Tag Archive: Andrew Aspinall, inspiration, mixed martial arts, mma, Motivation, success, Tom Aspinall, ufc
Andrew Aspinall: A Father Who Quit His Job, So That His Son Could Develop In BJJ
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andrew Aspinall: A Father Who Quit His Job, So That His Son Could Develop In BJJ
Tom Aspinall became the UFC interim heavyweight title champion a few days ago… And he has dedicated it to his father. The 30-year-old knocked out Sergei Pavlovich in the very first round of...Craig Jones Talks Motivational BJJ Quotes: “BJJ Guys Might Be The Dumbest Of Athletes”
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Talks Motivational BJJ Quotes: “BJJ Guys Might Be The Dumbest Of Athletes”
Craig Jones is never shy to share his opinion… And, well, he recently shared his opinion about motivational quotes that some BJJ practitioners share via their social media. And no, it’s...Caio Terra: “When I First Came To America, I Lived In The Gym”
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Caio Terra: “When I First Came To America, I Lived In The Gym”
Rarely any success story is an “easy-peasy” one. Usually, it involves a lot of sacrifice, work, determination, and relentlessness… All of which are vital ingredients for anyone who...Khamzat Chimaev’s Inspiring Speech: “Muslims, Christians, Jews, It Doesn’t Matter…”
Oct 22, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khamzat Chimaev’s Inspiring Speech: “Muslims, Christians, Jews, It Doesn’t Matter…”
Khamzat Chimaev won the match against former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, last night at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. He maintained his unbeaten record, even though Usman put up a fierce fight....Documentary About Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida Released: “Far Beyond World Records”
Sep 02, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Documentary About Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida Released: “Far Beyond World Records”
The long-awaited documentary about Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has been released – and you can watch it on YouTube for free! It’s a movie not just about Buchecha’s...[Watch] Heartwarming Moment “The Rock” Surprises UFC Fighter With New Home
Aug 08, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Heartwarming Moment “The Rock” Surprises UFC Fighter With New Home
Themba Gorimbo is a UFC welterweight fighter with an inspirational story. After his second UFC fight, Gorimbo said that he was left with only 7 dollars to his name. And that he had to sleep on the...Buchecha Reveals How He Built His Grappling Game: “Always Looking For The Submission”
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Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. A 17-time BJJ world champion, as well as a 4-0 pro MMA record holder, Buchecha is well-known for...Buchecha: “I’m Just A Simple Guy Who Came Out Of Nowhere”
Jul 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Buchecha: “I’m Just A Simple Guy Who Came Out Of Nowhere”
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida – one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time and currently an undefeated MMA fighter – had humble beginnings. As he had said in an interview with...Nicholas Meregali: “How I Win Counts More Than Anything Else For Me”
Jul 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali: “How I Win Counts More Than Anything Else For Me”
Nicholas Meregali isn’t known “just” for being one of the top-ranking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. He is also well-known for having one of the most competitive mindsets...Tammi Musumeci On Balancing Office Work & Professional BJJ: “I Kind Of Like It That Way”
Jul 07, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tammi Musumeci On Balancing Office Work & Professional BJJ: “I Kind Of Like It That Way”
Tammi Musumeci isn’t just an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete who competes in ONE Championship… But she also works an office job as a law clerk. And, even though she has an upcoming...John Danaher Talks BJJ Black Belt & UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy: “A Character Like No Other I’ve Met”
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Talks BJJ Black Belt & UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy: “A Character Like No Other I’ve Met”
Tim Kennedy is a BJJ black belt and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. And he appears to have a colorful skillset in all sorts of things! John Danaher stands witness to...John Danaher Reveals He Used To Spar Every Day, “7 Days A Week”
Jun 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Danaher Reveals He Used To Spar Every Day, “7 Days A Week”
John Danaher is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches of all time. He has played – and continues to play – a substantial role in the development of a number of...Rafael Lovato Jr.: “Becoming A Father Motivated Me In A Different Way”
Jun 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rafael Lovato Jr.: “Becoming A Father Motivated Me In A Different Way”
Rafael Lovato Jr. has done it all. He is a legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, as well as a successful MMA athlete – who’s been a Bellator middleweight world champion. Now almost 40...Kade Ruotolo: “I Don’t Think I Would’ve Won The ADCC Without Tye”
Jun 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kade Ruotolo: “I Don’t Think I Would’ve Won The ADCC Without Tye”
Whenever you succeed, whenever you accomplish a goal, especially a lofty one… It’s almost never the case that you’ve done it alone. You’ve had people help you along the way,...Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Offers Help To UFC Athlete Who Had Only $7 In Bank Account
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Offers Help To UFC Athlete Who Had Only $7 In Bank Account
Themba Gorimbo is a UFC athlete with a unique story. He traveled all the way from Zimbabwe to Miami (USA), in order to train at the MMA Masters training camp, so that he could prepare for his second...Andre Galvao Shares Valuable Life Lesson: “Surrender Or Continue?”
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao Shares Valuable Life Lesson: “Surrender Or Continue?”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can teach us many valuable life lessons… One of them being to keep going. Andre Galvao has learned that lesson well throughout his lengthy and extremely successful career...Top BJJ Prospect Shelby Murphey Promoted To Black Belt
Jun 04, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Top BJJ Prospect Shelby Murphey Promoted To Black Belt
Shelby Murphey, one of the Jiu-Jitsu world’s top prospects, has just won the brown belt roosterweight title at the IBJJF World Championship 2023… And has been promoted to the rank of a...Fabio Gurgel: “I Was Lucky To Find Purpose In Jiu-Jitsu”
Jun 02, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fabio Gurgel: “I Was Lucky To Find Purpose In Jiu-Jitsu”
The question of purpose is, arguably, one of the life’s most important questions. Because, as many claim, if you find your purpose and then start following it – you’ll be much more...Rafael Lovato Jr. Shares 11 Success Tips For BJJ Competitors
Jun 01, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rafael Lovato Jr. Shares 11 Success Tips For BJJ Competitors
What does it take to become a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion? Well, it takes a lot of things – not “just” training hard. Rafael Lovato Jr., one of the most decorated BJJ...Tommy Langaker Talks Jiu-Jitsu Money Problems: “There’s Very Little Income”
May 30, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tommy Langaker Talks Jiu-Jitsu Money Problems: “There’s Very Little Income”
A lot of elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes have had to go through earning next to nothing in their early years of training and competition. Even the best of the best. It wasn’t any different...Kade Ruotolo Inspired By Bob Marley: “The Ability Of A Man To Affect Those Around Him Positively”
May 30, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kade Ruotolo Inspired By Bob Marley: “The Ability Of A Man To Affect Those Around Him Positively”
Are the Ruotolo brothers enjoying the fruits of their labor and the fame that goes along with it? Well, Kade Ruotolo is not afraid to admit the truth. He shared it in a recent ONE Championship...Dean Lister: “I Never Lost Focus On What I Needed To Do”
May 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dean Lister: “I Never Lost Focus On What I Needed To Do”
One of the most notable character traits of champions – both on the mats and in life alike – is the fact that they’re focused. Their focus is so strong that they won’t allow...Caio Terra’s Emotional Black Belt Promotion Story: “I Was In The Second Place…”
May 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Caio Terra’s Emotional Black Belt Promotion Story: “I Was In The Second Place…”
Earning your black belt in BJJ is the first step on a new journey. The exciting beginning of a new, lifelong beginning. However, Caio Terra wasn’t too ecstatic about his black belt promotion....Andre Galvao: “I’ve Been Training Like Hell Since I Was A White Belt”
May 17, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao: “I’ve Been Training Like Hell Since I Was A White Belt”
There are many roads to success, but all of them have one thing in common: hard work. There’s no going around the fact. If you want to succeed, then you’ve got to put in the work and act...