Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition”
Feb 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
Jan 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
John Danaher Shares Two Demands That All Successful Coaches Have To Satisfy
Jan 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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 –...
Is It WRONG To Submit Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
What Do You Do If Your BJJ Instructor is Terrible?
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Nick Ortiz Quits B Team: “I’ve Taught My Last Class This Morning”
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
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 Admin
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...
Danielle Kelly: “I Teach The Kids’ Classes… I Was A Shy Kid”
Dec 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly isn’t just a superb competitor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, but she’s also aspiring to become one of the best BJJ coaches out there. As a matter of fact, it seems that...
“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...
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,...
Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Oct 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
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...
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?...
Fabio Gurgel: “Promoting A Student To Blue Belt Is One Of The Coolest Feelings A Coach Can Experience”
Aug 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
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...
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...
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....
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...
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” –...
