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...
ADCC Veteran Proves One-A-Day Training Can Still Lead To BJJ Success: “Have To Be Very Intentional”
Aug 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a sport dominated by double and even triple training sessions, Paul Ardila is redefining what it means to be an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. The ADCC veteran and recent Craig Jones...
(WATCH): Max Holloway Trains Jiu-Jitsu In A Gi
Jul 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Max Holloway has long been celebrated as one of MMA’s greatest featherweights, thanks largely to his striking finesse and record-breaking pace. But behind the highlight-reel boxing combinations and...
John Danaher Shares Advice On What You Should Do If A Move Fails In BJJ Training/Competition
Apr 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It goes without saying that you will, as long as you train, keep failing at certain moves. Sometimes more than once. But what should you do when you fail? Should you keep going for it – or...
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...
