Buchecha Shares His Secret To Success: “Doesn’t Matter If It’s In Your Sport, In Your Personal Life…”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With 13 BJJ black belt world titles and 2 ADCC championship titles to his name, as well as being one of the top ranked ONE Championship MMA fighters, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is among...
How To Be More Aggressive At The Start of a BJJ Match?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you start rolls at a slow pace? As in, you slap and bump with your training partner, and then you start out by rolling really slowly… Only to be down on points (or submissions) really quickly?...
Stop Jiu-Jitsu From Destroying Your Body
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Written by Kieren Lefevre. Jiu Jitsu is destroying your body. You must pay a fee every time you step onto the mats. No, I’m not talking about your gym membership fees but the cost to your body....
John Danaher Reveals How To Deal With Scary Situations In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are some of the scariest situations you’ve found yourself in, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, no matter what your answer may be, John Danaher has the solution: knowledge....
Kit Dale: “Not Being Good At Takedowns Comes With Many Problems”
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we get it – you’re not that good with takedowns. You never were and you, kind of, believe that takedowns just aren’t your “thing”. But here’s the problem: if...
Are IBJJF Tournaments Tougher Than Local BJJ Competitions Are?
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, whether local or international, each present their unique challenges and opportunities. As you prepare to transition from local tournaments to your first IBJJF...
Rodrigo Cavaca Shares A Winning BJJ Habit (That He’s Used Since Blue Belt)
Apr 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rodrigo Cavaca is one of the best BJJ athletes to have ever step foot on the mats. He’s won the IBJJF World Championship title (2010), the IBJJF European Championship title (in 2009 and 2010), and...
Jocko Willink’s Self-Defense Tips: “You May Look Like An Easy Target & Not Know It”
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image credits: Jocko Willink YouTube channel Self defense isn’t always about defending yourself in a bad situation. Rather, most of the time it needs to be about staying away from the bad...
Renowned Doctor Reveals BJJ Tips Given To Him By Gabi Garcia: “Once You Start…”
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Paulo Muzy – a widely popular doctor in Brazil, recognized for his expertise in bodybuilding and nutrition – is also a BJJ purple belt… And has received some awesome advice from...
Tim Kennedy: “You Should Be At Least A BJJ Blue Belt, Before Transitioning To MMA”
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some Jiu-Jitsu students don’t want to keep “rolling” all their lives. They want to make a transition to the octagon as well; to start with mixed martial arts and they want to do it...
BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Head (Literally)
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know the expression “use your head”? It’s most often used to point out that you should try and use your brain, but in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it can have a totally different…...
Jocko Willink: “Don’t Use BJJ In Street Fights & When Outnumbered – Just Run Away”
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
We know. We know that you had the following question pop up in your head once or twice: “Jeez, I’m actually getting good at this Jiu-Jitsu thing. But I wonder, how well would I do in a street...
Should You Break Someone’s Arm at a (Local) BJJ Competition If They Don’t Tap?
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In training, you’re supposed to take care of the people you roll with. Whenever you apply a submission (or perform any technique for that matter), you should take into consideration that this...
The Simple Problem With Belt Tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Belt tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu straddle a delicate balance between tradition, discipline, and practicality. While not as common as in some other martial arts, they do occur and serve a purpose in...
Dean Lister’s Leg Lock Advice: “You Have To Do Much More Of This…”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Know that saying: “Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?” It was made popular by John Danaher… But it was actually Dean Lister that Danaher heard it from first. So, it’s...
Why Are You A BJJ Blue Belt For Such A Long Time?
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It might’ve been a while since you were promoted to a BJJ blue belt… And it’s, kind of, getting on your nerves. More than anything, you’re confused; even though you’re...
What To Do If You Don’t Feel Motivated To Train BJJ Today?
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The days of low or non-existent motivation happen to everyone. Even to the most dedicated of athletes, yes. But, what separates those who become better from those who stay behind is how they handle...
Opinion: BJJ White Belts Shouldn’t Have Their Own “Style”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Being a BJJ white belt is a stressful period in one’s Jiu-Jitsu life. It’s full of failures, doubts about whether or not you’re really “cut out” for this martial...
How To Be “Faster” In Jiu-Jitsu As An Older Grappler?
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As an older grappler, you’ve probably had an experience or two of rolling against younger athletes… When you were thinking to yourself how awesome it would be to be just a little bit...
John Danaher’s 2 Tips For When You Can’t Train BJJ
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who rolls has, at time or another, come to a situation when they can’t train BJJ. Be it because of an injury, obligations, or just “life” – sometimes you simply...
Jeff Glover Shares Advice For Young Grapplers: “Don’t Be A Beta”
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover is one of the best and most exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes to ever do it. His style and outspoken nature have turned him into a fan-favorite for many – and he’s got...
What’s The Right Mindset When Rolling With A (Much) Better BJJ Athlete?
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
We know how it feels. Your next sparring partner is a BJJ purple, brown, or black belt… And boy, are they better than you. They can tap you out and they can do it whenever they want. Almost...
The #1 Weight Training Mistake BJJ Athletes Make
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a demanding martial art that tests both your physical and mental strength. To complement their training and enhance performance, many BJJ athletes turn to weight training....
7 Tips For Getting Your BJJ Purple Belt Promotion
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Going from blue to the purple belt is not an easy task. Sure, you could’ve received your blue belt just on the basis of consistency, but if your purple belt is going to be worth anything…...
