“What If I Can’t Afford A BJJ Gym Membership?” Jocko Willink Answers
May 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s be real: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t a cheap hobby. You’ve got to buy gi and no-gi equipment, which can be quite expensive (and it’s a good idea to have at least two pairs...
Use This Simple Principle to Build a Strong Defense in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to build a solid submission game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If so, then that means that you need to have a strong defense first. For, how are you supposed to feel confident in your...
This Guillotine to Triangle Choke Setup Is Great for Beginners in BJJ
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re a beginner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, things can get quite confusing. And they can sometimes get mildly frustrating, as it appears that all that you’re doing is defense…...
6 Essential Things Every BJJ Practitioner Needs in Their Gym Bag
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If that’s the case – congratulations! You’re in for a ride that you’ll enjoy a lot. However, before you start this ride, you need to get...
Having Trouble In Mount? Use The Misdirectional Underhook Setup
May 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Getting to the Mount is already difficult enough… But setting up submissions from there can be even tougher. And why? Well, it’s because your training partners know what’s coming...
“Just Show Up” Mentality Won’t Take You Far in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know that advice that’s often given to BJJ athletes? “Just show up and train”, they tell you, “and you’ll get better.” This is good advice. You absolutely...
The Rear Ezekiel Choke Is Surprisingly Simple – Use It After A Failed Arm Triangle
May 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Rear Ezekiel Choke… Sounds particularly gnarly, doesn’t it? Well, you won’t have too many opportunities for setting it up – but once you do get an opportunity, go for it....
BJJ Progress Advice: Don’t Be Afraid Of Discovery, Even If It Means Failing
May 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How often have you Googled for advice on improving in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Probably a lot. And how much advice have you found that worked for you long-term? Chances are, not a lot. Therefore,...
Guard Passing: Improve It With This Simple Tip from John Danaher
May 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Guard passing will never be easy, no matter how good you get at it… And no matter how skilled you become, there’s no saying that you will often be under threat by the guard player; in...
How To Train in a BJJ Academy with Multiple Black Belt Instructors?
May 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a lower-ranked belt, then your first thought of training in a BJJ academy that has multiple black belt instructors is, probably: “Wow, that’s awesome! I have to train...
Should You Wear a Cup for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training?
May 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport. And, even though it’s often called “the Gentle Art”, injuries do happen… And not just injuries, but nasty hits as well – for...
Keep Getting Better in BJJ – By Limiting Your Choices & Building Habits
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no “one best way” to improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And there are no sure-fire ways to blast through plateaus as they pop up. However, there are efficient things that...
You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is tough. You get to the class and everyone else is better than you are… Heck, even those other white belts who’ve been training for just 2 or 3 months...
Gordon Ryan & Garry Tonon Share Highly Effective Training Principles
May 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking for ways to up your training, then you need to listen to advice from professional athletes. For example, from Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon. Both of them manage to train 7 times...
Fabio Gurgel: “I Was 15 Years Old When I Understood I Wanted To Live Off Jiu-Jitsu”
Apr 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Not many people can claim that they’ve found their life purpose when they were teenagers. However, Fabio Gurgel is one of them. Now a CEO and head coach of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team, Gurgel...
Want To Make Your Collar Chokes More Effective? Then Focus On The First Grip
Apr 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Collar Chokes are one of those hidden pleasures of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, that you cannot know about unless you train. There’s “nothing better” than setting up a neat Collar Choke to...
Do You Follow These 10 Jiu-Jitsu Commandments?
Apr 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to be (at least reasonably) successful at anything that you do, then it’s a good idea to follow through a set number of rules which will make your success more easily attained. And...
The Power Of Jiu-Jitsu: How Kyle, BJJ Brown Belt, Pressure-Tapped a 260lbs Bodybuilder
Apr 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying it… Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be a true superpower once you get good at it. It makes you tougher and better able to overcome hardships, both in training and life in...
Are The Warm Ups You’re Doing Good For Your Jiu-Jitsu?
Apr 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you doing warm ups before your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training? If so, do you think that they’re effective… Or that they’re a sort of a waste of time? Why not just start off with...
Jiutopia BJJ Camp in Greece: Your Perfect Jiu-Jitsu Vacation
Apr 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s a warm day in August and you’re enjoying the refreshing summer breeze, as you lay down on the mats… You’ve just done your first training session in Greece and you...
What To Do About That BJJ Training Partner Who Just Holds A Position & Doesn’t Move?
Apr 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve probably ran into this person at one time or another during your BJJ journey. It’s the training partner who, after he passes to an advantageous position – most often, Side...
Brian Glick: “My Relationship With My Teacher [John Danaher] Goes Beyond Words”
Apr 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to be good – in whatever you do – you need to have great mentors. You need people who have the experience, the knowledge, and the wisdom to endow upon you. And that’s no...
“Which BJJ Technique Or Position Should I Learn Next?”
Apr 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As your passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and knowledge of it, grows – you’ll start asking yourself the following question quite often: “Okay, this is all good… But which...
These Black Belt Details Will Take Your BJJ Stack Pass To The Next Level
Apr 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Stack Pass is one of those BJJ techniques that you learn during your first couple of training sessions. However, knowing just the basics of this move isn’t going to cut it; for, as soon as...
