Tammi Musumeci Doesn’t Care About Points: “I’m Just Trying To Hit Cool Subs”
Mar 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tammi Musumeci, multiple-time IBJJF champion, seems to fall in the category of BJJ practitioners who aren’t too concerned about points… But that would much rather hunt a cool submission...
Josh Hinger: “You Aren’t Applying Yourself Because You Are Afraid Of Failure”
Mar 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, take a minute… And ask yourself – are you sacrificing your potential, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in life, because you might be afraid of failure? Because, if that’s the case,...
Firas Zahabi: “Every Man Must Be Able To Fight”
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi believes that every man should learn how to fight. Why? Because, in his words, men are programmed for two major things – providing and fighting. Zahabi explains why: My son is very...
Jeff Glover: “I Was Training 4 Times Per Day, Every Day”
Mar 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and competing in it – is a source of peace for many people… And such was the case for Jeff Glover as well. When asked by Jocko Willink on how his...
Romulo Barral: “When I Have A Competition, My Personality Changes”
Mar 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they understand how important it is to be on the mats. They understand that training is a vital component of a great day. And it’s no different for...
Georges St-Pierre: “A Champion Has The Capacity To Be Good When It Matters”
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What makes a champion… Champion? How is it that some people, who are extraordinary in training, crumble when they compete? Georges St-Pierre understands that well. Here’s what makes the...
BJJ Advice: Focus On The Effort, Not The Outcome
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As fun as it is, training Jiu-Jitsu can become stressful as well. Especially if you have big goals that you want to achieve. However, there’s a slight mindset change that can make your BJJ...
Felipe Pena’s Advice For Success: “You Need To Pay The Price”
Feb 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena needs little introduction. He is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, who won first place at almost every prestigious tournament – more than once, at some of them....
Gordon Ryan: „I Don’t Really Have Any Rivals“
Jan 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching the top is hard enough, but staying there… Could be even more difficult. However, at least for the time being, that doesn’t seem to be a problem for Gordon Ryan. Arguably the...
Gordon Ryan: “I Always Perform Better Under Pressure”
Jan 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has recently signed a 7-figure contract with FloGrappling – the first of its kind in submission grappling history. However, the 27-year old athlete has had to work for a long time...
Georges St-Pierre: “You Need To Face Adversity At A Young Age”
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How do you become strong and resilient, both in Jiu-Jitsu and life alike? It’s simple, really: by facing adversity. And the earlier you face it in life, the better off you will be. Georges...
John Danaher Reveals An Essential Component Of BJJ… That You Have To Accept
Jan 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s plethora of techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as concepts, principles, and everything in-between… But you don’t have to learn all of them immediately. Nor is there...
Paulo Miyao: “The Most Important Thing Is To Learn To Live Every Day”
Jan 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Mikey Musumeci: “Just Because You Won A World Title Doesn’t Make You Above Anyone Else”
Jan 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans love Mikey Musumeci not just because of his extraordinary skills… But also because he’s known as one of the humblest and kindest people in the sport. And he...
Josh Hinger: “Belt Ranks, Degrees, And Competition Wins Don’t Accurately Measure BJJ Success”
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Hinger is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today… And he has recently received yet another acknowledgement for his successes – a promotion to the rank of a 3rd degree...
Gordon Ryan’s New Year’s Resolution: “I’ll Bring Myself Back To The Old Days, When I Had Nothing”
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
2023 is just around the corner and many people are forming New Year’s resolutions… And, in a way, Gordon Ryan is one of them. Except from the fact that his goals are a bit different. He...
John Danaher’s Advice: “Don’t Become A Doubter – Stay True To Your Self Belief”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Life isn’t always a smooth ride. Especially when you want to achieve something bigger than “everyday stuff” – be it in your family life, career, or whatever else… Like...
Gordon Ryan’s Confidence Advice: “Have A Strong Defensive Game”
Dec 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to self-confidence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially if you haven’t competed (nor won) a lot? Gordon Ryan has two pieces of advice that will be of great help to every BJJ...
Tye Ruotolo: “Jiu-Jitsu Is About Showing Respect To Your Opponent & Going For The Kill”
Dec 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about for you? It might be a mix of friendships, respect, pushing yourself to the limits, improvement… Or a mix of several things. Which is exactly the case for Tye...
“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
Dec 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...
Roger Gracie On Biggest Difference Between MMA & BJJ: “It’s The Speed”
Dec 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the biggest difference between mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? There are a lot of possible answers for this question. For Roger Gracie, the number one answer is...
BJJ Advice: Above All, Learn To Be Patient
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, you can know how to execute a technique nearly perfectly, but if you don’t get the timing right – you’re probably going to fail it. And what’s one of the most common...
Felipe Pena: “I Was A Little Chubby 15 Year Old Boy… I Did Not Like Sports At All”
Nov 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone’s got to start somewhere… Even the biggest of champions had to, such as Felipe Pena – who, self-admittedly, didn’t really like sports before he started training BJJ....
Why Is It So Intimidating For Some People To Transition From No-Gi To Gi In BJJ?
Nov 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
In Jiu-Jitsu, you rarely see Gi practitioners who refuse to train No Gi, but the large majority of “NoGi only” practitioners literally hate the Gi and never train in it. Why is that?...
