“He Lives Through Jiu-Jitsu” – Roger Gracie On John Danaher’s Dedication To Coaching
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become great at something, then you’ll have to become laser-focused on it… And if you want to become the best at something – well, then chances are that almost...
Ricardo Almeida On BJJ Instructionals: “At The End Of The Day, You Still Need A Professor”
Nov 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of BJJ instructionals has given way to a lot of progress for many Jiu-Jitsu students worldwide, hobbyists and professional athletes alike. The world-class knowledge is now right there, one...
Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How good are your basics? Hmmm… Probably not as good as they could be, right? Working on your fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a must for the sake of your improvement. And if...
Tom DeBlass: “I’ll Absolutely Mop My Floors”
Nov 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Whose responsibility is it to mop the mats after a BJJ class is over? Well, there’s no “correct” answer to this question. Rather, it’s about what’s agreed upon between...
The One Thing Your BJJ Coach Can Never Give You…
Nov 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The time, effort, and knowledge your BJJ coach invests in you – his student – is probably worth more than you realize at the moment. All of those years of training, competing, learning,...
“Khabib Doesn’t Know Tired” – Belal Muhammad On Being Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Belal Muhammad defeated Sean Brady via TKO at UFC 280 prelims… And it’s been more than an earned win, as he has had to undergo a grueling training regime under coach Khabib...
Keenan Cornelius On Cross-Training: “Go Train Wherever You Want”
Sep 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What should you, as a BJJ instructor and/or academy owner, do about your students’ cross-training? How should you go about their training in other Jiu-Jitsu gyms… Should you allow for it?...
The Easy Way To Start Your Own BJJ Gym (Really, It Isn’t That Difficult)
Sep 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us: has the thought of opening up your very own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym ever crossed your mind? Well, if it hasn’t yet, it most certainly will at some point in time. But starting...
Gordon Ryan: “John Danaher Is One Of A Kind”
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely considered to be among the best (if not the best) contemporary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches. His former Danaher Death Squad (DDS) has introduced a revolution into the sport...
How Can You Improve Your Takedowns When Training in a BJJ Academy?
Aug 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you are an owner and/or a coach in a BJJ academy, it might be the case that your students haven’t done a lot of takedown training up until now. Whatever the reason for that may be, it...
BJJ Instructors: Holding Back & Pushing Belt Promotions Is Detrimental For Your Students
Jul 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Evolve MMA BJJ instructors, generally, want the best for their students. They want to make them feel welcomed and appreciated on the mats… All things considered, they want them...
How To Become Your Own BJJ Coach?
Jul 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever wanted to become your very own BJJ coach? Yup, that is possible… But before you get excited, understand that your best bet is to have a trusted coach who’ll guide you through the...
Robert Deggle Explains How To Teach Successful BJJ Seminars
Jun 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s something fantastic when it comes to teaching seminars. Essentially, it’s the feeling of accomplishment: you now get to visit other BJJ academies (and maybe even travel!) to teach...
BJJ Instructors: Don’t Let White Belt Students “Coach” Others During Class
Jun 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a BJJ instructor, you’ve probably seen the following behavior. There’s a white belt in your class that sometimes takes the liberty of showing techniques to other students. He gives...
Gordon Ryan Talks His Relationship with John Danaher: “I Am Forever In Debt To This Guy”
Jun 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No one becomes successful just through their own merit, not even those who are the most successful in their field. Such is the case with Gordon Ryan as well who, despite what some may think of him,...
3 Tips For New BJJ Coaches: Here’s How To Improve Your Teaching Ability
Jun 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach? If so, then you probably get a bit nervous before each class. And that’s alright, because you’re eager to provide the best possible value to your...
Andrew Wiltse: “The Point Of Rolling With Your Student Is Not To Beat Their A** In Training”
Jun 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having a good coach is extremely important for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey and longevity. For, if your coach doesn’t know how to instruct, you’ll probably not only lose interest...
John Danaher: “I Owe Everything To My Students”
May 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is a phenomenal, perhaps even the best BJJ coach of today. And one of the things that make his coaching success particularly interesting is the fact that he has never competed himself....
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...
Fabio Gurgel on Opening a BJJ Gym at 18 Years Old: “First And Foremost, I Respected My Instructor”
Apr 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Opening your own BJJ gym is never an easy thing to do… Especially when you’re a brown belt and just 18 years old; exactly the belt rank and age that Fabio Gurgel was when he ventured...
John Danaher’s Advice to Coaches: “Students Need Both Direction & Details In Training”
Mar 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not easy being a BJJ instructor. And it’s especially not easy when you want to put in the extra work, which will make it possible for your students to become the best that they can...
Tom DeBlass: “BJJ Academy Owners – Be Real With Yourself & Your Students”
Mar 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of words that get thrown around in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; lots of talking about values and how one should behave in a BJJ setting. One of those words is “loyalty” –...
Nick “Chewy” Albin Explains How He Helps His Students Learn Techniques Faster
Mar 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s not a single Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student who wouldn’t like to learn techniques at a faster pace and, thus, make better progress. However, the quality and speed of learning moves...
Are You A BJJ Coach And… Kind Of Burned Out? These 2 Tips Will Help
Mar 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As someone who’s been training for quite a while and accumulated tons of experience, you finally became a coach… And that was, actually, quite a while ago in and of itself; months and...
