Caio Terra Explains How To “Achieve The Best Technique You Can”
Mar 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Learning and improving in Jiu-Jitsu is a never-ending process. No matter how well you can execute a given technique, there’re always ways to make it better. And that should be the goal –...
JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
Mar 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
To gi or not to gi… That is the question. Though the answer could be pretty obvious – as it might be best to train both. For, even if you’re competing exclusively in either,...
John Danaher’s Advice For Learning Details In BJJ: “The Human Mind Has Its Limits…”
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, details… There’s so many of them in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and the more of them you know, the better you get! However, it’s quite easy to get overwhelmed by the...
Craig Jones, Nicky Rod & Nicky Ryan Share Advice For BJJ Hobbyists
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re serious about improving in Jiu-Jitsu, but you still consider yourself as a hobbyist… What are some of the things you could do to ensure that you’re making lots of...
Keenan Cornelius: “If You Train BJJ, It’s Important You Study War”
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Keenan Cornelius believes that, if you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you should be investing at least the same amounts of effort into studying war. That is, war strategies that could be of use on the...
John Danaher Explains Why He Has A Name For Every Move In Grappling
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is one of the greatest BJJ coaches of all time… And one of the many things he’s known for is that he has a name for every single technique and position. Why is this so?...
Kit Dale: “One Of The Best Things I Did In Jiu-Jitsu Was Not Listening To Coaches”
Feb 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Kit Dale earned his BJJ black belt in less than 5 years of training? Yup, that’s true… And can you guess what he credits as one of the main reasons behind such success?...
John Danaher Reveals The Most Valuable Skill All Successful BJJ Athletes Have
Feb 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the most important, most valuable skill that a BJJ athlete can have? No, it’s not any sort of a submission technique chain nor a guard pass… It isn’t even being...
Should You Chase Perfection In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Jan 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You want to get better, you want to improve as much as you can… And yeah, you want to come as close to perfection as possible – but should you really strive for that? That is,...
BJJ Advice: Fight Them With Your Legs
Jan 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There generally isn’t such a thing as a “shortcut to success”. However, there are things that you could do to improve faster, no matter the area of your life – and it’s...
Invisible Habits: An Important Link In Your BJJ Success
Jan 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Brian Glick Instagram Even if you’re not aware of them, there are some habits that you engage in while training and competing… That are hindering your improvement and...
Brian Glick Shares Profound “Comfort Zone” Advice For BJJ Practitioners
Jan 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no going around it: if you want to succeed in anything, you have to step out of your comfort zone. This means doing the things that you don’t want to do, because you understand...
What Should You Learn In BJJ As A Purple Belt?
Jan 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a freshly-minted BJJ purple belt, congratulations! It’s a fantastic achievement and you’re now one of the most dangerous people on the mats. That deserves a ton of respect, plus given...
BJJ Advice: Instead Of Looking For Shortcuts, Craft A Plan
Jan 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It would be great if there were some shortcuts to becoming better in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wouldn’t it? Yeah… But, even though there are some things you could do to speed up your...
John Danaher: “You Need Time To Manifest Improvement”
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The 2023 is upon us – and so is everyone’s New Year’s resolutions, one bigger than the other. But how are you supposed to achieve these goals? One thing is for certain:...
Fancy Moves Or Foundational Techniques? John Danaher Offers A Different Perspective
Dec 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to training rolls and competition, it’s normal that you’d like to hit that fancy move… To “wow” the crowd (or even just your coach). However, even though...
BJJ Advice: Take An Honest Look & Recognize That Things Aren’t Working
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Making continuous improvements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no easy task… Especially after you’ve been training for a while. After several months and years, growth becomes a problem that...
The Surest Route To Victory In BJJ: Pressure Over Time
Dec 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the one, single most sure-fire way to win in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? No, it’s not the best strategy nor the best technique in the world – rather, it’s by adding pressure...
BJJ Advice: Fix Your Errors As Soon As Possible
Dec 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’d like to improve as much as possible in Jiu-Jitsu, then it might be a good idea to start working on your mistakes… You know, the ones you keep making over and over – so much...
Watch Your (And The Opponent’s) Elbows – A Crucial BJJ Concept
Dec 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Want one piece of advice that will change your entire Jiu-Jitsu perspective and game? Alright, here it goes: watch your, as well as your opponent’s, elbows. For, if you can keep your own elbows...
BJJ Advice: Above All, Learn To Be Patient
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, you can know how to execute a technique nearly perfectly, but if you don’t get the timing right – you’re probably going to fail it. And what’s one of the most common...
Roger Gracie: “People Don’t Get Better In Jiu-Jitsu Because They Train To Get Tough”
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Have you been experiencing a lack of progress in your Jiu-Jitsu game lately? If that’s the case, then you’re probably not focused on the right things. For instance, Roger Gracie says that...
Improvement In BJJ Has A Price… Are You Willing To Pay For It?
Nov 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to become better in Jiu-Jitsu, right… But are you willing to pay the price for it? No, not the price of training, sweat, and hard work. It’s obvious that you’re already...
Stop Trying To Make Your BJJ “Perfect” – Here’s A Better Alternative
Nov 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you someone who would (if they could) train 2x per day, every day of the week? You’d like to make your Jiu-Jitsu as perfect as possible… And when you fail at it, it tends to make you...
