Draculino: “There’s No Magic Formula In Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães needs little introduction. A sixth-degree BJJ black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr., Magalhães has trained with legends such as Roberto Gordo, Tinguinha,...
John Danaher Explains The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions In BJJ
Mar 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There are many roads to progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and all of them are paved with training. With giving it your all and being focused to the max while on the mats. However, there are many other...
Felipe Costa: “To Roll With Someone For The First Time Is Always An Opportunity To Learn”
Mar 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know the feeling… It’s an open mat session and you’re looking forward to it. You change your clothes, put on your gear, and step on the mats. You warm up thoroughly and are now...
Felipe Costa On Becoming Good In BJJ: “Be The First To Arrive & Last To Leave”
Mar 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is one of those BJJ competitors and coaches that almost everyone in the Jiu-Jitsu community has a good word to say about. And for good reason; his demeanor towards others is filled with...
Nick “Chewy” Albin Explains How He Helps His Students Learn Techniques Faster
Mar 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s not a single Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student who wouldn’t like to learn techniques at a faster pace and, thus, make better progress. However, the quality and speed of learning moves...
How Should You Add New Positions & Techniques To Your BJJ Game?
Mar 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It doesn’t matter whether which belt you are… From time to time, you’ll feel as if you’re stagnating on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. As if you’re not doing...
Kit Dale: “There’s No Right Or Wrong Technique, Just A Right And Wrong Time To Execute It”
Mar 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sooner or later on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, you’ll come to realize that merely knowing how to do a technique isn’t enough… But that you also have to know when to do it. And...
Draculino: “Lots Of People Think They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Mar 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a 6th degree BJJ black belt under the legendary Carlos Gracie Jr., and the first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio de Janeiro. He is...
Want More Progress In BJJ? Start Stretching Your Personal Boundaries
Mar 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut – both in life and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alike. After a while, sure, you do continue training as you really enjoy the Gentle Art… But it starts to feel...
Dean Lister On Making Progress In BJJ: “I Was Never Shy To Ask Questions”
Feb 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to make progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Then you need to ask questions. For, the road to improvement is paved with asking your instructor (and your training partners) how to do things...
Lachlan Giles: “People Who Improve The Fastest Have A Goal In Mind & Take The Time To Drill”
Feb 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is one of those BJJ athletes that you just can’t help but to appreciate and respect. Not just for all of his successes on the competition scene, but also because of his general...
Richie ‘Boogeyman’ Martinez: “Breakdancing Helped My Jiu-Jitsu”
Feb 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez, a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo, is known for his entertaining style and unorthodox moves. And one of the most important things that aided him in...
Draculino: “The Technical Level of Today’s Jiu-Jitsu is Way Higher Than It Used To Be”
Jan 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a world-class coach who developed athletes such as Romulo Barral and Samuel Braga; and is known as a first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio...
John Danaher: “Philosophy & Strength Training Helped My Jiu-Jitsu Development”
Jan 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you wish to fulfill your BJJ potential, then just training Jiu-Jitsu won’t cut it. Sure, it’s the most important aspect; but you’ll need to supplement it with other things if...
John Danaher’s New Years Challenge: “Do This Every Month For A Year”
Jan 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
New Year – new you! 2022 has started off with a bang for many BJJ athletes, who are more than keen to make it into the best they can. However, if you truly want to make 2022 into your best year...
Kit Dale: “BJJ Is A Lot More Simple Than People Tend To Think It Is”
Dec 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes often have a tendency to complicate things way too much. Learning 10-move setups that won’t work if one thing goes wrong… Unsurprisingly isn’t the...
Robert Drysdale: “Why Do You Do BJJ And What Does It Mean For You?”
Dec 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale is one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of his generation and one of the rare competitors that have managed to beat the legendary Marcelo Garcia. A black belt under Leonardo...
Perfection Is Important… But Improvement Matters More In BJJ
Dec 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You really want to become the best that you can in BJJ, eh? To learn all the techniques, setups, transitions and details… Just about EVERYTHING that you can, so that you can reach perfection on...
Lachlan Giles: “Short On Time For BJJ? Emulate A High-Level Grappler”
Nov 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you remember Lachlan Giles’ run at ADCC 2019? Of course you do. That tournament was one of the most memorable ones in history, much thanks to Lachlan’s winning streak in the absolute...
Lachlan Giles: “I’ve Barely Missed A Day Of Training In The Past 10 Years”
Nov 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is Absolute MMA’s head coach and one of the top-ranked grapplers today; whose name echoed far and wide after placing 3rd in the ADCC 2019’s absolute division. Back in 2019,...
John Danaher: “These Are The 5 Essential Things You Need To Excel In Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely regarded as perhaps the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach of his generation. A black belt under Renzo Gracie, he is best known for the successes of Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon;...
This Is Why Video Recording Your Rolls Will Help You Excel In BJJ
Oct 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone wants to find out the secret to becoming good in BJJ! They want to figure out that „one little detail“ or that „one small change“ in their game, which would give them an edge over...
Ricardo Almeida: “You Should Compete Often & Do Lots Of Drilling And Specific Rounds”
Oct 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ricardo Almeida is Renzo Gracie’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a widely known name in the BJJ community. He is also one of the greatest BJJ coaches out there, having promoted some...
Watching Too Much John Danaher (And Other Instructionals) May Be Bad For Your Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Watching John Danaher and instructionals from other, similarly exceptional professors, is definitely worth your while – if you’re not doing it, you’re missing out big time. Through...
