Tag Archive: BJJ for Older Grapplers, bjj life, bjj lifestyle, bjj training, inspiration, Motivation
Elaine Wynn, The Popular “Jiu-Jitsu Grandma”, Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt
Jan 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Elaine Wynn, The Popular “Jiu-Jitsu Grandma”, Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt
Image Credits: TheHighlyRecommended & Elaine Wynn Instagram Elaine Wynn, also known as the “Jiu-Jitsu Grandma“, is 74 years old and has been training BJJ for a long time… And...[Watch] John Danaher Training With The Legendary Boris
Jan 10, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] John Danaher Training With The Legendary Boris
Do you know the legend of Boris… One of John Danaher‘s first black belts? Not much is known about Boris, except from the fact that he trained with Danaher for some time and that he was...Paulo Miyao: “The Most Important Thing Is To Learn To Live Every Day”
Jan 06, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Paulo Miyao: “The Most Important Thing Is To Learn To Live Every Day”
Paulo Miyao is one of the best BJJ light featherweight competitors of all time… Who even won a gold medal in the open weight division of the IBJJF World Championships back in 2013, when he was...Samoa Joe, Famous Professional Wrestler, Trains Judo & BJJ
Jan 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Samoa Joe, Famous Professional Wrestler, Trains Judo & BJJ
Did you know that Samoa Joe, the famous American professional wrestler, also has an extensive Judo background… And that he trains BJJ as well? That’s right. Samoa trained Judo as a kid...Buchecha On 2023 Goals & Video Games: “Sometimes I Play Call Of Duty”
Dec 31, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Buchecha On 2023 Goals & Video Games: “Sometimes I Play Call Of Duty”
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, is currently focused on MMA… What’s more, it’s the only thing he is focused on when it comes to...Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida Reveals How He Got His Nickname: “I Was A Chubby Kid”
Dec 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida Reveals How He Got His Nickname: “I Was A Chubby Kid”
Marcus Almeida is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time – and he’s now an extremely successful MMA athlete as well, competing in ONE Championship. Though,...Cain Velasquez Opens Up On Being In Jail: “A Lot Of Alone Time”
Dec 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Cain Velasquez Opens Up On Being In Jail: “A Lot Of Alone Time”
Cain Velasquez is out of jail on a $1 million bail, as he faces a number of charges – including attempted murder. However, even though he is out if incarceration, the whole experience is very...Rener Gracie Shares Heartwarming Story Of His Grandfather, Helio, Giving Presents For Christmas
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rener Gracie Shares Heartwarming Story Of His Grandfather, Helio, Giving Presents For Christmas
Rener Gracie has always been a fantastic storyteller, full of anecdotes and lessons from everyday life… But did you know the story of his grandfather, Helio Gracie, as a Santa for Christmas?...Gordon Ryan On Training With ‘The Mountain’: “It Was A Great Experience”
Dec 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan On Training With ‘The Mountain’: “It Was A Great Experience”
Just a few of days ago, Gordon Ryan won a hard-fought match against Nicky Rodriguez at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 – based on escape time in overtime. However, prior to that and after his...Mikey Musumeci: “Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Through My Depression”
Dec 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci: “Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Through My Depression”
Mikey Musumeci is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. However, he had to push through a lot of obstacles along the way to get here; including depression. Mikey shared a...Nick Ortiz Quits B Team: “I’ve Taught My Last Class This Morning”
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nick Ortiz Quits B Team: “I’ve Taught My Last Class This Morning”
Nick Ortiz has been known as one of the student’s favorite, most analytical and best instructors at B Team Jiu Jitsu… However, his time at the Team has come to an end – as he...[Watch] Demetrious Johnson Rolls With Garry Tonon At New Wave Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Demetrious Johnson Rolls With Garry Tonon At New Wave Jiu-Jitsu
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is currently preparing for his trilogy fight against Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes, which is going to take place in May 2023. He lost his first...[Watch] Airport Staff Member Uses BJJ Against Violent Passenger
Dec 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Airport Staff Member Uses BJJ Against Violent Passenger
Why should you learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? It’s simple, actually: so you can learn how to defend yourself and the people around you, if it’s ever necessary. And, while the chances are that...Gordon Ryan Explains That Rolling With “The Mountain” Is Great Proof For “Idiots” That BJJ Works Against Anyone
Dec 21, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Explains That Rolling With “The Mountain” Is Great Proof For “Idiots” That BJJ Works Against Anyone
Gordon Ryan and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, aka “The Mountain”, had a roll just a day before Ryan’s UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 match. The roll was indeed a fun one and...Ben Kunzle, Temporarily Paralyzed BJJ Athlete, Promoted To Black Belt
Dec 21, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ben Kunzle, Temporarily Paralyzed BJJ Athlete, Promoted To Black Belt
Ben Kunzle had suffered a severe spinal cord injury back in this year, while preparing for the 2022 IBJJF World Championships… Which left him tetraplegic. However, Kunzle didn’t quit....(Watch) UFC’s Brian Ortega Pranks Fiancée & Hits His Own Head By Accident
Dec 20, 2022BJJEEComments Off on (Watch) UFC’s Brian Ortega Pranks Fiancée & Hits His Own Head By Accident
Brian Ortega, UFC’s featherweight division contender, continues enjoying his training – and life! He recently posted a video on social media, showing an attempt to prank his fiancée,...Ryan Garcia – American Boxing Sensation – Started Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 20, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Ryan Garcia – American Boxing Sensation – Started Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer; a WBC interim lightweight champion back in 2021… And who will, in 2023, fight in a long-awaited match against Gervonta Davis – another...Fabio Gurgel: “Jiu-Jitsu Is A Constant Evolution”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “Jiu-Jitsu Is A Constant Evolution”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a live organism – it keeps changing and evolving as the years pass. Even just five years ago, it’s been quite a bit different from what it is today… Let alone...Georges St-Pierre: “I Don’t Like Roller Coasters, I’m Kinda Scared”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Georges St-Pierre: “I Don’t Like Roller Coasters, I’m Kinda Scared”
Look – you can be among the toughest people in the world, but there will still be things that you’re afraid of. For instance, Georges St-Pierre – one of the greatest in mixed...Clinton Terry, Blind BJJ Black Belt: “I Lost My First 40 Fights And I Did Not Quit”
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Clinton Terry, Blind BJJ Black Belt: “I Lost My First 40 Fights And I Did Not Quit”
Feeling discouraged by your recent losses in competition… Almost as if you’re never going to win? Well, then you should look up to Clinton Terry, the first blind BJJ black belt from New...Gordon Ryan To Dillon Danis: “Clean My Cars And I’ll Give You $30 A Week”
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan To Dillon Danis: “Clean My Cars And I’ll Give You $30 A Week”
Gordon Ryan and Dillon Danis are old “enemies”, who have been going back and forth for some time against each other on social media. However, this rivalry was quiet for a bit… But...Anthony Smith Challenges Andrew Tate To A “BJJ vs Kickboxing Match”
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Anthony Smith Challenges Andrew Tate To A “BJJ vs Kickboxing Match”
Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith recently had a conversation in which they’ve discussed Andrew Tate’s claims about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And they had a lot to say. Smith...Michael Bisping To Andrew Tate: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Very Bloody Useful”
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Michael Bisping To Andrew Tate: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Very Bloody Useful”
Image Credits: Michael Bisping Instagram Andrew Tate, the controversial and outspoken former pro kickboxer and social media personality, has made rounds in the BJJ community by claiming that BJJ is...Reinier de Ridder: “Gordon Is Just On Another Level, Man”
Dec 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Reinier de Ridder: “Gordon Is Just On Another Level, Man”
If you want to be the best, then you have to train with the best… And that fact is no different for the ONE Championship middleweight and light heavyweight champion Reinier de Ridder. Known for...