Tag Archive: Armbar, BJJ Advice, BJJ Techniques, bjj training, Submission, Tips
How To Do The Perfect Armbar In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Do The Perfect Armbar In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
The Armbar is one of those techniques that you learn in the very beginning of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey… But that will take a lifetime to perfect. And you should take as much time as...Wanna Know How NOT To Get Smashed By Younger Practitioners In BJJ?
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Wanna Know How NOT To Get Smashed By Younger Practitioners In BJJ?
So you’re a bit of an older BJJ practitioner, right? You don’t even have to be old to feel old on the mats. You can be as young as 30, and yet feel old because there’re those...BJJ Advice: Don’t Sacrifice Top Position Willingly
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Don’t Sacrifice Top Position Willingly
Sure, playing guard is cool and it might be very beneficial for your style and game… But here’s the thing: you should probably stop willingly sacrificing top position. John Danaher...Injured? Don’t Miss Training – Watch & Learn From Your Training Partners’ Rolls
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Injured? Don’t Miss Training – Watch & Learn From Your Training Partners’ Rolls
So you’ve gotten injured for one reason or another… And now you can’t roll. Heck, you might not even be able to drill any techniques either – and so you’re thinking...John Danaher: “You Don’t Have To Be Heavy To Use Your Weight To Advantage Against An Opponent”
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher: “You Don’t Have To Be Heavy To Use Your Weight To Advantage Against An Opponent”
Shucks… It would be so good if you weighed just a little bit more, so that you could use more pressure and make your training partners suffer that way, right? Well, sure. If you want to gain...Tom DeBlass’s BJJ & Life Advice: “Do Not Run From Hardships”
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass’s BJJ & Life Advice: “Do Not Run From Hardships”
Tom DeBlass is one of the most respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches in the world. He’s done a lot to promote the sport in the best of ways… But all of that success...Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advice: Beware Of Tunnel Vision
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advice: Beware Of Tunnel Vision
Ever experienced that feeling of tunnel vision when training – and/or even more so, while competing in a tournament? This is a normal phenomena. However, you should be aware that it’s...John Danaher’s Superb Advice: “Get Your Hands On Them Early”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher’s Superb Advice: “Get Your Hands On Them Early”
One of the most interesting things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is its unpredictability… Sometimes, you can never know the direction the match/roll will go! However, if you’re on the...Jeff Glover Has Simple Advice For Better Jiu-Jitsu: “Block The Go Behind”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jeff Glover Has Simple Advice For Better Jiu-Jitsu: “Block The Go Behind”
What’s the absolute worst position to end up in if you’re on the receiving end in Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah – it’s getting your back taken. And yet, chances are that you let your...Heath Pedigo: “Not Showing Up To The Podium When You Lose Is One Of The Most Disrespectful Things…”
Nov 18, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Heath Pedigo: “Not Showing Up To The Podium When You Lose Is One Of The Most Disrespectful Things…”
If you’ve competed (or at least been present) at a reasonable number of tournaments, you’ve probably experienced a situation when a person who isn’t the winner of their...Gordon Ryan: “Motivation Can, But Discipline Should Never Be An Issue”
Nov 18, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan: “Motivation Can, But Discipline Should Never Be An Issue”
Gordon Ryan, arguably the greatest no-gi BJJ athlete of all time, recently shared his wisdom on navigating the challenges of training – in a podcast episode with illusionist Chris Angel. Ryan...Kit Dale Shares Best Way To Learn BJJ: “Doing Hip Escapes Is Unrealistic…”
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kit Dale Shares Best Way To Learn BJJ: “Doing Hip Escapes Is Unrealistic…”
What do your warm ups look like at the moment? Lots of running, Hip Escapes, and loads of front rolls? Well, if that’s the case… Kit Dale thinks that what you’re doing is sort of...Andre Galvao Explains The Worst Way To Lose In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao Explains The Worst Way To Lose In Jiu-Jitsu
What’s the worst way to lose in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match? Is it in the opening seconds? Is it by a submission that’s so low percentage that you’d rather never compete than be...No, You Don’t Need To Be Excellent At Everything In Jiu-Jitsu (To Become Successful)
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on No, You Don’t Need To Be Excellent At Everything In Jiu-Jitsu (To Become Successful)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners often think that they need to be excellent at everything in order to become successful on the mats. That they need to excel at as many positions, techniques,...Are You Paying Attention To Your Stance In Jiu-Jitsu?
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Are You Paying Attention To Your Stance In Jiu-Jitsu?
There are a lot of things that you should be paying attention to in Jiu-Jitsu… All of them equally important. And, yet, some things are “more equal” than others. For example, one...Competence, Not Perfection Is The Goal In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Competence, Not Perfection Is The Goal In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
You’re really hyped up about training, aren’t you? And you’d like to get every single detail of every single technique right, to surpass all of your training partners in all aspects...BJJ Advice: Get Comfortable With Closing Distance
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Get Comfortable With Closing Distance
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that doesn’t work too well from too far away. Rather, if you want to “make things happen”, you have to close distance first. However, this can...John Danaher Discusses Fastest Way To Learn Submissions In BJJ
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Discusses Fastest Way To Learn Submissions In BJJ
Everyone wants to improve as fast as possible, as soon as possible in Jiu-Jitsu, right? Yeah, we know – you included. And that’s awesome, because it can motivate you to put in the extra...These Highly Effective Habits Will Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Highly Effective Habits Will Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu
No, Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about the techniques, the details, nor even about the concepts you know how to do… And yes, even though mindset is as important, it’s not all-pervading. In...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...Tye Ruotolo: “It’s Important To Have The Ambition To Learn”
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tye Ruotolo: “It’s Important To Have The Ambition To Learn”
One of the most important things for success in Jiu-Jitsu (or any other endeavor, for that matter) is the drive and willingness to learn. To improve and perfect your skill set. Strangely enough...BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Feet Like Hands
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 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...BJJ Advice: Unsure What To Do? Go For The Back
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: Unsure What To Do? Go For The Back
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art of many options. There are so many things that can happen during a roll, so many variations to any given situation, that you can never know what might happen...