BJJ Advice: Play It Loose To Learn & Improve
Oct 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us for a second: when it comes to new positions and techniques in Jiu-Jitsu, how do you usually go about them in training? Do you find yourself to be too “tight” when...
The Danger Of Being Too Defensive In BJJ: “It’s Hard To Get Better That Way”
Oct 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be cool if you were never submitted in Jiu-Jitsu? Like, no matter the skill level of your opponent? Well, Brian Glick says that it is possible to develop this sort of a...
Nicholas Meregali: “It’s Not About Money – Skills Come First & They Will Last Forever”
Oct 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to create a name for yourself, right? Be it in grappling or some other field… You want to be known as that guy/woman. As someone who is respected and, in a way, maybe even feared by...
The Secret To More Submissions In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Dual Threats
Oct 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Everything you’re doing is on point, right? You’ve got your guard passes nailed down, you get to dominant positions on the regular, you hold those positions more than well… But when...
Kit Dale Reveals Revolutionary Way To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu – „Task Based Games“
Sep 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Okay, be honest with us for a second… For how long have you been stagnating in Jiu-Jitsu? How long has it been since you last noticed significant improvements on the mats? Plus, it’s not...
These Highly Effective Habits Will Supercharge Your Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the thing. You can try to learn as many techniques as possible in Jiu-Jitsu – you can dedicate all of your time drilling and trying them out in sparring sessions… But the...
Andre Galvao Explains Why You Need To Compete In BJJ Before Feeling Ready
Sep 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking about signing up for that Jiu-Jitsu tournament… But doubt is starting to set in. You’re not sure if you’re ready. You’re not sure if you’ll...
BJJ Advice: Don’t Jump To Position, But Work Towards It
Sep 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
“Position over submission”, right? You’ve probably heard that expression a lot of times on your BJJ journey so far… But here’s the thing. How you get to position is as...
Mikey Musumeci: “Being Uncomfortable Makes Us Grow”
Sep 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci often felt like the odd one out – moving between schools and Jiu-Jitsu academies as a kid and teenager… Looking back, though, he understands how those experiences shaped...
JT Torres: “If You Don’t Put In The Work, You Can’t Expect The Results”
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete and win that gold, right? No matter if it’s your first or your 100th tournament, you’ve set to not just “go out there” but to actually win… What...
3 Tips To Win Scrambles In Jiu-Jitsu (It’s Not What You Think)
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the coolest things to watch in competitive Jiu-Jitsu (as well as in training, though) are scrambles. But it’s one thing to watch them. And a whole other to actually be in one and win...
John Danaher’s Competition Advice: “You Step On The Mat Alone”
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So that tournament is rapidly approaching and your training partners have all sorts of advice they want to share with you… But you have your own game, your own idea of how you’d like to...
Tom DeBlass’ Advice For Smaller BJJ Practitioners: “If You Find Your Size A Problem…”
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you one of the smallest and (possibly) physically weakest practitioners on the mat, in your BJJ team? That’s alright… You just have to approach training a bit differently than others...
John Danaher’s Secret To Successful Attacks In Jiu-Jitsu: “Whenever Possible…”
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like your BJJ attacks to be more successful, both in training and in competition? Well, if that’s the case, then you should focus on one super important principle: gaining prior...
Why Is It So Important To Be Consistent In Training Jiu-Jitsu (If You Want To Improve)?
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if you could change your whole BJJ game with the snap of your fingers… In just a few training sessions – to upgrade it to a completely new level, one that your...
John Danaher’s Advice: “If It Ain’t Tight, It Ain’t Right”
Sep 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What is necessary to make a submission work? Yes, learning the finishing mechanics and applying them well is important. But there’s something else, even more vital – immobilizing your...
Key To Improvement In Jiu-Jitsu: Step On The Mat With Purpose
Sep 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you come to training, when all of those warmups, drills, techniques, and positional sparring are finished – and “full” sparring commences – what do you do? Do you just go...
John Danaher Explains How To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu: “For Long Term Progress…”
Sep 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to improve better and faster in Jiu-Jitsu, correct? There are two avenues that you could take: working on your already existing skills and acquiring the skills you don’t...
Tom DeBlass Gives Advice To 30+ Year-Old Men: “Age Isn’t An Excuse To Let Yourself Go”
Aug 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re around 25 years old or older, then you’re approaching a critical point in your development – both on and off the mats. Especially when it comes to your health. And...
How Much Speed Should You Use In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of factors going into how good you will become in Jiu-Jitsu. The technique is the most important one, but there’re also explosiveness, strength… And speed. But how much...
Felipe Costa Reveals Why Competing Is The Key To Progress In Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to improve faster and better on the mats than it’s been the case up until now, correct? Here’s a word of advice: compete. Sure, not everyone who trains wants to...
BJJ Advice: Just Do Something (Even If It’s Wrong)
Aug 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been stuck in a position or with a “problem” that you can’t solve in Jiu-Jitsu… Without doing anything about it? How did it feel after the round ended? Not the best,...
The Key To Jiu-Jitsu Improvement: Learn To Layer Skills
Aug 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There so many techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that it can often feel overwhelming to learn them all. But that’s the key, actually. You shouldn’t be trying to learn them all....
John Danaher Has A Simple Tactic For Getting Ahead Of Your Opponent: “Win The Height Battle”
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There is no shortage of techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You could spend your whole life trying to learn them all, but it would be in vain. Concepts, on the other hand, are much lower in...
