Caio Terra: “Have Fun – With Time, Everyone Gets Promoted”
Oct 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being focused on the journey rather than the destination is one of those sayings that are more than true in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially when you’re not seeing the results you wanted to...
Kit Dale: “Concepts Are Far More Powerful Than Technique In Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Kit Dale is one of the most beloved athletes in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. His deep understanding of the BJJ game, combined with an entertaining personality, make it a pleasure to watch him...
Fabio Gurgel: “Never Stop Training, No Matter How Hard It Gets”
Oct 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is never easy. Even though you may enjoy it a lot, rolling will, for the most part, stay challenging; making you improve both physically and mentally. However, as you...
John Danaher: “These Are The 5 Essential Things You Need To Excel In Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely regarded as perhaps the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach of his generation. A black belt under Renzo Gracie, he is best known for the successes of Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon;...
This Is Why Video Recording Your Rolls Will Help You Excel In BJJ
Oct 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone wants to find out the secret to becoming good in BJJ! They want to figure out that „one little detail“ or that „one small change“ in their game, which would give them an edge over...
Ricardo Almeida: “You Should Compete Often & Do Lots Of Drilling And Specific Rounds”
Oct 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ricardo Almeida is Renzo Gracie’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a widely known name in the BJJ community. He is also one of the greatest BJJ coaches out there, having promoted some...
John Danaher Explains Why You Should Write Down What You Learn During Training
Oct 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ever felt like you have too much on your plate while training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Probably more often than not – and most likely due to the sheer amount of stuff you have to learn during...
ADCC Champion Yuri Simoes: “I Love The Process of Learning and Training”
Sep 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yuri Simoes is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters in history; a two-times ADCC champion (2015 and 2017). In an interview that was recently published on GracieMag, Simoes looked back on his...
How BJJ Can Help You In Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One
Aug 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Losing a loved one is always devastating. And it’s not easy to come to terms with it, especially if it was someone really close to you. It can take months and even years before you, at least...
Craig Jones Explains How To Earn $$$ And Become A Full Time Grappler
Aug 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to start earning money from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Not just a bit here and there, and not just to get by, however – but instead, to earn a living from grappling? Then you should,...
Dangers of Being Too Obsessed About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being driven is most often a good thing. If you’re highly motivated and wish to continue improving every day, being a tad obsessed about Jiu-Jitsu is going to get you extremely far. However,...
So There’s That ONE GUY You Absolutely CAN’T Stand in Your Academy?
Jul 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being and training in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is awesome for the most part. You get to hang out with the people you love and feel comfortable with, and you get to choke them out in the...
Taking Notes: The Game Changer to Skyrocket your Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
No, no, no. You don’t need to write notes about your training into your BJJ journal. It isn’t something that’s absolutely necessary. Because, truth be told, writing notes can take...
What Makes A Great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Jul 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a BJJ instructor – or do you want to become one? Are you looking to become the BEST instructor possible? That’s fantastic! No doubt you’ll be a great one. Here are the qualities...
When You Can’t Stop Yourself From Letting Everyone Know You Train BJJ
Jul 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know. You train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and you’re cool because of that! But it’s easy for us to know, as well as your training partners and other fellow Jiujiteiros; for we train it...
Should You Ask A Black Belt To Roll? A Primer On Respect In BJJ
Jul 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
„Should I ask a black belt to roll with me?“ A question that seems to be unnecessary at first, but then again – isn’t it disrespectful to ask someone who’s a higher rank than you...
Why Is Micael Galvao So Good – And What Is It Like To Grapple With Him?
Jun 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Micael Galvao – one of the most exciting prospects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today – competed against some of the world’s best black belts at the “Evolve Ur Game 2”...
8 Most Common (And Ridiculous) Excuses For Skipping A Jiu-Jitsu Class
Jun 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Excuses, excuses… There are so many of them, and everyone falls prey to some of them – from time to time. But what’s important isn’t that you fail occasionally; instead, it is...
How To Stand Out From Others at Your Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Jun 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
How would you like to be a bit more special… To stand out from other training partners in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy? To make a name for yourself and to, simultaneously, become a force to...
The Most Important Things You’ll Learn As A BJJ Black Belt
Jun 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The time you spend on the mats will, one day, culminate with a black belt. Of course, your mind is set to continue training after you become a black belt… But, what do you think are the most...
Should You Help Out A White Belt… If You’re A White Belt, Too?
Jun 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you’re a white belt, drilling a move or in the midst of rolling with someone… And you see an another white belt struggling with a technique – be it your own...
What’s The Difference Between Blue And Purple Belt In BJJ?
Jun 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Ever wondered what’s the difference between a blue and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, the simple answer is that there is a...
Collect Experiences, Not Taps: What Really Matters In BJJ
May 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Winning is important. It’s important both in life and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alike. Performing your technique with precision, and getting the tap with it… It’s such a marvelous...
The Way To Becoming Better In BJJ Is Through SUFFERING
May 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Things aren’t going exactly your way on the mats lately, aren’t they… It seems as if you’re constantly failing at every drill, roll and technique you attempt to execute....
