BJJ Black Belt Slams Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups: “A Lot Of People Will Be Really Upset”
Dec 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
AJ Discianni, a BJJ black belt under Brad Court and co-owner of New Asgard Martial Arts in Pennsylvania, has spent over a decade inside the sport – and he believes a lot of the teaching practices...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Schools That Shame Students For Being Late: “Choose Your Battles”
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is pushing back against what he sees as misplaced priorities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies. After seeing a school publicly call out one of its students for arriving late to class,...
BJJ Academy Owner Jackson Galka: “Most BJJ Academies Are Dirty, They Don’t Have Proper Air Conditioning”
Sep 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
North Star Academy owner Jackson Galka has drawn attention to what he views as widespread problems in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms across the United States, calling out issues of cleanliness, space, and...
Andrew Wiltse Announces Return To BJJ With New Academy
Aug 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Andrew Wiltse has confirmed that he will be making a return to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this time by opening Wiltse Brothers BJJ alongside his brother, Bird Wiltse! The move marks a major turning point...
Matt Serra Explains Why He Regularly Kicks Students Out Of His Gym
Aug 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion Matt Serra is known for his toughness inside the cage, but that same no-nonsense attitude also extends to how he runs his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Ryan Hall Explains The Critical Difference Between A Coach And An Instructor
Aug 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Hall has offered a perspective on a distinction that many martial arts students overlook: the difference between a coach and an instructor. According to Hall, understanding this gap is vital for...
Former FBI Agent Explains How Extremist Groups Recruit Members In BJJ & Other Martial Arts Gyms
Aug 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former FBI special agent Mike German, who spent 16 years in undercover operations, has shed light on how some organized extremist groups exploit martial arts spaces for recruitment. Now a fellow at...
Ffion Davies Named Head Coach Of A Luxury, £230 Per Month BJJ Academy
Jul 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
World champion grappler Ffion Davies is taking on a new role this summer as the head coach of ARMA BJJ, a luxury Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy opening August 1st in London. Known as the most...
