BJJ White Belt Advice: Stuck In Closed Guard? Just Stand Up
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Closed guard is a dangerous place to be in for the one on top. Your opponent has so many options and you, realistically have very few. You either have to open it or force a submission. You need to...
Shelby Murphey Explains Why Everybody Should Compete In BJJ At Least Once
Jul 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Shelby Murphey is a top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. She recently won the brown belt roosterweight title at the 2023 IBJJF World Championship – and has been promoted to black belt on the...
BJJ Secret To Success: You Have To Commit To Your Attacks
Jun 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you second-guess yourself on the mats? Like, when you go for a move, you don’t really give it your all – but sort of hold back, expecting that it will fail? If so, then you’ve...
Mat Awareness: The Hidden Weapon In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most crucial – and yet, not often spoken of – skills that you can develop in Jiu-Jitsu is the skill of mat awareness. It’s a skill that will serve a dual purpose, the...
Want To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu? It’s Not Enough To “Just Show Up”
Jun 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You often hear the “just show up” advice when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But is this advice really enough for making substantial progress on the mats? Nick...
The “Secret” To Getting Rid Of Crushing Top Pressure In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not fun getting crushed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially when the person applying the pressure knows what they’re doing. However, there is an extremely simple concept that you...
John Danaher’s BJJ Advice: “Keep In Your Mind No More Than Three Follow Up Moves”
Jun 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you start a match and go for a technique… Do you know what you should do if that move fails? Do you keep the follow up moves in mind? If not, you’re creating a great disservice to...
Lachlan Giles Shares Injury Prevention Advice: “A Rapid Increase In Training Load…”
Jun 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever got injured in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah, chances are you did. And no wonder – it’s a combat sport. And injuries happen when you train combat sports. However, some injuries...
BJJ Advice: Be Focused On Winning Tomorrow, Not Today
Jun 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s a quick question: do you often find yourself stuck in the same old routine when you train? As in, you always go for the same moves, you stick to the same techniques and setups…...
This Is Why It’s Vital To Develop Good Defense In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, be honest with us for a minute… How much time do you spend working on your defense in Jiu-Jitsu? When it comes to drilling: how often do you drill escapes and submission defense? And...
Felipe Costa Reveals Key Mindset Shift For Jiu-Jitsu Success
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How do you approach your training sessions? Do you go pedal to the metal in every roll, trying to get the tap at all costs? Do you always play the same game and try to “win” the roll...
Tough Decisions: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Full Of Them
Jun 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Every move you make in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a potentially risky one… And because almost every move (and situation) has an alternative that you could go for, that makes decision-making even...
Fabio Gurgel: “I Was Lucky To Find Purpose In Jiu-Jitsu”
Jun 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The question of purpose is, arguably, one of the life’s most important questions. Because, as many claim, if you find your purpose and then start following it – you’ll be much more...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Shares 11 Success Tips For BJJ Competitors
Jun 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to become a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion? Well, it takes a lot of things – not “just” training hard. Rafael Lovato Jr., one of the most decorated BJJ...
The Best BJJ Advice You Need Right Now: Change Your Angle
May 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the best things that you could do for the sake of your Jiu-Jitsu is to start focusing on your and your opponent’s angles. That is to say: you need to focus on changing your angle in...
BJJ Advice: Relax Your Face When You Roll
May 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Now, we know what you’re thinking… “Keep my face relaxed? What does that have to do with Jiu-Jitsu?” Well, you’ll be surprised to learn that it’s got a lot to do...
BJJ Advice: Force The Opponent’s Hand To The Mat
May 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most important things you need to do in Jiu-Jitsu is off-balance your opponents. Why? Because that’s a sure-fire way to open up more submission opportunities! However, how are you...
This Is How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Can Help You Find A GIRLFRIEND
May 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is amazing in so many different ways – not just on the mats, but off of them as well! Through training it, you grow as a person and are exposed to new opportunities, new...
John Danaher: “The Best Students Must Bring To Me The One Thing I Can Never Give To Them”
May 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in history. It seems that almost anyone who trains under him, becomes extremely good at Jiu-Jitsu… If not great....
Should You Move Fast Or Slow In A Jiu-Jitsu Match?
May 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When the time comes and you step onto that BJJ competition podium… How should you pace yourself – should you move fast or slow? Well, it depends. Coach John Danaher generally prefers a...
Here’s An Easy Way To Create More Submission Opportunities In Jiu-Jitsu
May 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes struggle with creating submission opportunities in BJJ? As in, no matter how much you try to set up submissions, you just can’t seem to get them going? Well, it might be the...
Fabio Gurgel’s Success Advice: “When You Make A Mistake…”
May 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you make a mistake, do you blame others for it… And when you succeed at something, do you take all the credit every time? Well, if that’s the case, then you should reconsider your...
Every Successful Jiu-Jitsu Student Has These Two Skills
May 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become successful in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whether that means on the international stage or “just” to become the best you can – then there are two skills that...
BJJ Pro Advice: Get To The End Of The Lever
May 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, it’s the smallest of advice that will get you the furthest. Even when that “small advice” can be applied in a wide array of situations. Such as, for example, getting to...
