John Danaher: “Renzo Had A Dynamic Game – He Moved Beautifully”
Aug 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Every fantastic BJJ athlete has a great coach behind them. But, even their coaches have had amazing people coaching them; for instance, John Danaher‘s first and only instructor was Renzo...
[Watch] BJJ Black Belt Squares Off Against An Alligator & Takes His Back
Aug 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Some days are weirder than others… But when you see a BJJ black belt square off against an alligator, well, that one is surely going to make it to the top of your “weird days” list....
Opinion: Every Kid Deserves Access To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re a kid, there’s not a whole lot that you have under your control. Everyone around you is making decisions on your behalf and, for the most part, you’re growing up in an...
5 Tips For Finding & Developing Your Own BJJ Game
Aug 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gets really enjoyable once you start figuring out your own game. It’s almost like you’re creating an identity for yourself on the mats; as your BJJ game is what will...
Elaine Wynn Is 73 Years Old & A BJJ Blue Belt
Aug 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Elaine Wynn Beiersdoerfer is a 73 year-old woman who trains BJJ 3 times per week at Gracie Barra Pelham (Birmingham, Alabama) – and is a competitive blue belt. She started training when she was...
BJJ Fanatics Starts Donation Campaign for Leandro Lo’s Family
Aug 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Difficult times often bring out the best in people. Today is no different; as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community mourns the loss of Leandro Lo, the athletes and students of the Gentle Art worldwide...
Jocko Willink Believes Training Jiu-Jitsu Would Reduce Bullying In Schools
Aug 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bullying is, sadly, a frequent occurrence in schools worldwide. And if you are a parent of a child that’s a bullying victim, you’ve probably been tempted to “jump in” and protect them....
John Carmack, CTO at Oculus VR, Trained BJJ & Judo
Aug 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Carmack is a consulting CTO at Oculus VR, and is generally known as a semi-famous American computer programmer and video game developer. He co-founded the video company “id Software”...
Paulo Miyao’s Emotional Letter To His Brother, Joao: “For The Silence That Now My Soul Makes, I Love You”
Aug 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Paulo and Joao Miyao are not only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions in their own right, but they’re also twin brothers – very tightly knit, with that. The Miyao brothers have been a big support...
Mica Galvao: “I Was 13 When My Dad Dropped Me Out Of School So I Could Do Full-Time Jiu-Jitsu”
Aug 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao is one of the fastest-rising stars of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s already defeated a number of elite champions, such as Leandro Lo and Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa, despite being just 18...
BJJ Term “Spaz” Declared As A Slur By Woke Culture – Because Of Beyoncé
Aug 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Beyoncé Instagram The term “spaz” in BJJ often refers to beginners who try to escape a position through lack of coordination and technique – with frantic,...
Jocko Willink: “I Was 19 Years Old When I First Trained BJJ…”
Aug 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first found out about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And how old were you when you went for your first training session? Jocko Willink was just 19 years old when he rolled for the...
Nick “Chewy” Albin: “On The Mats, We Become Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable”
Jul 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to achieve anything “worthwhile” – whatever that word means for you – in life, then there’s no denying the fact that you’ll feel uncomfortable on the...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Reflects On His Career: „You Train Hard For Weeks And Months…“
Jul 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Winning doesn’t come easy. It takes a lot of work, effort, and sweat – especially if you want to become successful in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You’ll have to train hard for weeks on end....
Jocko Willink Shares Similarities Between BJJ Athletes & Special Forces Operators
Jul 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink is a BJJ black belt and a former Navy SEAL. As such, you can rest assured that he knows a thing or two about rolling and being on the battlefield. But, what are the similarities between...
Mike Bates – BJJ Black Belt & Royal Marine – Raises Over $200K for Pediatric Hospital
Jul 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mike Bates is one of the most interesting people you’ll hear about in your life. He is a BJJ black belt and a head instructor at Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds (United Kingdom), as well as a Royal...
Rafael Lovato Jr.: “Jiu-Jitsu Taught Me How To Stay Positive”
Jul 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: GrappleCulture To start winning – both in BJJ and life alike – it won’t be enough to learn the moves and the techniques. Rather, you’ll need to develop a positive, go-get-it...
Who Should Be Cleaning The Mats In A BJJ School?
Jul 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having clean mats in a BJJ school is incredibly important. It lowers the chances of something like ringworm from happening in the first place… And when someone does get ringworm or similar, clean...
Braulio Estima: “I Never Felt Like I Was Wasting My Time With Jiu-Jitsu”
Jul 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
To become the best at what you do, you have to love it. And not just the end destination, but you also have to love the process… For, if you feel as if you’re wasting time, you won’t keep going...
Royce Gracie Excited About Conor McGregor’s Return To The Octagon
Jul 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, widely considered to be one of the most influential figures in BJJ and MMA, is anticipating the return of Conor McGregor to the octagon. McGregor is expected to make his return sometime...
BJJ Instructors: Holding Back & Pushing Belt Promotions Is Detrimental For Your Students
Jul 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Evolve MMA BJJ instructors, generally, want the best for their students. They want to make them feel welcomed and appreciated on the mats… All things considered, they want them...
Garry Tonon: “I Am Forever Grateful For The Things I Learned From Tom DeBlass”
Jul 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It was Tom DeBlass’ birthday a few weeks ago. And one of the best presents he could’ve received was the one from Garry Tonon – who wrote an emotional Instagram post about Tom and how grateful...
Joe Rogan’s Advice for Young People: “Find The Thing You Like”
Jul 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s easy for young people to get confused about what to do in life, especially in today’s day and age… And it’s not impossible for them to get lost in the mist, to become sad and anxious...
Garry Tonon: “Self Improvement Demands Sacrifice & Suffering”
Jul 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re someone who’s looking to improve themselves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or life in general… Then you already know how difficult that can be. It’s not simple, to say the least, and it...
