How To Prevent Regressing In BJJ While Injured?
Jul 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you injured right now and afraid of regressing in BJJ while away from the mats? That’s a scary thought for sure – but you do not have to lose on progress. Kit Dale says it himself: When...
Ryan Hall Suffers Complete ACL Tear – Gets Trolled By Gordon Ryan
Jun 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Hall seems to be completely out of lack lately when it comes to injuries. Just a day ago, he had to undergo his 6th surgery in the last 14 months – due to a complete tear of his ACL. He...
LA Police Officer Dies After Suffering A “Catastrophic Injury” During Grappling Training
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
According to the ABC7 Eyewitness News report, a Los Angeles police officer has tragically passed away after suffering serious injuries during grappling training. The incident took place at the...
John Danaher Explains 2 Simple Safety Rules That No One Talks About
May 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter how much you try to evade them, injuries are bound to happen in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. That’s just the way it is; as it’s a martial art, you’ll see some tweaks (and...
John Danaher: “Gym Culture Is The #2 Source Of Injury In BJJ”
May 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The gym culture of the place you train BJJ in isn’t just important because it has a big impact on your love for the martial art. Rather, it’s incredibly important for your training...
Ricardo Almeida: “Some Days Are More Painful Than Others… But Get Back To Work & Get Used To The Pain”
May 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As great Jiu-Jitsu is for your body… It can also wreck havoc on it, especially if you’re not training in a smart way. For that reason, you need to approach training from a longevity...
Lachlan Giles’ Advice for Injury Prevention: “Keep Your Training Load Consistent”
Apr 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries are a frequent occurrence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And there’s a pretty high likelihood that you’ll experience some tweaks here and there… But, nevertheless, this...
Should Kids and Teens Train Jiu-Jitsu – Considering The Likelihood of Injuries?
Mar 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a parent who loves training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then you’ll probably be tempted to try and get your kids involved into training as well. Your kids might be very young or they...
BJJ Busted Your Body Up? Try Going To A Chiropractor
Feb 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s not get it twisted… Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can work wonders for your life and health. However, it can also bust your body up; your muscles could ache a lot and you could get nagging...
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Worth All The Injuries?
Dec 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is simply amazing, isn’t it? You make so many friends while training, you become a stronger version of yourself in all aspects of life, and you fall in love with the sport....
Gunnar Nelson: “I Felt A ‘Pop’ While Rolling With The Mountain from GOT”
Dec 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Gunnar Nelson, an Icelandic professional MMA fighter and BJJ black belt, has had an opportunity to roll with Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson – one of the strongest men in the world (who once...
Why BJJ Doesn’t Make You Happy.. And How To Change That
Nov 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
When you first started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, everything was so great! The novelty of the sport, the challenging techniques and the exhilaration when you’d learn them, the great people...
Watch: Josh Hinger Breaks Finger While Rolling with Cat Zingano
Oct 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Sooner or later, injuries happen. You can implement as many precautionary measures as you’d wish, but the nature of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that it’s a martial art – and that,...
Ethan Crelinsten Undergoes Successful ACL & Meniscus Surgery
Sep 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ethan Crelinsten – a BJJ black belt under John Danaher and a member of the newly founded B-Team – has undergone an ACL surgery in order to fix a problem that’s been hindering him...
Your Rotator Cuff Is EASY TO INJURE – Here’s How To Strengthen It
Sep 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries can be a real hassle when you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Everything seems to be going fine, you’re having fun and enjoying your progress… But than – POP! CRACK! And the next...
Graphic: MMA Fighter Suffers Brutal Arm Injury During Fight
Jul 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries are just a part of the whole ordeal when you train a martial art or two. Especially when you’re into mixed martial arts; if you’re not (hopefully) on the receiving end,...
Felipe Pena Injured & Out of Match with Nicholas Meregali
Jul 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The long-awaited match between Felipe Pena and Nicholas Meregali should have finally taken place in the main event of the BJJ BET 2 promotion, on August 1st. However, because of an unfortunate...
Vascular Neck Injuries and Strokes in BJJ: Recognizing the Warning Signs
Jul 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Martin is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. He experienced a stroke in 2017 due to a vascular neck injury, that was caused by strangulation – in other words, by a BJJ choke. Since then,...
This Is How To Train MORE Without Getting Injured
May 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you wish to train even MORE than you’ve been training up until now? You’re really in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! You know what they say: „He who really wants to do something, will...
Why Does My Elbow Hurt? Dealing With Elbow Tendonitis In BJJ
Jan 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One moment, you’re training Jiu Jitsu and everything is going fine; you’re rolling, submitting people, tapping out occasionally, learning new techniques, and just all-around having fun....
So You Injured Your Knee In BJJ? Follow This Simple Step-By-Step Guide
Nov 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the matter of a fact is – if you haven’t injured your knee while training BJJ so far, there’s a high chance that you’ll injure it sometime down the...
Experiencing Pain In Your Forearms? These BJJ-Specific Exercises Will Help
Sep 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Grips! So important, yet so rarely given the proper focus. However, you already know that, so you’ve been practicing your grip fighting skills as often as you can and you’re gripping the...
Why You Actually Need To Wait A Bit Longer Before You Tap Out
Aug 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
One of the golden rules in BJJ training is to „tap early and tap often“. The reasoning behind this is clear: to evade injuries and to overcome your own ego, so as to restart the roll and learn as...
Injured And Still Want To Continue With BJJ? Consider This First
Jul 28, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Something snapped, popped or cracked? Whatever the sound may be, you know what’s up – you’re injured… What a bummer, right? Well, that’s not going to stop you. You’re...
