Tom DeBlass Explains Why You Should Seek Out The Hardest Rolls In The Room
Jan 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared a blunt message with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners about how to train if they truly want to improve… And it begins with confronting discomfort rather than avoiding...
John Danaher Explains Why You Shouldn’t Fear Losing Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills
Jan 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has offered a thoughtful perspective on how skills are built, neglected, and recovered in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And why practitioners should feel confident experimenting with new...
Kit Dale: “Not Listening To Coaches Was One Of The Best Things I Ever Did”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There is plenty of advice you’ll receive on your BJJ journey when it comes to becoming the best you can be on the mats… But we bet that you did not hear the following advice – the...
Tom DeBlass On Dealing With Gym Conflict: “Don’t Gossip”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has offered straightforward advice to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students dealing with conflict inside their academy… Emphasizing direct communication with school leadership rather than...
Caio Terra Shares The One Quality You Must Have To Succeed In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of different qualities a BJJ practitioner must possess in order to reach success on the mats. And the most important one, according to Caio Terra, is the willingness to push against...
Lachlan Giles Believes Most BJJ Practitioners Spread Themselves Too Thin: “Not Good At Any Of Them”
Jan 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles has shared insight into how competitors should think about guard selection and specialization in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – explaining why narrowing your focus may be the fastest route to...
John Danaher Explains Why Hard Work Alone Isn’t Enough In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For many practitioners, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grind defined by long hours on the mat, sore bodies, and the belief that sheer persistence will eventually lead to mastery. But according to legendary...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt Reveals The 5 Lessons About Running A Dojo That Nobody Talks About
Dec 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Shintaro Higashi has spent his entire life inside martial arts schools. His father opened Kokushibutō Institute in New York City back in 1963, and today Higashi continues that legacy while also...
John Danaher Explains Why You Should Think As A “Rich Man” In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared an analogy that reframes how you should think about movement, control, and risk on the mat. Rather than focusing only on techniques, the New Wave coach emphasized how...
John Danaher Explains Why Favorite Positions Mean Nothing In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often described as fluid & somewhat spontaneous – but according to John Danaher, the most effective practitioners aren’t simply reacting. They’re steering the...
Tom DeBlass: “Non-Competitors Are the Heart Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Dec 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has highlighted a message he believes every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner needs to hear – your value on the mats has nothing to do with competition. In a recent social media post,...
John Danaher Reveals The Hidden Skill Beginners Get Wrong In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has shared another fundamental concept for grapplers looking to improve their efficiency on the mats – learning when to relax and when to apply tension. In a recent post, the renowned...
BJJ Black Belt Slams Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups: “A Lot Of People Will Be Really Upset”
Dec 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
AJ Discianni, a BJJ black belt under Brad Court and co-owner of New Asgard Martial Arts in Pennsylvania, has spent over a decade inside the sport – and he believes a lot of the teaching practices...
John Danaher Explains The Real Secret Behind Using Pace In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Many practitioners assume that going faster means being more effective, or that high tempo is the key to exhausting opponents. But as John Danaher explains, elite grapplers use pace in radically...
John Danaher Explains Why Feeling Like A “Klutz” Is Normal In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent social media post, John Danaher addressed one of the most universal struggles in Jiu-Jitsu – the frustration of feeling clumsy and incompetent when learning something new. He reminded...
Roger Gracie Explains Why He Believes Drilling Is Overrated: “No Doubt…”
Nov 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie’s success has often been attributed to flawless technique and a methodical approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But in a conversation with John Danaher, the ten-time world champion...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out Schools That Shame Students For Being Late: “Choose Your Battles”
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is pushing back against what he sees as misplaced priorities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies. After seeing a school publicly call out one of its students for arriving late to class,...
Gordon Ryan Shares Why He Isn’t Worried About Being “Figured Out” In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has turned grappling into one of the most open-source elite sports on the planet. Every detail of how he passes, pins, back-takes, submits, and repeats the cycle is right there for anyone...
Bernardo Faria Shares Why Starting BJJ Late Might Be Your Biggest Advantage
Nov 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Bernardo Faria is offering a fresh take on a phrase that echoes through countless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms: “I wish I’d started training earlier.” The five-time world champion believes...
John Danaher Explains Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Moves That Come Naturally
Nov 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is encouraging grapplers to pay closer attention to their first impressions of technique. Danaher points out something most practitioners have experienced at least once – some...
John Danaher Explains How Mastering Pace Can Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu Game
Nov 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In his recent reflection, John Danaher tackled one of the most underrated – yet essential – aspects of high-level grappling: controlling the pace of a roll. According to Danaher, the ability to...
Fabio Gurgel On Why Jiu-Jitsu Is The Only Martial Art You Can Truly Practice After 40
Nov 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The legendary coach Fabio Gurgel recently reflected on one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most defining qualities – its lifelong accessibility: Jiu-Jitsu is the only martial art you can practice in a true way...
John Danaher Explains Why Losing Old Skills Is Part Of Real Progress In Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has once again shared a crucial insight into the learning process of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – one that challenges the fear many grapplers face when evolving their game. In a recent post,...
Mikey Musumeci Explains Why Saying “No” Is Extremely Important In BJJ Training
Oct 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is known for his technical brilliance and analytical approach to Jiu-Jitsu – but in his latest message, he tackled an issue that’s far more personal and often ignored… The...
