Helena Crevar On Becoming The Youngest ADCC Champion Ever: “99% Of My Training Is With Men”
Oct 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
At just 19, Helena Crevar has already made grappling history, becoming the youngest ADCC champion ever after capturing gold at 143 lbs (65kg) with three straight submissions… And in a recent...
John Danaher Explains Why Your First Class In Jiu-Jitsu Is The Most Important Class: “They’re Just Like You”
Sep 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most analytical coaches, shaping several of its most dominant competitors. In a recent podcast episode with Georges St-Pierre, he was...
Erik Paulson Shares His BJJ Academy Rules: “She’s Your Teammate And That’s It”
Sep 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Erik Paulson has trained under roughly 45 coaches, holds credentials across catch wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Filipino martial arts, and more, and became the first American to win a...
Kevin James Recalls His First Jiu-Jitsu Class: “I Was Panicking”
Aug 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
How did your first BJJ training session go? Well, for Kevin James, it nearly ended with him grabbing a training partner by the throat out of pure panic. The actor and comedian, now a BJJ blue belt,...
John Danaher: “At The Level Of Fundamentals, I’m A Dictator”
Aug 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher draws a sharp distinction between how rigid and how flexible his coaching becomes, depending on a student’s level. In simple terms, he “lets a bit more loose” when the...
Gianni Grippo: “Open Mats Are Often A Waste of Time”
Aug 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gianni Grippo has spent 25 years competing in Jiu-Jitsu – and he says that open mats are often a waste of time. He spoke about the topic in a recent episode of the Jits and Giggles podcast: We...
John Danaher Breaks Down His Philosophy On Tapping: “I Don’t See Any Heroism…”
Jul 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has laid out a clear framework for when athletes should tap – drawing distinctions between training & competition, as well as between early rounds & championship finals. In the...
Vagner Rocha Explains Why Rolling With Lower Belts Is What Builds Skill
Jul 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha has spent decades on the mats, and his approach to improving no longer aligns with the common instinct in grappling gyms – seeking out the hardest possible rounds. Still competing and...
John Danaher Explains Why You Should Never Do Half-Hearted Techniques
Jun 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher believes one of the biggest mistakes grapplers make isn’t choosing the wrong technique – it’s committing to it only halfway. In a recent social media post, the renowned...
Ryan Hall Explains Why Persistence Matters More Than Talent In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran and BJJ legend Ryan Hall believes the biggest factor in earning a black belt has nothing to do with natural talent or athletic ability. Speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Hall argued...
Matt Serra Explains How to Spot A Good BJJ Academy
Apr 23, 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...
Can Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get You Ripped? Understanding the Realities
Apr 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is widely praised for its many benefits. It improves cardiovascular health, builds resilience, develops problem solving skills, and creates strong social connections. It is also...
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...
