BJJ
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to be a good training partner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Perhaps the kind of a training partner that everyone wants to roll with and has nothing but good things to say about? In that case,...
Fabricio Andrey, Brenda Larissa, Luiz Paulo Join Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team
Aug 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Several days after it was announced that Fabricio Andrey, Brenda Larissa, and Luiz Paulo have all left Melqui Galvao’s team, it’s now been revealed which team they’ve joined…...
Gabriel Sousa Leaves ZR Team & Joins Essential Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gabriel Sousa, one of the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt competitors at lighter weight classes, has decided to leave ZR Team. He is now a part of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu team, training...
3 Top BJJ Black Belt Competitors Leave Melqui Galvao’s Team
Jul 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: 3 top BJJ black belt competitors have parted ways with the Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu team. Luiz Paulo, Fabricio Andrey, and Brenda Larissa have made the decision to leave the team....
Royce Gracie Critiques BJJ Academies For Not Teaching Self-Defense
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why did you start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Perhaps you found out about it by chance and it seemed interesting, maybe a friend recommended it to you, or maybe you were looking to learn how to...
Royce Gracie: “BJJ Academies Lost The Essence Of Martial Arts”
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, UFC’s and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, thinks that BJJ academies have “lost their way”. Predominantly because, in his opinion, they are increasingly neglecting the...
Draculino On The Secret To Being A Great Coach: “The Training Regimen”
Jul 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to becoming a great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? That’s the question we’ve asked world-class coach Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães a while back. And, well,...
Nick Rodriguez Reveals Who Owns B-Team: “We Have A Business Partner As Well”
Jul 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The B-Team is one of the most popular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams and academies on the planet – and for good reason. Their branding, as well as competition successes and overall approach to...
Nicky Rod: “Gordon Hates B-Team So Much That He’ll Talk Bad About His Own Teammates…”
Jul 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez put on a spectacular performance at the UFC Fight Pas Invitational 4 submission grappling absolute tournament; winning the $30,000 by defeating Roberto Jimenez, Vagner Rocha, and...
Renzo Gracie Opens First Academy In The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie has opened his first academy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – in Dubai! The awesome news were shared on social media: Welcome to Renzo Gracie Dubai, the first Renzo Gracie...
