Joe Rogan Says BJJ Coaches Don’t Need To Compete To Be Successful: “John Danaher Didn’t Do It”
Oct 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show focused on whether elite coaching requires elite competitive experience And the conversation centered on John Danaher, widely considered one of...
Chris Haueter Warns Against Academies That Try To Control Students Off The Mat: “Toxic Relationship”
Sep 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the first twelve non-Brazilians to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a member of the “Dirty Dozen”, has spent decades around the sport. In a recent podcast...
Tom DeBlass Urges BJJ Instructors To Take Special Care Of Non-Competitors: “Push Them, But…”
Sep 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass used a recent Instagram post to address Jiu-Jitsu instructors directly… Arguing that non-competing students deserve special attention and a different standard of care than those...
Pastor & BJJ Instructor Emmanuel Marchica Arrested On Child Se*ual Abuse Charges
Jul 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A 51-year-old man well known across Monterey and San Benito County as both a pastor and a BJJ instructor is now facing some of the most serious charges the legal system carries… Following an...
John Danaher Explains What Truly Makes A Great Coach
May 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared his perspective on coaching – offering a definition of what separates effective coaches from ineffective ones. Here is what he had to say on the topic: For me, it’s...
Robert Drysdale Claims That A Coach Is “Responsible For 1% Of Your BJJ Journey”
Mar 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC veteran Robert Drysdale recently delivered a blunt perspective on responsibility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – pushing back against the common tendency to blame external factors for lack of...
A Black Belt Says These 3 Red Flags Should Make You Leave A BJJ Gym Immediately
Feb 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For beginners, stepping into a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy can feel intimidating – but according to coach and safety advocate Milton Campis, paying attention early may protect you from serious...
Kit Dale: “Not Listening To Coaches Was One Of The Best Things I Ever Did”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There is plenty of advice you’ll receive on your BJJ journey when it comes to becoming the best you can be on the mats… But we bet that you did not hear the following advice – the...
Tom DeBlass On Dealing With Gym Conflict: “Don’t Gossip”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has offered straightforward advice to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students dealing with conflict inside their academy… Emphasizing direct communication with school leadership rather than...
John Danaher Names The BJJ Coaches He Considers Among The Greatest
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely recognized as one of the best minds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – but when asked who he would place in that same category, he gave a thoughtful answer that highlighted some of the...
Matt Serra Explains Why He Regularly Kicks Students Out Of His Gym
Aug 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion Matt Serra is known for his toughness inside the cage, but that same no-nonsense attitude also extends to how he runs his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Ryan Hall Explains The Critical Difference Between A Coach And An Instructor
Aug 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Hall has offered a perspective on a distinction that many martial arts students overlook: the difference between a coach and an instructor. According to Hall, understanding this gap is vital for...
Nicky Ryan Considering A Full-Time Coaching Career: “If I Retear This ACL…”
May 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
At just 23 years old, Nicky Ryan has already experienced a career’s worth of highs, setbacks, and surgeries. And now, the B-Team standout is facing a potential crossroads in his grappling journey...
Sebastian Brosche Says BJJ Blue Belts Are The Best Coaches For Beginners
Mar 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Sebastian Brosche, founder of Yoga for BJJ, has shared his thoughts on who should be teaching the classes for beginners… And in his opinion, it is not BJJ black belts – but rather blue belts!...
Dan Manasoiu Calls Out BJJ Instructors: “I’m Paying You A Service – I Don’t Owe You Sh*t”
Mar 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC bronze medalist Dan Manasoiu is making waves with his unfiltered take on instructor entitlement. He recently spoke out on what he sees as problematic power dynamics between instructors and...
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...
Ben Askren Explains The Worst Thing BJJ Instructors Do
Jun 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Askren, a former UFC welterweight and Olympic wrestler, has never been shy about expressing his strong opinions… Including his stance on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. So, in a recent interview,...
Disgraced MMA Coach Proudly Declares That He’s $5 Million In Debt
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Widely unpopular MMA coach James Krause has made a surprisingly proud revelation that he is $5 million in debt… But who’s James Krause, again? Krause’s downfall began in 2022 when...
