The Right MINDSET And APPROACH When Rolling With Better Training Partners
Feb 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So, your coach matched you with that terrifying blue belt (again) for your next roll. He’s bigger, stronger, faster, and much more technically sound than you are. In short: he’s way...
Should Your Kids Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu As Their First Sport?
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you fell in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have been training it for quite some time now. In fact, you came to love and enjoy it so much, that you’re thinking of getting your kids to...
Position Or Submission: Which Should Come First In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Jan 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Uhhh, soooo… You’ve been training BJJ for a bit, and there is (still) this one thought that keeps troubling you: position or submission? Should you go for the position first, before you...
Is It Ever Okay To Go For The Points In BJJ – And Not For The Finish?
Jan 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Hmmm… If you’re competing in a BJJ match – and if the rules allow for it – is it ever okay to go for points in order to win? Or should you always aim towards the finish? A large part...
3 Keys To Keep Improving Your Guard Passing Skills In Jiu Jitsu
Jan 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If there is one area of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that’s almost as exciting as its submissions are, it’s the Guard Passes! Guard passing has so many different forms and variations to it –...
Lower Back Pain? Here’s A Start Of The Solution For Every Grappler
Jan 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the good ol’ friend of every Jiujiteiro – pain. If you’ve been training BJJ for a while, something is going to start hurting; whether it’s your shoulder, your elbow, your...
How To Safely Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu In Your 50’s And Onward
Jan 13, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Regardless of how old you may be, the love for Jiu Jitsu will follow you for as long as you’re alive. The way it makes you feel better about yourself, and the smile it puts on your face…...
It’s Not About The Medal – Enjoying Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey
Jan 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is fantastic and immeasurably valuable for so many reasons. It makes you healthier, fitter, and more self-confident. You make friendships, which often last for a lifetime. You...
The Kaizen Principle: Getting 1% Better In Jiu Jitsu Every Day
Jan 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You’ll hit tough roadblocks on your Jiu Jitsu path. Often, you’ll get angry and question whether it’s worthwhile to continue training or not… But hear us out: feel free to be...
Being BAD At Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is The First Step To Being GOOD At It
Jan 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It’s completely natural to encounter ups and downs throughout your BJJ journey. There will be a lot of great days, during which you’ll enjoy every step – every drill, every roll, every...
Here’s Why The GUARD PULL Is Actually USEFUL In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jan 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Guard Pull in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often portrayed as „unmanly“, „cowardly“ and as „something which only those without takedown game would do“. Now, everyone is entitled to their...
Becoming A BJJ Black Belt Is Much More Than Having Great Technique
Jan 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
What would you say is the most important thing for receiving a BJJ black belt? Sure enough, it’s the techniques and the proficiency you’ll use them with. You just can’t get your...
“Wow man, you’re so strong!” – Using Strength In BJJ Is NOT A Bad Thing
Jan 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of back-handed compliments, one of the worst ones you can get in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is: „Wow, bro, you’re so strong!“ It’s really a slap to the face to your technique...
How To Prepare For A BJJ Competition With A Different Ruleset
Dec 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t as simple as just „going out there“ and „giving your best“. Sure, it’s important to enjoy the experience and have fun; but if you want to...
Jiu Jitsu Is Great… But Remember: It Isn’t Everything
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes find yourself daydreaming about Jiu Jitsu? Thinking about all of the techniques you’ve been learning and drilling, about the rolls and submissions you had, as well as the...
0$ In Your Wallet? Here’s How To Start Training BJJ When You’re Broke
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so much more than just a martial art. It’s an opportunity not just to get fit and skillful, able to defend yourself; but it’s a fantastic door to life-long...
Do THIS To Have Consistent Levels Of ENERGY In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Have you noticed that your Jiu Jitsu training sessions aren’t really similar to one another? It’s not just about how „well“ your training goes – meaning, how much you’ve...
Not Satisfied With Your BJJ Progress? Take A Step Back – Appreciate How Far You Came
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel about your current Jiu Jitsu progress? Are you really satisfied about it? Perhaps borderline satisfied… Or not satisfied at all? Training BJJ can sometimes be a real...
No Time For BJJ? Getting Up Early In The Morning Will Solve This Issue
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It’s so easy to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when you’re young! When you’re a kid or even a student, your life basically comes down to going to school/university, studying, Jiu Jitsu...
If You Don’t Feel Like Going To BJJ Today… Here’s Why You MUST Go
Dec 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
More often than not, going to BJJ will feel as one of the best things in the world; you’ll feel happy, excited and really enthusiastic about learning new techniques and rolling with your...
The Importance Of Proper TIMING In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Not everything is about techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sure, technique is most important – for, if you don’t have it, what will you...
5 Easy To Use Tips For A FASTER FINISH FROM THE BACK In BJJ
Nov 29, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Taking the opponent’s back is the ultimate position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but getting there is no easy business. It takes a lot of sweat and change-of-tactics to outsmart and outpace your...
Cracking Your Back Sure Feels Good… But Is It Bad For Your Health?
Nov 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you know very well just how stiff your back can get. All of that inverting, getting stacked, pressure passed and twisted into all directions takes its toll....
Most Stupid Ways To Get Injured In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
All things aside, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport. And, just like it is the case with any combat sport, chances are that you’ll get injured somewhere along the line....
