You Need To SPECIALIZE In One Type Of Subs In Your BJJ Game
Apr 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been threading along your Jiu-Jitsu path for quite some time now, perhaps an idea of specialization has crossed your mind. That is: you might’ve come to a point where you want...
This Is How To Eliminate HESITATION In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Apr 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You know that feeling when you’re supposed to do something, perhaps something scary… You know that you should go for it, but you just can’t seem to take the leap? Yup, that feeling...
These Things Matter More Than Tapping Out Your Training Partners
Apr 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tapping people out is, you could argue, the very essence of BJJ. After all, you’re here to learn how to control and submit as many training partners as possible, right? So, getting those taps...
How To Train (And Teach) BJJ With Your Kid At Home
Apr 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to train BJJ with your kid at home? Fantastic! This is a great opportunity for your child to start learning Jiu-Jitsu and fall in love with it, as well as for you to become a...
This Is How To Start Your Own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Garage
Apr 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve been training BJJ for a while, and you came to a wild idea… That you would like to start your own „BJJ garage“ – a place to drill techniques and roll with your BJJ...
Here are “Secrets” To Improving Your Leglock Game In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mar 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
With the boom of the Leglock game in the recent years, almost every Jiujiteiro wants to get better at it. However, with so much information out there, it can be rather difficult to figure out how to...
So You Have ZERO TALENT For BJJ? Don’t Despair – But Do This
Mar 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for a while and you truly enjoy learning techniques and rolling, as well as the overall atmosphere in the academy. But, alas, to your horror… You figured...
Which Techniques Should You Learn FIRST As A BJJ White Belt?
Mar 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It’s so easy to get confused as a white belt in BJJ! There are a lot of techniques out there, and you’re excited about ALL of them. Choosing which ones to learn first… Can be a...
What To Do If You’re Actually Getting WORSE In Jiu Jitsu?
Mar 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. There comes a time period in every Jiujiteiro’s life when they start to actually get WORSE in BJJ. This moment doesn’t come by just...
For These Reasons Most People Quit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu As A Blue Belt
Mar 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there’s a high probability of you quitting Jiu Jitsu as a blue belt? Yep, that’s right – the so-called „blue beltitis“ gets ahold of many Jiujiteiros… But...
A Simple Guide For Resolving 4 Most Common BJJ Aches And Pains
Mar 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
With great power in BJJ comes… Quite a bit of aches and pains, actually. It’s no secret, and every Jiujiteiro knows it: sooner or later, as you train Jiu Jitsu, you will encounter pain....
Creatine, Whey, BCAAs… Which Supplements To Take As A Grappler?
Mar 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Oh there are so many supplements to choose from out there! There’s the omnipresent whey protein, then there’s the creatine and the BCAAs, glucosamine, fish oil, the various pre-workout...
Can You Be Overweight And Still Excel in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Mar 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
„I am overweight. So can I still train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?“ The question which plagues a lot of soon-to-be BJJ white belts… And the one which makes them afraid of beginning their Arte...
How To Start Training BJJ As A Person With A Physical Disability?
Mar 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a sport of extreme fulfillment and excellence at the same time! It will make you happier than you were before, and it is going to turn you into a better human being in all...
10 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Your Blue Belt
Mar 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you would like to get your blue belt in BJJ, eh? That’s fantastic! But… Are you aware of the things that you should know first – before you get promoted? Here are 10 things that you...
Every Grappler Has The Following NEGATIVE Thoughts
Mar 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Every once in a while, during your Jiu Jitsu journey, you’ll encounter negative thoughts… Thoughts, that will make it difficult for...
5 Things You SHOULDN’T Do Before Your BJJ Training
Mar 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you wish your BJJ training session to be successful, then it isn’t enough to maximize the time and focus you spend on the mats. While your time and intensity of training – drilling and...
Want Your Kids To Start Training Jiu Jitsu? Keep These Things In Mind
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a parent, and you train BJJ – then the chances are that you’ll want your kid to start training, too! And how wouldn’t you? Jiu Jitsu has brought so much happiness,...
5 BAD HABITS In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu That You Have To AVOID
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Inverted Gear „We first make our habits, and then our habits make us“, said the great English poet John Dryden. It’s the habits that will make or break you as you go through life...
Should I Read Jiu Jitsu Technique BOOKS – Or Are They Useless?
Feb 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So, you’re looking to start reading some books, eh? And not just any books, but actual BJJ TECHNIQUE books? That’s awesome! But… Should you really read them? Given that we’re...
Are You Capable Enough To Be a Jiu Jitsu Instructor As A PURPLE BELT?
Feb 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a purple belt now? Congratulations! You already fell so deep into the BJJ rabbit hole that you probably won’t ever be pulled back out; in other words, your love for Jiu Jitsu is...
Close Your Eyes – The Benefits Of Rolling In The Dark
Feb 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There aren’t any shortcuts to success in Jiu Jitsu. You have to put in the work, the dedication, and the hours into perfecting your training if you want to fulfill your potential. However, even...
Just Stick With It – PERSISTENCE Will Solve All Of Your BJJ Woes
Feb 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Impatient to finally get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, eh? Yeah, we totally get it; sometimes, it just seems as if you’re not making any...
Tie Your Belt Properly – In Jiu Jitsu, Everything Makes The Difference
Feb 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
For real, though… Is the way you tie your belt really so important? Why can’t you just tie it into whichever knot you wish to, and get going with your training? Well, the type of a knot...
