Matt Serra Explains What Beginners Should Look For In A BJJ Academy
Apr 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Matt Serra has a straightforward philosophy when it comes to choosing the right BJJ academy – especially for beginners. He explained: It’s a good question. When you walk in, get the energy of the...
Jocko Willink: “The Best Jiu-Jitsu Gym Is The Closest One”
Apr 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Choosing a BJJ academy can often feel overwhelming. Many people focus on finding the perfect coach, the toughest room, or the best culture… But according to Jocko Willink, most are missing the...
13-Year-Old Hospitalized After Alleged “Gauntlet” Incident At BJJ Academy In Brazil
Apr 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A serious incident at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session in Rivas do Rio Pardo (Brazil) has sparked a police investigation. According to reports, a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized with visible...
Gordon Ryan Explains Why He Prefers No-Gi: “When Someone Grabs My Sleeves…”
Mar 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently appeared on the Push Press BJJ podcast, where he gave a lighthearted yet insightful look into his preferences, mindset, and approach to training. When asked the classic question...
Lachlan Giles Says You’re Training Defense Wrong: “Time Spent Preventing…”
Feb 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For decades, competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have been taught a familiar idea: fundamentals mean escapes. And hours are spent learning how to survive mount, back control, and side control. But...
BJJ Coach Kyvann Gonzalez On Being Late: “If You’re One Of Free Members, I Will Lock You Out”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kyvann Gonzalez has no problem saying exactly how he feels about being late on the mats… And at his academy, Bodega BJJ, the rules change dramatically depending on whether a student is paying...
John Danaher Explains Why Thinking One Move Ahead Is Ruining Your Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has long emphasized that technical excellence in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about physical execution, but about how an athlete thinks while executing technique. In a recent Instagram post,...
Why John Danaher Refuses To Hype His Athletes Before Competition: “There’s No Difference”
Jan 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has rejected the traditional idea that competition should feel different from training – instead arguing that the key to performing well under pressure is treating the biggest stage...
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...
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...
Greg Souders Says Danaher’s Ideas Are Right – But His Application Is Wrong
Dec 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Greg Souders has major respect for John Danaher – but he’s not afraid to point out what he sees as a critical flaw in the legendary coach’s approach: His ideas are not wrong. His application is...
Joe Rogan Shares When Pre-Workout Made Him Feel Like He Was Having A Heart Attack During BJJ
Dec 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan has probably tried just about every supplement known to mankind – but one pre-workout experience left him sidelined mid-roll & questioning whether he’d made a huge mistake. Speaking...
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 Says That Coaches Are Responsible For Bad Matchups – And The Injuries That Follow
Nov 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is calling on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors to take more responsibility in protecting their students, especially when pairing training partners. In DeBlass’s view, instructors must...
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...
Joe Rogan Recalls Brutal Early BJJ Days: “The Warm-Up…”
Oct 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan has never been shy about paying respect to the brutal roots of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training — and he recently reflected on how grueling those early days really were. Rogan recalled his...
Former Navy SEAL Urges Youth To “Pick Up A Book & Get On The Mat”
Oct 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Jack Carr believes that the path to personal dominance in today’s world starts with three simple habits: reading, training, and thinking independently....
John Danaher Explains Why Commitment To The First Attack Matters In Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has built a reputation as one of the most cerebral minds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his latest insight addresses a reality every grappler eventually faces – most of your attacks will...
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...
Gabi Garcia Says You Have To Train In The Gi To Become A No-Gi Champion
Sep 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Appearing on the Jits and Giggles Podcast, Gabi Garcia pushed back against the no-gi wave that has swept the sport in recent years, insisting that the gi remains essential for anyone chasing...
