Joe Rogan Says BJJ Coaches Don’t Need To Compete To Be Successful: “John Danaher Didn’t Do It”
Oct 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show focused on whether elite coaching requires elite competitive experience And the conversation centered on John Danaher, widely considered one of...
Chris Haueter Warns Against Academies That Try To Control Students Off The Mat: “Toxic Relationship”
Sep 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Chris Haueter, one of the first twelve non-Brazilians to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a member of the “Dirty Dozen”, has spent decades around the sport. In a recent podcast...
Tom DeBlass Urges BJJ Instructors To Take Special Care Of Non-Competitors: “Push Them, But…”
Sep 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass used a recent Instagram post to address Jiu-Jitsu instructors directly… Arguing that non-competing students deserve special attention and a different standard of care than those...
John Danaher: “At The Level Of Fundamentals, I’m A Dictator”
Aug 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher draws a sharp distinction between how rigid and how flexible his coaching becomes, depending on a student’s level. In simple terms, he “lets a bit more loose” when the...
Tom DeBlass Shares His No. 1 Piece Of Advice For Academy Owners
Jun 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass recently shared what he considers the most important advice for anyone opening or running a BJJ academy. According to DeBlass, too many gym owners focus their attention on attracting new...
Robert Drysdale Claims That A Coach Is “Responsible For 1% Of Your BJJ Journey”
Mar 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC veteran Robert Drysdale recently delivered a blunt perspective on responsibility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – pushing back against the common tendency to blame external factors for lack of...
A Black Belt Says These 3 Red Flags Should Make You Leave A BJJ Gym Immediately
Feb 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For beginners, stepping into a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy can feel intimidating – but according to coach and safety advocate Milton Campis, paying attention early may protect you from serious...
Kit Dale: “Not Listening To Coaches Was One Of The Best Things I Ever Did”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There is plenty of advice you’ll receive on your BJJ journey when it comes to becoming the best you can be on the mats… But we bet that you did not hear the following advice – the...
Tom DeBlass On Dealing With Gym Conflict: “Don’t Gossip”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has offered straightforward advice to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students dealing with conflict inside their academy… Emphasizing direct communication with school leadership rather than...
Dating Expert Warns Of “Epidemic” Of Women Cheating With Jiu-Jitsu Instructors
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A dating expert has ignited debate in the BJJ world after claiming that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies are experiencing an “epidemic” of women getting involved with their instructors. The...
Ryan Hall Explains The Critical Difference Between A Coach And An Instructor
Aug 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Hall has offered a perspective on a distinction that many martial arts students overlook: the difference between a coach and an instructor. According to Hall, understanding this gap is vital for...
Ralph Gracie Used To Physically Discipline Students Who Missed Training Sessions
Mar 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ralph Gracie’s reputation for running an intense and disciplined martial arts academy has been reinforced by former student Alan “Gumby” Marques. Marques recalled a particularly extreme...
BJJ Instructor Arrested For S*xual Abuse Of 14-Year-Old Student In Itaporã, Brazil
Mar 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A BJJ instructor in Itaporã, Brazil, was arrested on Monday – after charges were brought up involving s*xual abuse of a 14-year-old student… Who later passed away by her own hand. According...
Sebastian Brosche Says BJJ Blue Belts Are The Best Coaches For Beginners
Mar 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Sebastian Brosche, founder of Yoga for BJJ, has shared his thoughts on who should be teaching the classes for beginners… And in his opinion, it is not BJJ black belts – but rather blue belts!...
Dan Manasoiu Calls Out BJJ Instructors: “I’m Paying You A Service – I Don’t Owe You Sh*t”
Mar 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC bronze medalist Dan Manasoiu is making waves with his unfiltered take on instructor entitlement. He recently spoke out on what he sees as problematic power dynamics between instructors and...
[SHOCKING] Parents Of Girl Who Was S*xually Assaulted By BJJ Instructor Never Reported Incident To Police
Jun 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Shocking news are coming from San Antonio (USA) – where a girl was s*xually assaulted by her BJJ instructor – without the parents ever reporting the incident to the police. According to...
Pay Attention To These 2 Things In A BJJ Academy
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to start training… Or have you already been a part of a BJJ academy for some time now, but are considering whether or not it has what you need? As in – you’re thinking...
Fabio Gurgel: “Promoting A Student To Blue Belt Is One Of The Coolest Feelings A Coach Can Experience”
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE1 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...
Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 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...
This Is How Your Instructor Decides Who To Promote
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s a fact: you’ve been training consistently and you’re always in class on time. You don’t skip warm-ups and you give your absolute best every time you drill, roll and...
Is It WRONG To Submit Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 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...
Fabio Gurgel: “A Coach Shouldn’t Feed The Athlete’s Ego”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 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...
Craig Jones: “Running a BJJ Gym is Horrible, Dealing with New People is Fu*king Horrible”
Jan 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve been training BJJ for a couple of years already. You’re one of the best Jiujiteiros in your team and you’ve gained some experience in teaching others… What’s...
BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...
