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BJJ Instructor Says Lying Down During Instruction Is Disrespectful
Jul 29, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Instructor Says Lying Down During Instruction Is Disrespectful
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...The Simple Problem With Belt Tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Simple Problem With Belt Tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Belt tests in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu straddle a delicate balance between tradition, discipline, and practicality. While not as common as in some other martial arts, they do occur and serve a purpose in...Fabio Gurgel: “Promoting A Student To Blue Belt Is One Of The Coolest Feelings A Coach Can Experience”
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “Promoting A Student To Blue Belt Is One Of The Coolest Feelings A Coach Can Experience”
Receiving your blue belt is one of the most important steps on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. For, it shows that you’ve managed to push through those initial obstacles and doubts… And...Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
There’s no denying the fact that Rener Gracie is one of the most influential and charismatic figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As well as one of the most successful ones. But why did Rener never...Khabib Confirms He’ll Continue Coaching: “One Of The Most Important Things In My Life”
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has made an undeniable mark in the world of combat sports, with an unbeaten streak and a legacy that continues beyond the MMA octagon. Following his retirement in 2020 after...Is It WRONG To Submit Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Is It WRONG To Submit Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. After you’ve been training for quite some time, there will come a moment or two when you’ll – to your surprise – have an...Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
What makes for a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? Well, Fabio Gurgel believes that there is no “big secret”. You have to invest time and effort into your craft, plus provide opportunities...Craig Jones: “Running a BJJ Gym is Horrible, Dealing with New People is Fu*king Horrible”
Jan 23, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones: “Running a BJJ Gym is Horrible, Dealing with New People is Fu*king Horrible”
So you’ve been training BJJ for a couple of years already. You’re one of the best Jiujiteiros in your team and you’ve gained some experience in teaching others… What’s...BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”
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It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...Fabio Gurgel Says That Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel Says That Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition
There are a lot of things that BJJ coaches around the world could be doing better. You’re probably aware of one or two of them yourself. But Fabio Gurgel, one of the most influential people in...What Do You Do If Your BJJ Instructor is Terrible?
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on What Do You Do If Your BJJ Instructor is Terrible?
So, you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while and you slowly, but surely, came to a realization: „My BJJ instructor is not that perfect after all!“ Well, of course he isn’t...Kit Dale Reveals The Biggest Mistake BJJ Coaches Make
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kit Dale Reveals The Biggest Mistake BJJ Coaches Make
Being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach is no easy task – especially if you want to be a great one. And, while making mistakes along the way is a given, there are still some things you should take...Draculino On The Secret To Being A Great Coach: “The Training Regimen”
Jul 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Draculino On The Secret To Being A Great Coach: “The Training Regimen”
What’s the key to becoming a great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? That’s the question we’ve asked world-class coach Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães a while back. And, well,...John Danaher: “The Best Students Must Bring To Me The One Thing I Can Never Give To Them”
May 20, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher: “The Best Students Must Bring To Me The One Thing I Can Never Give To Them”
John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in history. It seems that almost anyone who trains under him, becomes extremely good at Jiu-Jitsu… If not great....Nicholas Meregali On Teaching BJJ: “It’s One Of The Things I Enjoy Most About My Day”
Apr 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali On Teaching BJJ: “It’s One Of The Things I Enjoy Most About My Day”
Nicholas Meregali is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history… And he appears to be on the road to becoming an equally great coach as well! Meregali teaches gi classes...Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On The Competition Group”
Apr 07, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On The Competition Group”
There’re a lot of things that you need to get right if you’re to become a successful BJJ coach (and gym owner). And not a lot of them are apparent at first sight. For example, Fabio...[Watch] Video Surfaces Of Incident Where Instructor Left BJJ White Belt Paralyzed
Apr 01, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Video Surfaces Of Incident Where Instructor Left BJJ White Belt Paralyzed
The tragic accident that left Jack Greener, a BJJ white belt, quadriplegic has made a shock wave in the Jiu-Jitsu world. It was reported that during one of the classes, Greener’s coach placed...BJJ White Belt, Left Paralyzed By Coach During Class, Awarded $46 Million By The Jury
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Jack Greener enrolled into the “Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club” back in 2018. During one of the classes, the BJJ white belt was pinned to the mat by a coach, who placed his entire bodyweight on...Lachlan Giles Reveals The “Secret” To Becoming A Successful Athlete & Coach
Feb 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Lachlan Giles Reveals The “Secret” To Becoming A Successful Athlete & Coach
What does it take to become a successful competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And, on the other hand, what does it take to become a successful coach in the sport? Well, Lachlan Giles has done it...Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition”
Feb 08, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition”
What’s one of the most common mistakes that BJJ coaches and academy owners make? Well, Fabio Gurgel talks from immense experience when he says that one such mistake is focusing too much on...Keenan Cornelius Explains How To Keep Your Students As A BJJ Academy Owner
Feb 02, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Keenan Cornelius Explains How To Keep Your Students As A BJJ Academy Owner
Are you a BJJ coach and/or academy owner? If so, then one of the biggest worries that you probably have is student retention. That is: how are you supposed to keep your students motivated for...John Danaher Shares Two Demands That All Successful Coaches Have To Satisfy
Jan 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Shares Two Demands That All Successful Coaches Have To Satisfy
So you want to become a successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? Well, if that is the case, then you should definitely be taking notes from one of the most successful BJJ coaches of all time –...Nick Ortiz Quits B Team: “I’ve Taught My Last Class This Morning”
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nick Ortiz Quits B Team: “I’ve Taught My Last Class This Morning”
Nick Ortiz has been known as one of the student’s favorite, most analytical and best instructors at B Team Jiu Jitsu… However, his time at the Team has come to an end – as he...A Better Way To Teach BJJ – Without Teaching Techniques?
Dec 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on A Better Way To Teach BJJ – Without Teaching Techniques?
What if we told you that there’s a different way to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to students… One, that doesn’t necessarily involve teaching them techniques? Greg Souders, a BJJ black...