Matt Serra Pushes Back On Ecological BJJ Movement: “Stop Reinventing The Wheel”
Aug 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
On a recent episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast, Matt Serra and Mikey Musumeci pushed back on ecological BJJ, arguing the increasingly popular teaching method adds unnecessary complexity to something...
Gianni Grippo Embraces Ecological Training: “I’m More Productive With My Time Now”
Jul 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gianni Grippo has become one of the most prominent Jiu-Jitsu athletes to publicly embrace ecological training. The ecological approach – focused on learning through live resistance rather than...
Nicky Ryan Talks Eco Approach To BJJ: “I Like What Greg’s Doing, But I’d Do It Differently”
May 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Ryan is no stranger to innovation in Jiu-Jitsu — and in a recent appearance on The Simple Man Podcast, he weighed in on one of the sport’s most talked-about training philosophies: the...
Kit Dale: “Drilling Makes You More Rigid & Predictable”
Apr 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Known for his preference for what he calls “task-based games”, Kit Dale believes there’s a more effective way to develop grappling skills than simply repeating the same movement...
Espen Mathiesen Talks Eco Training Method In BJJ: “There Is No Holy Grail”
Mar 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent discussion on the Grappler’s Perspective podcast, Espen Mathiesen shared his philosophy on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training – advocating for a balanced and adaptable approach, rather than...
Mikey Musumeci Shares His Opinion On Eco BJJ Training: “Both Are Super Important”
Mar 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding ecological training methods in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His opinion echoes that of the Mendes brothers, who previously stated...
Tom DeBlass Skeptical About Ecological Approach To BJJ Training: “You’re Wrong”
Feb 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent discussion on the Jits and Giggles podcast, Tom DeBlass weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the ecological approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. DeBlass outlined his...
Kit Dale: “I’m Living Proof You Can Get Good At BJJ Very Quickly – Without Drilling At All”
Feb 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As the debate over Ecological BJJ continues to gain momentum, ADCC veteran Kit Dale has stepped in with his own take – arguing that traditional drilling methods aren’t necessary for fast progress...
Greg Souders, Eco Approach To Training BJJ Advocate, Talks Belt Promotion Obsession: “We Are Adults…”
Jan 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ black belt and eco approach to training BJJ advocate Greg Souders has offered a controversial perspective on the role of belt promotion in the modern world. In a discussion on The Mayn Idea...
Gui Mendes Laughs Off ‘Eco Approach’ To Training Jiu-Jitsu: “You Guys…”
Jan 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gui Mendes recently sparked a debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with his candid take on the “ecological approach” to training. Responding to a question about the...
