Josh Hinger: “Don’t Go To Competitions With Doubts Or Regrets”
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete, right? And you’re feeling excited about it? That’s awesome! But there’s one thing you should take seriously beforehand: preparation. You need to train...
Chatri Sityodtong: “The Biggest Misconception About Martial Arts Is That It Is About Violence”
Aug 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chatri Sityodtong is a founder and CEO of ONE Championship – and he is a martial artist himself. Sityodtong has been training Muay Thai since he was a kid and is also a BJJ brown belt…...
The Value Of Patience In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to learn, if you want to truly improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then it’s paramount that you develop patience. It doesn’t matter how fast (or how slow) you go. Patience will...
Tom DeBlass: “Just Because You Got Tapped By A Lower Belt Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Deserve Your Belt”
Aug 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a blue, purple, brown, or a black belt… And you got submitted by a lower belt? Maybe even by someone who is two belt ranks below yours? You shouldn’t be feeling down on...
Mikey Musumeci Credits Jarred Brooks For His Performance: “He Went Out Of His Comfort Zone”
Aug 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image credits: ONE Championship Mikey Musumeci recently beat Jarred Brooks – MMA strawweight champion of the world – in their submission grappling match at ONE Championship. And he has a...
Tom DeBlass: “Don’t Take Away The Joy You Should Be Having In Jiu-Jitsu”
Aug 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you feeling stressed out because you’re not improving as fast as you would like in Jiu-Jitsu? Is it making you unhappy? Well, even though that is normal, you should still seek to not lose...
Tom DeBlass’ Advice For Non-Competitors: “Don’t Hold Yourself At The Same Standards”
Aug 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you often find yourself comparing with those “monsters” on the mat… Who, even though they are on the same belt level as you are, can tap you out 9 times out of 10? (With that 1...
Garry Tonon Shares Great Advice Given By Tom DeBlass: “Who Gives A F*ck About You?”
Aug 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Today, Garry Tonon is one of the most elite submission grapplers in the world. But even he had to start somewhere. Even Tonon was, once upon a time, a purple belt teaching at his coach’s...
Rickson Gracie: “Money Can’t Buy The Most Important Things In Life”
Aug 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is regarded by many as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time. But, even despite his numerous successes, Rickson came to understand that the most important things in life cannot be...
Mikey Musumeci Talks Dealing With Pressure: “I Use It As Fuel”
Jul 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci feels a lot of responsibility to elevate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s popularity to new heights. And, as emphasized in a recent interview, he sees ONE Championship as an outstanding...
Rickson Gracie: “Fear Is Not The Enemy”
Jul 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking for someone whom you’d like to take inspiration from, then Rickson Gracie is probably one of the best out there. And not just when it comes to training… But,...
Rickson Gracie’s Mindset: “I Needed To Feel Frustration On A Daily Basis”
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the key to continuous improvement? Well, there are many answers to that question. But among them is a sure-fire one: always pushing yourself to the limit. Rickson Gracie knows that...
JT Torres: “My Father Has Always Been My #1 Fan”
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Having a strong support system around yourself is extremely important. Both in everyday life and for when you’re trying to create something big. Jonathan “JT” Torres understands...
Garry Tonon Talks Fight With Shamil Gasanov: “It Felt Really Good To Have A Tough Time”
Jul 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Garry Tonon Instagram Garry Tonon tapped out previously undefeated Shamil Gasanov with a Kneebar, in their ONE Fight Night 12 match. As he shared in an interview for ONE Championship,...
Mikey Musumeci Celebrates 27th Birthday: “Lots Of Ups & Downs”
Jul 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci, one of the top-ranking BJJ athletes in the world, has celebrated his 27th birthday several days ago! Mikey had a turbulent last year, full of ups and downs. But he remains grateful...
Nicholas Meregali: “How I Win Counts More Than Anything Else For Me”
Jul 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Shelby Murphey Explains Why Everybody Should Compete In BJJ At Least Once
Jul 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Shelby Murphey is a top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. She recently won the brown belt roosterweight title at the 2023 IBJJF World Championship – and has been promoted to black belt on the...
Key Mindset For Jiu-Jitsu: Taking It Step By Step
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting from the beginning of the round in Jiu-Jitsu to the submission can seem like a long road to take. Especially when rolling against someone who is on the same (or higher) skill level as you...
BJJ Advice: Be Focused On Winning Tomorrow, Not Today
Jun 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s a quick question: do you often find yourself stuck in the same old routine when you train? As in, you always go for the same moves, you stick to the same techniques and setups…...
Rafael Lovato Jr.: “Becoming A Father Motivated Me In A Different Way”
Jun 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Tommy Langaker Reveals He Doesn’t Study His Opponents’ Games A Lot: “I Focus On Myself”
Jun 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tommy Langaker is facing Kade Ruotolo this Friday, June 9, at ONE Fight Night 11! The Norwegian is very excited about his upcoming match, even though he is considered to be an underdog by many. But...
Nicholas Meregali: “I Was Dealing With Depression & Anxiety”
May 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is one of the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history – and is one of the most confident ones as well. However, it may come as a surprise that Meregali didn’t...
Mikey Musumeci: “I’m Attacking A Submission Every Second Of A Match”
May 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci doesn’t play around when it comes to competing – he goes all out, always on the hunt for the submission. And no, he doesn’t seem to be content with anything else...
Andre Galvao: “I’ve Been Training Like Hell Since I Was A White Belt”
May 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
