8 Most Common (And Ridiculous) Excuses For Skipping A Jiu-Jitsu Class
Jun 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Excuses, excuses… There are so many of them, and everyone falls prey to some of them – from time to time. But what’s important isn’t that you fail occasionally; instead, it is...
Fernando Terere Speaks Out: “This Was The Biggest Victory Of My Life”
Jun 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Fernando Terere is one of the greatest legends of Jiu-Jitsu history. He won plethora of titles, including the two gold medals at the IBJJF World Championships… However, Tererê has also led a...
Will Going VEGAN Help Your Jiu-Jitsu Performance?
Jun 12, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Are you looking to become a vegan… But are kind of worried about what it’ll do to your Jiu-Jitsu performance? About whether it will be helpful to your BJJ or not? Here are some of the...
The Way To Becoming Better In BJJ Is Through SUFFERING
May 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Things aren’t going exactly your way on the mats lately, aren’t they… It seems as if you’re constantly failing at every drill, roll and technique you attempt to execute....
Should You SKIP Jiu-Jitsu Training To See Your Friends?
May 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Every now and then, you’ll come to ask yourself if you should skip Jiu-Jitsu – in order to see your friends. But should you do it? Should you skip training in order to spend some time with...
Human Growth Hormone – How It Works And How To Increase It Naturally
Apr 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, yes. HGH – the Human Growth Hormone. Often called a „fountain of youth“ by men, especially those who are up-to-date with the rise of podcasts in the recent times. But… What is HGH,...
What Does Your Favorite BJJ Submission Say About You?
Mar 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone has a favorite submission – and so do you! That’s just a natural way of life for every Jiujiteiro; experimenting with various submissions until you find the one you enjoy locking in...
5 Things You SHOULDN’T Do Before Your BJJ Training
Mar 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you wish your BJJ training session to be successful, then it isn’t enough to maximize the time and focus you spend on the mats. While your time and intensity of training – drilling and...
5 BAD HABITS In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu That You Have To AVOID
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Inverted Gear „We first make our habits, and then our habits make us“, said the great English poet John Dryden. It’s the habits that will make or break you as you go through life...
Tie Your Belt Properly – In Jiu Jitsu, Everything Makes The Difference
Feb 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
For real, though… Is the way you tie your belt really so important? Why can’t you just tie it into whichever knot you wish to, and get going with your training? Well, the type of a knot...
A Simple Guide To NOT Being A JERK In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Feb 12, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Like it or not, there are some people who you’ll come across in your life, that are simply – jerks. You’ll come across them in BJJ as well. And there’s not much you can do about...
Top 4 Lifestyle Habits That Are Actively Ruining Your Health & Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You know what? Perhaps it’s time that you take a little step back from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… No, no – not from training BJJ, but from being focused exclusively on it for the sake of your...
7 Signs That You’ve Fallen In LOVE With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Feb 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, love… Not a better feeling in the world! To be walking on that cloud nine for days, weeks, months and years – nothing could ever come close to it. Right? Well, perhaps not, but what if...
Does Training At Other BJJ Academies Make You Disloyal?
Feb 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You LOVE your BJJ Academy! The people there, the coach(es), the way training is constructed – it all makes perfect sense for you, and you enjoy being there every second you can. However, for one...
WHO You BECOME Is More Important Than What You Get Out Of Jiu Jitsu
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Sooner or later, as you train BJJ, you’ll start questioning if what you’re doing is resourceful at all. After all, you’re not doing so well in Jiu Jitsu (at least that’s what...
Should Your Kids Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu As Their First Sport?
Feb 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you fell in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have been training it for quite some time now. In fact, you came to love and enjoy it so much, that you’re thinking of getting your kids to...
Take Online Private Jiu-Jitsu Lessons From The Best In The World NOW – The “BJJ HI” App
Jan 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine learning BJJ from the legends themselves… From Renzo Gracie, Buchecha, Felipe Pena, Braulio Estima – just how awesome would that be? Now, imagine that you didn’t have to travel...
It’s Not About The Medal – Enjoying Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey
Jan 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is fantastic and immeasurably valuable for so many reasons. It makes you healthier, fitter, and more self-confident. You make friendships, which often last for a lifetime. You...
The Kaizen Principle: Getting 1% Better In Jiu Jitsu Every Day
Jan 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You’ll hit tough roadblocks on your Jiu Jitsu path. Often, you’ll get angry and question whether it’s worthwhile to continue training or not… But hear us out: feel free to be...
Becoming A BJJ Black Belt Is Much More Than Having Great Technique
Jan 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
What would you say is the most important thing for receiving a BJJ black belt? Sure enough, it’s the techniques and the proficiency you’ll use them with. You just can’t get your...
“Wow man, you’re so strong!” – Using Strength In BJJ Is NOT A Bad Thing
Jan 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of back-handed compliments, one of the worst ones you can get in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is: „Wow, bro, you’re so strong!“ It’s really a slap to the face to your technique...
How To Mentally Cope With Being Unable To Train BJJ For A Long Time
Dec 30, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
After you’ve been training BJJ for quite a while and after you’ve fallen in love with it, it can be extremely difficult when you suddenly can’t train for a long time. This can...
Do You Want To Land A Sponsor In BJJ? This Is How To Do It
Dec 25, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever thought to yourself: „Jeez, I train BJJ all the time and am actually quite good at it… Perhaps I could get a sponsorship? That would be so cool!“ Well, yeah, it would be cool...
How Not To Stink – The Basics Of Personal Hygiene For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Being a combat sport and martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves a high degree of physical contact. So if you’ve ever rolled with a person that doesn’t take care of their personal...
