John Danaher Explains Why He’s Against The Use Of Round Timers
Feb 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has shared a unique perspective on BJJ training structure – explaining why he deliberately avoids using round timers during sessions at his academy. Specifically, Danaher believes that...
Big Dan Manasoiu Claims Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups Are A Waste Of Time
Feb 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Dan Manasoiu has recently challenged the necessity of traditional warm-up routines in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The elite grappler, who trains under John Danaher, argues that conventional BJJ warm-ups –...
[WATCH] Alex Pereira Sharpens His Grappling Skills Ahead Of UFC Title Defense
Jan 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Alex Pereira is approaching his upcoming UFC 313 showdown with Magomed Ankalaev with a healthy dose of skepticism regarding the challenger’s game plan. The two are set to square off in the main...
Greg Souders, Eco Approach To Training BJJ Advocate, Talks Belt Promotion Obsession: “We Are Adults…”
Jan 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ black belt and eco approach to training BJJ advocate Greg Souders has offered a controversial perspective on the role of belt promotion in the modern world. In a discussion on The Mayn Idea...
Gui Mendes Laughs Off ‘Eco Approach’ To Training Jiu-Jitsu: “You Guys…”
Jan 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gui Mendes recently sparked a debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with his candid take on the “ecological approach” to training. Responding to a question about the...
Should You Be Able to Earn a BJJ Black Belt Without Wearing a Gi?
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Few topics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spark as much debate as belt promotions. The journey from white to black belt is a defining aspect of every Jiujiteiro’s experience, symbolizing years of...
Should You Face Crank Your BJJ Training Partners If They Tuck their Chin In?
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The face crank is a controversial technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Legal in many competitions worldwide and undeniably effective, it’s a go-to move when your opponent stubbornly tucks their...
Keep Applying The Submission In Training – Even When There’s No Tap? Tom DeBlass Shares His Thoughts
Nov 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you have a particularly training partner that you are applying the submission on during a training session. You know (or at least assume) that the submission is tight and that he...
Tom DeBlass Answers If You Should Film & Publish Your Rolls In Your BJJ Academy
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Video recording your rolls can be super beneficial for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey & progress. This is because reviewing that footage can shed light on the things you aren’t doing...
How To Compete With Younger Athletes In Jiu-Jitsu? John Danaher Explains
Oct 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you find yourself as an older Jiu-Jitsu student? Perhaps you’ve just begun your journey and have some questions. Or possibly, you have a bit of experience already but aren’t certain...
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson Is A BJJ Black Belt: “With The Right Technique & Preparation…”
Oct 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson recently shared how his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training has influenced his business strategies. And yes – he is a BJJ black belt as well! Wilson highlighted that Jiu-Jitsu...
John Danaher Explains What To Do If You’re Lost In Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you ever feel like you’re lost during your Jiu-Jitsu practice? More specifically, when you roll, do you feel as if you don’t know what to do next? What about competition? Feeling like...
Craig Jones Reveals Key To Lifetime Jiu-Jitsu Training
Sep 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to being able to train Jiu-Jitsu for a long, long time… Not just for years – but for upcoming decades even? Well, from Craig Jones’ perspective, the answer is...
Demetrious Johnson Reveals He’s Focused Solely On Jiu-Jitsu: “Training 5 Hours Per Week”
Aug 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Lucas Pinheiro Instagram Legendary MMA fighter Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has revealed that he hasn’t trained in mixed martial arts (MMA) for the past 18...
BJJ Instructor Says Lying Down During Instruction Is Disrespectful
Jul 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Malachy Friedman has ignited a heated debate within the BJJ community, following a controversial social media post. Specifically, Friedman asserted that students lying down...
Do Your Fingers Hurt From Too Much Gripping In BJJ? This Will Help
Jul 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Your fingers hurt, don’t they? Finger pain is one of the most common woes of Jiujiteiros worldwide; the aching knuckles and the inability to extend the joints fully, something which can pose...
Josh Hinger’s Pre-Competition Warm-Up Formula: “You’re Worried About Getting Too Tired…”
May 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Figuring out what to do for your warm-up before your (first) competition match at a tournament can be quite difficult. Should you warm up your joints? Do some yoga? Run? Do some flow rolls? Well,...
Craig Jones Shares The Rules Of Training At B-Team – And It’s Hilarious
May 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: B-Team YouTube channel Want to visit the B-Team and train with them… Even though you’re a hobbyist? You can! Craig Jones says that there’s no need to contact him nor...
Pay Attention To These 2 Things In A BJJ Academy
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to start training… Or have you already been a part of a BJJ academy for some time now, but are considering whether or not it has what you need? As in – you’re thinking...
“I’m A BJJ Hobbyist In A Class Full Of Competitors… What Should I Do?”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a hobbyist in a class full of competitors can indeed present a unique set of challenges, but it also offers a range of benefits. Here are some steps you can take to...
How To Deal With Getting Older In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is universally renowned as a martial art that welcomes all ages, genders, and skill levels. It’s a sport that promises lifelong learning and physical engagement,...
Call To BJJ Athletes: Roll With Wrestlers & MMA Fighters More Often
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners often cultivate a distinctive style and pace within their rolls, characterized by methodical and controlled exchanges, especially outside of competition settings....
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...
