Tag Archive: BJJ Advice, bjj lifestyle, life
Is Sacrificing Your Free Time For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Really Worth It?
Mar 17, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Is Sacrificing Your Free Time For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Really Worth It?
Truth be told, Jiu Jitsu takes a lot of time. It’s not just about the training; but there’s the getting ready part, travelling to the academy part, showering after training part, driving...Advice For Dating Your BJJ Teammates: Move Very Slowly & Respect The Situation
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Advice For Dating Your BJJ Teammates: Move Very Slowly & Respect The Situation
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...BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Feet Like Hands
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Feet Like Hands
One of the most important things you could (and should) learn in Jiu-Jitsu is to use everything you have available. But, when you’re used to just using your hands, it can be difficult figuring...6 Mistakes BJJ White Belts Make – That Everyone Hates
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 6 Mistakes BJJ White Belts Make – That Everyone Hates
If you’re a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt, then it’s only normal that you’ll be making mistakes. You have to start from somewhere, after all… However, some of these mistakes are a big no-no...John Danaher Reveals The One Detail EVERY Grappler Needs To Know About Strangles In BJJ…
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Reveals The One Detail EVERY Grappler Needs To Know About Strangles In BJJ…
Let’s say that you’re in competition and you’ve caught your opponent in a choke. You’re excited about it and you squeeze it… But nothing happens. They aren’t...Should You Ever Not Tap Out In BJJ? John Danaher Shares His Opinion
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Should You Ever Not Tap Out In BJJ? John Danaher Shares His Opinion
Tapping is the most important move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It makes it possible for you to keep training and competing for years to come, and it also opens up more learning and rolling opportunities....Ben Askren Gives Advice To Young People: “Learn To Wrestle”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ben Askren Gives Advice To Young People: “Learn To Wrestle”
When you’re young, the world can be a rather confusing place. So much to learn, so much to experience, and so many questions on what constitutes a “good life” – yet so little...Read Your Opponents: The Key To Success In BJJ Competition
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Read Your Opponents: The Key To Success In BJJ Competition
If you want to win BJJ matches more often than not, then it’s a must that you develop a solid game plan. You need to know what you want to do and how to get there – otherwise,...“Jiu-Jitsu Is Not An Easy Lifestyle, It’s A Difficult Lifestyle” – Caio Terra On Success In BJJ
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not An Easy Lifestyle, It’s A Difficult Lifestyle” – Caio Terra On Success In BJJ
No matter how much you love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, if you want to succeed in it as a competitor… It’s not going to be an easy path. Far from it. Caio Terra knows that well. As a 12-time...Improvement In BJJ Has A Price… Are You Willing To Pay For It?
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Improvement In BJJ Has A Price… Are You Willing To Pay For It?
So you want to become better in Jiu-Jitsu, right… But are you willing to pay the price for it? No, not the price of training, sweat, and hard work. It’s obvious that you’re already...“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on “The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...How To Build A Social Media Following & Earn Money As A Grappler?
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Build A Social Media Following & Earn Money As A Grappler?
You Do Not Need to Be a World Champion or Black Belt to Make More Money in Jiu-Jitsu. In fact being one could be a hindrance. All too often you see top competitors open a gym and forget that they are...Fancy Moves Or Foundational Techniques? John Danaher Offers A Different Perspective
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fancy Moves Or Foundational Techniques? John Danaher Offers A Different Perspective
When it comes to training rolls and competition, it’s normal that you’d like to hit that fancy move… To “wow” the crowd (or even just your coach). However, even though...Is It WRONG To Submit Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Is It WRONG To Submit Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. After you’ve been training for quite some time, there will come a moment or two when you’ll – to your surprise – have an...Ricardo Almeida: “Don’t Be Lazy – Try To Work Around An Injury”
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ricardo Almeida: “Don’t Be Lazy – Try To Work Around An Injury”
If you’ve ever been injured in BJJ, you know how frustrating it can be – because it inhibits your ability to train properly. However, something strange happens sometimes as a result of...Danielle Kelly Explains How To Know When (Not) To Tap Out
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Danielle Kelly Explains How To Know When (Not) To Tap Out
Last year’s bout between Mikey Musumeci and Gantumur Bayanduuren has shown what can happen when you don’t tap out to a submission… Especially if it’s a Leg Lock, as...GSP Highlights The Risks Of Overtraining: “All Sorts Of Problems…”
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on GSP Highlights The Risks Of Overtraining: “All Sorts Of Problems…”
The line between rigorous training and overtraining can often blur in the world of martial arts… And now, Georges St-Pierre – the legendary UFC champion – recently shed light on...Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
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...Jeff Glover Shares Valuable BJJ Longevity Tips & Great Guard Drills
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jeff Glover Shares Valuable BJJ Longevity Tips & Great Guard Drills
Jeff Glover is truly one of a kind. One of the best-recognized BJJ athletes in the world, Jeff hasn’t just been extraordinarily successful in competition – but he’s also had a fair...John Danaher Explains Why Strangles Are Better Than Joint Locks In BJJ
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Explains Why Strangles Are Better Than Joint Locks In BJJ
If you had to choose between strangles (i.e. chokes) and joint locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Which one of the two would you pick? Well, strangles would be the smartest choice. Why? John...2x ADCC Champ JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 2x ADCC Champ JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
To gi or not to gi… That is the question. Though the answer could be pretty obvious – as it might be best to train both. For, even if you’re competing exclusively in either,...Dean Lister’s Advice To Young BJJ Practitioners: “Be Careful Who You Choose As Your Girlfriend Or Boyfriend”
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dean Lister’s Advice To Young BJJ Practitioners: “Be Careful Who You Choose As Your Girlfriend Or Boyfriend”
Whenever you want to accomplish something – be it on the mats, in your career, or life in general – it’s not just important what you do and how you do it… It’s also...Do Women Face A Hurdle When Starting Jiu-Jitsu? Jocko Willink Weighs In
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Do Women Face A Hurdle When Starting Jiu-Jitsu? Jocko Willink Weighs In
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a gift… That will not just give you better physical fitness, but it will also grant you better self-confidence, self-respect, new friendships and experiences,...Fabio Gurgel Says That Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel Says That Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition
There are a lot of things that BJJ coaches around the world could be doing better. You’re probably aware of one or two of them yourself. But Fabio Gurgel, one of the most influential people in...