Andrew Wiltse: “Rolling Isn’t Enough For Conditioning”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How good is your conditioning on the mats? Do you find yourself gassing out too quickly… Or do you think that you still haven’t reached your peak when it comes to cardio? If that’s...
Can Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get You Ripped? Understanding the Realities
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ is lauded for its numerous benefits – it improves health, fosters friendships, and serves as an excellent stress reliever. However, when it comes to physical transformation,...
Kettlebell Warrior Walk: Fantastic Exercise For Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
“They say that strength doesn’t count, but it does. Maybe it wouldn’t make a difference if the opponent didn’t know anything. If the opponent knows something, then strength starts to...
Box Jumps: A Must-Do Exercise For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...
BJJ Athletes: This Exercise Will Help Your Lower Back Pain
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying injury-free in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t an easy task. More likely than not, you’ll hear a “pop” here and there – but the goal is to reduce the number of these pops and their...
JT Torres: “Don’t Skip Stretching After Jiu-Jitsu Training”
Nov 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
JT Torres is one of the most accomplished lightweight BJJ athletes of his generation, who’s won ADCC and IBJJF titles. He’s also an owner and a head coach at his Essential BJJ academy;...
Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jonathan “JT” Torres – a 2x ADCC and an IBJJF World Champion, as well as the owner of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academy – is, among other things, known for his exceptional...
Jocko Explains Why You Need To Be Working Out – Regardless Of Your BJJ Training
Sep 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink held an Origin Jiu-Jitsu camp a couple of days ago; where, together with the other participants, he trained Jiu-Jitsu all day. However, despite rolling all that time (yeah, you can only...
A Simple & Effective Push-Up Routine For Grapplers
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Phil Daru You don’t need expensive gym equipment to get in shape. Nor do you need it to achieve better strength, endurance, and mobility for grappling… Sometimes all you...
These 3 Deadlift Variations Are The Best For BJJ Athletes
Jul 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The deadlift is, arguably, the best exercise you should be doing in the weight room. When performed properly, it not only makes your legs and back stronger – but it also improves your posture,...
Should You Get In Shape Before Starting With BJJ?
Jul 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking about training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, eh? That’s fantastic! But, are we hearing that correctly… You’re stalling and putting off your very first class? We get it. You’re...
Want To Lift Weights For BJJ? Try Doing This
Apr 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Lifting weights and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… They go together like bread and butter. And no, don’t listen to those cynical training partners! Being “really strong” in a roll is a great...
This Is What Strength Training With Romulo Barral Looks Like
Apr 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Romulo Barral is one of the most elite grapplers that the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has ever seen. Once an ADCC and a 6x IBJJF world champion, he’s now retired and is one of the top-ranking...
How Should Your BJJ Conditioning Training Look Like?
Mar 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
“If you want to get in better shape for Jiu-Jitsu, just do more Jiu-Jitsu bro!” Well… That’s both correct and incorrect at the same time. For, BJJ is the best way to get in...
BJJ Hobbyists Should NOT Make The Mistake of Strength Training Like Professional Athletes
Mar 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training for BJJ athletes depends, in large part, upon their goals. Meaning, it’s obvious that someone who trains Jiu Jitsu as a hobbyist doesn’t need to train twice per day, 6 days per...
These Are The Best Back Training Exercises For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Turning up in class as often as you can, paying attention, drilling as perfectly as possible, and rolling with the aim of learning (not winning)… These will get you far in your pursuit of...
These Are The Best Leg Training Exercises for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it – you might love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but you still want to have strong and well-built legs. And why not! Having strong, explosive, and endurable legs is a MUST for any BJJ...
BJJ Strength & Conditioning Secret: The JuggernautBJJ Program
Feb 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us. You love training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but, the matter of the fact is… You’re guilty. You’re guilty, because despite all those who’ve been telling you that...
Try These Special Strength Exercises For BJJ Performance
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, having great technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most important skill you can have… However, it isn’t everything you need. Contrary to the popular opinion, you also need to...
Bas Rutten: “There’s No Such Thing As Having Enough Stamina”
Aug 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
What does your stamina look like? You should probably improve it… But how? There are all sorts of approaches to doing it and it can be rather difficult to pick just one option. That’s why...
Submission Strength for BJJ: Strength and Conditioning Secrets Revealed
Sep 10, 2020BJJEE
The old saying goes, there’s a thousand ways to skin a cat. We can defiantly see this in the world of strength in conditioning for combat sport athletes. Just go ahead and pop in google “MMA...
Just How Much Strength Training Do You Need For BJJ?
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Just how much strength training do you really need for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? One school of thought advocates virtually no strength training at all, where this modality of training is seen as something...
Technique Aside, BJJ Practitioners Are Terrible Athletes
Jul 31, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Been working much on your techniques lately? And so you should, great job! After all, technique is king in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s what your training time on the mats mostly consists of; so...
Doing These 3 Exercises Will Make Your Jiu Jitsu Strength Skyrocket
May 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah yeah, we know the story you’re about to tell us: „But BJJEE, I barely make it to my Jiu Jitsu classes, how am I supposed to make it to the gym as well?“ And while it could be argued...
