John Danaher Shares Why Learning New Moves Is Not (Necessarily) The Secret To Getting Better
Oct 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In the endless pursuit of progress on the mats, many grapplers fall into the same trap — believing that the fastest way forward is to constantly learn new techniques. Yet according to John Danaher,...
John Danaher Explains Why Sparring Is A Must For Anyone Who Trains BJJ
Sep 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher’s rise to the top of martial arts coaching didn’t follow the usual blueprint. In a field where reputation is often built on tournament victories, Danaher carved out a path that...
Gordon Ryan Exposes The “Hidden” Training Habit That’s Holding You Back
Aug 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Our lives aren’t made out of only our thoughts, but more so out of the actions we take every day. In other words, the habits we have and cultivate. The life on the mats is no different. And, in...
Gordon Ryan: “The Number One Thing That Kills Progression In BJJ Is Boredom”
Aug 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent seminar, Gordon Ryan delivered a simple – but striking – insight that every serious grappler needs to hear: The number one thing that destroys progression is boredom. For all the talk...
John Danaher: “Success In Jiu-Jitsu Isn’t Found – It’s Preserved By What You Avoid”
Aug 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher, one of the most respected coaches in grappling, challenged the pursuit of silver-bullet solutions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of obsessing over “secrets to success”, he...
Lachlan Giles Shares How Long It Takes To Peak In Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not a fast-track pursuit. And, according to Lachlan Giles, the path to truly peaking in the sport isn’t measured in months or even a few years – it’s measured in decades....
Nicky Ryan Breaks Down His Step-by-Step Process For Adapting New BJJ Moves
Jul 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Ryan is known for his technique and tactical depth – but his latest revelation offers a deeper look into how he evolves his game. In a recent interview, Ryan explained that rather than...
John Danaher Talks One Of The Keys To Long-Term Progress: “Learn To Recognize It”
Jul 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent Instagram post, John Danaher broke down one of the most valuable aspects of training in Jiu-Jitsu: the immediate feedback loop built into the art itself. According to Danaher, Jiu-Jitsu...
Dima Murovanni Says Copying Techniques Is Slowing Down Your BJJ Progress
Jun 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
According to Dima Murovanni, many Jiu-Jitsu athletes are holding themselves back by focusing too much on techniques and not enough on the concepts behind them: This is why you’re not getting better...
John Danaher Talks The One Skill The Most Successful People In Jiu-Jitsu Have
Jun 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the most important skill to have in Jiu-Jitsu, in order to be successful at it? According to John Danaher, it is not some sort of a guard, a type of a razor-sharp submission or another,...
Lachlan Giles Shares The “Hidden Component” To Fast(er) BJJ Progress
Feb 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles shared his insights on accelerating progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – stressing the importance of independent thinking and self-directed learning. Speaking with Craig Jones on the El...
Roger Gracie Shares Simple (But Not Easy) Advice For Becoming Better At Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There are many things you could do to improve in Jiu-Jitsu. But there are only several key things you could act upon to make an enormous difference in your game with. 10-time World Champion Roger...
Become More Creative in BJJ by Rolling Like Rickson Gracie
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you feel as if you’re somewhat stalling with your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… As if the things that used to work for you don’t work as well anymore, and as if you’re...
#1 Advice To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu: Let Good Positions Work For You
May 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you begin training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you often get gassed out really quickly. And not just because you don’t have the cardio – but also because you don’t know how to move...
How To Keep Your Motivation In BJJ If You’re Getting Manhandled All The Time?
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Maintaining motivation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially when you find yourself frequently overpowered by larger opponents, can indeed be challenging. However, with the right mindset and approach,...
The #1 Reason Why You Should Roll With Brand New, Spazzy BJJ White Belts
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rolling with brand new, spazzy white belts is something that most seasoned BJJ athletes avoid. They think of it as a waste of time; after all, why should you spar against someone who literally has no...
John Danaher: “No One Cares If You Got A Black Belt”
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to earn a black belt Brazilian in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it takes a lot of effort, focus, and a lot of overcoming of failure… But, the truth is, that you’ll probably get your...
Not Improving In BJJ? Training Harder Isn’t The Answer
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching a plateau in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be frustrating. You might be putting in countless hours on the mat, rolling and drilling, but see no significant improvements. This common scenario leads...
Lachlan Giles Reveals How To Improve In BJJ With Limited Time
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if all you could do during the day is train, think, and watch stuff about Jiu-Jitsu? Well, there’s other stuff that needs attending to. Such as your family, your...
Learning Few vs. Many Techniques In BJJ – Which Is Better?
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the thing. There is a billion techniques in Jiu-Jitsu… Okay, maybe not a billion, but there are so many techniques that there’s no chance that you’ll be able to learn...
How To Be More Aggressive At The Start of a BJJ Match?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you start rolls at a slow pace? As in, you slap and bump with your training partner, and then you start out by rolling really slowly… Only to be down on points (or submissions) really quickly?...
Dean Lister’s Leg Lock Advice: “You Have To Do Much More Of This…”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Know that saying: “Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?” It was made popular by John Danaher… But it was actually Dean Lister that Danaher heard it from first. So, it’s...
Why Are You A BJJ Blue Belt For Such A Long Time?
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It might’ve been a while since you were promoted to a BJJ blue belt… And it’s, kind of, getting on your nerves. More than anything, you’re confused; even though you’re...
How To Be “Faster” In Jiu-Jitsu As An Older Grappler?
Mar 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As an older grappler, you’ve probably had an experience or two of rolling against younger athletes… When you were thinking to yourself how awesome it would be to be just a little bit...
