Jiu Jitsu Is Great… But Remember: It Isn’t Everything
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes find yourself daydreaming about Jiu Jitsu? Thinking about all of the techniques you’ve been learning and drilling, about the rolls and submissions you had, as well as the...
0$ In Your Wallet? Here’s How To Start Training BJJ When You’re Broke
Dec 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so much more than just a martial art. It’s an opportunity not just to get fit and skillful, able to defend yourself; but it’s a fantastic door to life-long...
Do THIS To Have Consistent Levels Of ENERGY In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Have you noticed that your Jiu Jitsu training sessions aren’t really similar to one another? It’s not just about how „well“ your training goes – meaning, how much you’ve...
Are You A Bad BJJ Student? Answer These 3 Questions
Dec 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Perhaps the most important thing in BJJ for you, as a Jiujiteiro, is to have fun! To enjoy the time you spend on the mats, to revel in the learning and trying of new techniques, and to have plenty of...
Not Satisfied With Your BJJ Progress? Take A Step Back – Appreciate How Far You Came
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel about your current Jiu Jitsu progress? Are you really satisfied about it? Perhaps borderline satisfied… Or not satisfied at all? Training BJJ can sometimes be a real...
No Time For BJJ? Getting Up Early In The Morning Will Solve This Issue
Dec 10, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It’s so easy to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when you’re young! When you’re a kid or even a student, your life basically comes down to going to school/university, studying, Jiu Jitsu...
The Importance Of Proper TIMING In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Not everything is about techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sure, technique is most important – for, if you don’t have it, what will you...
Do Your Fingers Hurt From Too Much Gripping In BJJ? This Will Help
Dec 02, 2020BJJEE1 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...
How To Prevent Getting A Staph Infection In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 23, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst things that can happen when you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is being forced to stop training. Almost every Jiujiteiro understands what this is about; you enjoy spending time on the...
Should You Visit And Train In Other BJJ Gyms? Yes – This Is Why And How
Nov 17, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
So, perhaps you’ve just gotten a bit of time off of work, or you passed all of your exams… Or you simply created more free time for yourself; and you’ve decided to spend it by going...
5 Reasons Why You Will NEVER Be Good at Jiu Jitsu
Nov 12, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, the lack of progress will just show up and there’s not much you’ll be able to do about it, except continue training. This is a part of the usual „progress cycle“, where...
Most Stupid Ways To Get Injured In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
All things aside, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport. And, just like it is the case with any combat sport, chances are that you’ll get injured somewhere along the line....
This Is How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Actually Helps With Mental Health
Nov 02, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The bodily health benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are obvious. Your cardiovascular fitness improves, which means that your heart and lungs are getting stronger. You get leaner and lose excess fat,...
No Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Near You To Train At? Try This
Oct 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You just found out about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, haven’t you? It’s such an amazing martial art, isn’t it? Yes yes, we know that you are eager to start training it and to learn how to...
Building yourself an Effective BJJ Game Based on High Level Fundamentals
Sep 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Learning the fundamentals is easy when you’re just starting out with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For the most part, and most of the time, they’re fun to learn; in the end of ends, everything is...
Is BJJ Really Not For You… Or Are You Just Too Lazy?
Sep 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Tough times come and go; they aren’t meant to last, but to pass and teach us an important lesson or two. This is true for most of...
Focus On How You Fail, NOT On Your Success In BJJ Training
Sep 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It’s such a fantastic sensation when you notice yourself making progress in BJJ! Becoming better is what it’s all about, after all – and it sure feels neat when you’re succeeding...
Why You Actually Need To Wait A Bit Longer Before You Tap Out
Aug 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
One of the golden rules in BJJ training is to „tap early and tap often“. The reasoning behind this is clear: to evade injuries and to overcome your own ego, so as to restart the roll and learn as...
BJJ Doesn’t Get You Motivated Anymore? Do This To Get Back On Track
Aug 21, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu Jitsu, just like everything else in life, has its highs and lows. And sometimes, those lows hit much harder than they ever did, lasting for much longer periods of time than we’d want to....
Here’s Why It’s Good That You Started Training BJJ Later In Life
Aug 20, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. As Jiu Jitsu athletes, we often look so avidly at our younger training partners who are so much better than us; and that will, when they reach...
This is How To Build More Confidence In Your Jiu Jitsu Skills
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Will you let us share a well-known secret… One that greatly influences how you’ll perform during your training rolls, as well as in tournaments? It doesn’t have anything to do with...
Just How Much Strength Training Do You Need For BJJ?
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Just how much strength training do you really need for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? One school of thought advocates virtually no strength training at all, where this modality of training is seen as something...
Fundamental Guard Passing Detail Every Jiujiteiro Needs To Know
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Guard passing is no easy business! There are many different elements that you have to take into consideration when approaching the training...
Improve Faster In Jiu Jitsu By Limiting Your Options
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real „shortcuts“ in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu....
