Tag Archive: bjj training, controversy, eco, ecological approach, gui mendes
Gui Mendes Laughs Off ‘Eco Approach’ To Training Jiu-Jitsu: “You Guys…”
Jan 02, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gui Mendes Laughs Off ‘Eco Approach’ To Training Jiu-Jitsu: “You Guys…”
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...Will Mendes Brothers Return To BJJ Competition? Tainan Dalpra Reveals
Sep 10, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Will Mendes Brothers Return To BJJ Competition? Tainan Dalpra Reveals
Tainan Dalpra recently shared his thoughts on the potential return of the Mendes brothers to competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Both Rafael and Guilherme Mendes retired at a young age –...Gui Mendes Has The Best Guard Passing Sequence For Small Athletes
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gui Mendes Has The Best Guard Passing Sequence For Small Athletes
Let’s face it – doing Jiu-Jitsu as a smaller practitioner can be quite difficult when going against bigger (and stronger) training partners. And not just when it comes to escaping certain...Gui Mendes Has A Cool X Guard Entry From Reverse De La Riva
Jul 25, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gui Mendes Has A Cool X Guard Entry From Reverse De La Riva
Having an ability to utilize a wide array of guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can only make you better. So, as soon as you start feeling comfortable with the “classic” guards (i.e. Closed Guard,...Bernardo Faria: “This’s The Coolest Guard Passing Concept I Learned From Gui Mendes”
Jan 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bernardo Faria: “This’s The Coolest Guard Passing Concept I Learned From Gui Mendes”
Guard passing can be notoriously difficult, especially if you’re going against someone who’s invested a LOT of their time into becoming a guard retention “master”. So, when...Gui Mendes on Being a BJJ Coach: “Put So Much Work Into It That You See Results”
Jan 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gui Mendes on Being a BJJ Coach: “Put So Much Work Into It That You See Results”
Gui Mendes is not just one of the most successful BJJ athletes of all time – who won 4 IBJJF World Championships – but he’s also one of the world’s best contemporary coaches;...Gui Mendes: “People Are BJJ World Champions And Are Not Doing Well (Financially)”
Jan 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gui Mendes: “People Are BJJ World Champions And Are Not Doing Well (Financially)”
Guilherme (Gui) Mendes is a 4x IBJJF world champion who, back in 2012 and alongside his brother Rafael, opened up the “Art of Jiu Jitsu” academy. Through the years, the academy has...Try This Collar Grip to X Guard Setup by Gui Mendes
Jan 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Try This Collar Grip to X Guard Setup by Gui Mendes
Having an ability to utilize a wide array of guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can only make you better. So, as soon as you start feeling comfortable with the “classic” guards (i.e. Closed...Gui Mendes Explains Crucial Guard Passing Principle for BJJ White Belts
Sep 13, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gui Mendes Explains Crucial Guard Passing Principle for BJJ White Belts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a truly a never-ending journey. There will always be something new to learn… But you’ve got to start somewhere. You have to start from the white belt level –...