Are You A BJJ Kids Coach? Here’s How To Be A Great One
Oct 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Evolve MMA So you just got „promoted“ into a kids coach at your BJJ academy? Congratulations! Being a kids coach is no easy business, it will get REALLY challenging at times…...
“Saved By The Bell” Actor Mario Lopez Talks BJJ: “It’s Like Physical Chess”
Sep 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you are in your thirties and over, you may remember the cult TV show from the 90’s’ Saved by the Bell’ and the A.C Slater character; played by Mario Lopez. Well, Lopez has been training...
Craig Jones Announces “BJJ Social Skills” Instructional
Aug 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, you’re good in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when it comes to techniques… And you’re great when it comes to getting all available instructionals out there. But how good are you when it...
How BJJ Can Help You In Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One
Aug 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Losing a loved one is always devastating. And it’s not easy to come to terms with it, especially if it was someone really close to you. It can take months and even years before you, at least...
Rickson Gracie & Jocko Willink: “Stay Calm in Bad Positions, Jiu-Jitsu is Life”
Aug 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The best crossovers are rarely ever expected, but are almost always welcome. Especially in the world of Jiu-Jitsu… And wouldn’t you guess it: Rickson Gracie has just appeared on an...
Craig Jones Explains How To Earn $$$ And Become A Full Time Grappler
Aug 02, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to start earning money from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Not just a bit here and there, and not just to get by, however – but instead, to earn a living from grappling? Then you should,...
Should You Use The DE LA RIVA GUARD In MMA?
Jul 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, and that you’ve decided to take a step into mixed martial arts now. You’re working on your striking and...
Dangers of Being Too Obsessed About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being driven is most often a good thing. If you’re highly motivated and wish to continue improving every day, being a tad obsessed about Jiu-Jitsu is going to get you extremely far. However,...
Opinion: Should You Rank Older People and Women Differently in BJJ?
Jul 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you think that older people and women should be rank promoted differently than other people on the mats? Do you think that there should be some special criteria, that will set them apart from...
What does the CHANT at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Matches Mean?
Jul 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been to a BJJ competition? Either as a spectator or as someone who’s competing? If so, then you’ve probably heard a chant or two, coming from the crowd. These chants are loud and...
Story of Jurandir Conceição: “BJJ Helped Me Cope With Father’s Suicide and Overcome Depression”
Jul 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ is more than just a sport or a martial art. It’s a way of life; and it’s something that can improve your whole life for the better. No matter the circumstances. Jurandir Conceição...
Watch: POWERFUL Jiu-Jitsu HAKA Performed by New Zealanders
Jul 15, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone gets the chills when they watch the “Haka” being performed: a traditional war cry, dance, and Maori challenge that comes from New Zealand. It’s performed not just by...
When You Can’t Stop Yourself From Letting Everyone Know You Train BJJ
Jul 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know. You train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and you’re cool because of that! But it’s easy for us to know, as well as your training partners and other fellow Jiujiteiros; for we train it...
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....
This Is Why 99% Of People QUIT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
To train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not an easy task. It takes a lot of determination, grit, and the desire to become the best that you can in the martial art. However, it also takes a bit of cooperation...
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...
