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...
Paulo Miyao Replaces Missing Tooth: “It’s Never Too Late To Learn How To Smile”
Jul 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Paulo Miyao is one of the greatest light featherweight BJJ competitors of all time. A black belt under Cicero Costha, he has – together with his twin brother João – won all major titles in the...
John Danaher: “BJJ’s Greatest Gift Is The Idea Of Solving Problems Under Stress”
Jul 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the greatest gift you’ve received from Jiu-Jitsu? Is it the friendships? The health? Or the reward of feeling better after a stressful day at work? John Danaher believes that the greatest...
Opinion: BJJ White Belts Shouldn’t Have Their Own “Style”
Jul 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Being a BJJ white belt is a stressful period in one’s Jiu-Jitsu life. It’s full of failures, doubts about whether or not you’re really “cut out” for this martial...
Jon Thomas: “Jiu-Jitsu Is An Individual Sport, But…”
Jul 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu knows that it is a sport where you have the final say on whether you succeed in it or not. It’s on you whether you’ll learn the techniques and at which...
Fabio Gurgel: “It’s Much More Important To Become A Good Person Than To Become A Great Champion”
Jul 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter what you accomplish (or not) on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, you’ll still leave an impact on the people you’ve trained with and competed against. One way or another, you’ll have...
TeQuan Monte Has Cerebral Palsy, But Trains Hard – And Has Been Promoted To BJJ Blue Belt
Jul 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Inspiration in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes in all sorts of ways. But if you’re looking for something – for someone – who’s going to make you both smile and want to keep training, then look no...
Learning Jiu-Jitsu Is Like Learning A Language: You Need Complete Immersion
Jul 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve ever been learning a foreign language, you’ll know how difficult it can be to actually learn it. Especially if you do it via some online courses, in the classroom or similar… And...
Jocko Willink: “The Best Way To Convince People That BJJ Works Is To Have Them Spar In It”
Jul 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You probably have that one friend that you’d really like to get into Jiu-Jitsu. After all, he/she’s a good friend of yours – and you want to get them involved into something that...
Tom DeBlass Featured by Forbes Magazine: „As Long As You’re Resilient, You Can Do It“
Jun 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Effort, persistence, discipline and resilience pay off – just ask Tom DeBlass. Years ago, he opened up his first BJJ school as a brown belt (and after quitting his teaching job), charging $20,000...
BJJ Camp in Munich, Germany: Your Unique Summer Vacation Opportunity
Jun 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The summer has only just begun – and it’s safe to say that you’re already enjoying it! But, it’s not just about the warmth of the sun, about the beaches you can now go to and...
Skiing, Risk Mitigation & Jiu-Jitsu: Which Sacrifices Are You Making?
Jun 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t exactly the safest thing to do? There is always the risk of injuries, even the ones which could put you out of training for months on end… But other than...
Jocko Willink’s Advice For Disabled Athletes: “Jiu-Jitsu Is For Everybody”
Jun 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a person with a certain physical disability and you’re considering starting out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… It’s time to stop thinking about it – and start training....
Fabio Gurgel: “Through Jiu-Jitsu, We Build Better People For The World”
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel’s “Alliance Jiu-Jitsu” team has been in existence for 30 years now and has accomplished a number of achievements along the way; among them, winning half of the 26...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Talks Retirement from IBJJF Competition: “I Feel Like I Have So Much To Say”
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. has retired from IBJJF competition at the last, 2022 World Championships. Some days have passed since, before Lovato decided to voice his thoughts and emotions about the...
Melqui Galvão: “I’m Just A Father Who Admires His Son, Mica Galvão”
Jun 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvão is a brand new IBJJF lightweight world champion! He steamrolled through his bracket, facing and beating the all-powerful Tye Ruotolo in the finals. With him being just 18 years old and...
