Craig Jones Reveals Key To Lifetime Jiu-Jitsu Training
Sep 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to being able to train Jiu-Jitsu for a long, long time… Not just for years – but for upcoming decades even? Well, from Craig Jones’ perspective, the answer is...
Marcelo Garcia Details The Mindset You’ve Got To Have When You Compete
Aug 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia is widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in BJJ history… Making his advice invaluable to anyone aspiring to follow in his footsteps. And, well, his footsteps have...
Extremely Successful BJJ Competitors All Have These 5 Habits
Jul 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to compete regularly and bring medals home? If so, then you need to get your training and overall approach to BJJ in check – you need to start thinking about the broader picture, as...
This Is Why 99% Of People QUIT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
To train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not an easy task. It takes a lot of determination, grit, and the desire to become the best that you can in the martial art. However, it also takes a bit of cooperation...
Jasmine Rocha: “You Don’t Have To Be Good At Jiu-Jitsu”
May 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you ever feel stressed out because you don’t feel that you’re as good at Jiu-Jitsu as you wished you were? Well, Jasmine Rocha – daughter of the legendary Vagner Rocha –...
Josh Hinger’s Pre-Competition Warm-Up Formula: “You’re Worried About Getting Too Tired…”
May 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Figuring out what to do for your warm-up before your (first) competition match at a tournament can be quite difficult. Should you warm up your joints? Do some yoga? Run? Do some flow rolls? Well,...
Pay Attention To These 2 Things In A BJJ Academy
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to start training… Or have you already been a part of a BJJ academy for some time now, but are considering whether or not it has what you need? As in – you’re thinking...
#1 Advice To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu: Let Good Positions Work For You
May 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you begin training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you often get gassed out really quickly. And not just because you don’t have the cardio – but also because you don’t know how to move...
Tom DeBlass Explains The Key To Longevity In BJJ: “Not Submitting Everyone On The Mats”
May 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Does it feel good to submit (almost) everyone on the mats? It sure does. But is it the most important thing for longevity in the sport? Well, Tom DeBlass doesn’t think so. Here’s what he...
“I’m A BJJ Hobbyist In A Class Full Of Competitors… What Should I Do?”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a hobbyist in a class full of competitors can indeed present a unique set of challenges, but it also offers a range of benefits. Here are some steps you can take to...
How To Deal With Getting Older In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is universally renowned as a martial art that welcomes all ages, genders, and skill levels. It’s a sport that promises lifelong learning and physical engagement,...
Caio Terra: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not The Healthiest Thing To Do When You Do It Too Much”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever “success” means to you – you’ll need to be willing to push through a lot of hard work and quite a bit of...
Destroy Anxiety Before BJJ Competition With These 2 Mindset Shifts
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dealing with pre-competition anxiety in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or any sport can indeed be challenging, but the two mindset shifts you outlined can be very effective. Here’s how to implement and...
How To Keep Your Motivation In BJJ If You’re Getting Manhandled All The Time?
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Maintaining motivation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially when you find yourself frequently overpowered by larger opponents, can indeed be challenging. However, with the right mindset and approach,...
John Danaher: “No One Cares If You Got A Black Belt”
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to earn a black belt Brazilian in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it takes a lot of effort, focus, and a lot of overcoming of failure… But, the truth is, that you’ll probably get your...
Not Improving In BJJ? Training Harder Isn’t The Answer
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching a plateau in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be frustrating. You might be putting in countless hours on the mat, rolling and drilling, but see no significant improvements. This common scenario leads...
Should You Wear a Cup for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport. And, even though it’s often called “the Gentle Art”, injuries do happen… And not just injuries, but nasty hits as well – for...
My EYESIGHT is Bad & I Wear Glasses – How Am I Going To Train BJJ?
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is tough as it already is, but what if your vision is bad? What if, in order to function in your day-to-day life, you need to wear glasses? A lot of people have poor...
Confidence To Be Wrong: A Must In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of types of confidence in Jiu-Jitsu. The confidence to go for a submission that doesn’t seem fully set up. The confidence to try an escape, even though you’re not sure of...
Andrew Wiltse: “Rolling Isn’t Enough For Conditioning”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How good is your conditioning on the mats? Do you find yourself gassing out too quickly… Or do you think that you still haven’t reached your peak when it comes to cardio? If that’s...
Tom DeBlass’s Advice for Young BJJ Athletes: “Competing Doesn’t Pay The Bills”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a young BJJ athlete who wants to make a name for himself in the sport? More importantly, you want to make a living off of Jiu-Jitsu – and you’re highly motivated to make...
Caio Terra’s Precious Advice For Those Worried About Getting Promoted
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, we get it. You want to be promoted to the next belt level – heck, you might even feel that you’re ready for it. But the promotion isn’t coming and you’re kind of...
Lachlan Giles Reveals How To Improve In BJJ With Limited Time
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if all you could do during the day is train, think, and watch stuff about Jiu-Jitsu? Well, there’s other stuff that needs attending to. Such as your family, your...
John Danaher: “The Outcome Of A Match Is Settled Before Athletes Step On The Mat”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a lot that comes into play when a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match starts… There are a lot of factors that will dictate who will win, and luck is certainly one of them. However, as...
