Tag Archive: BJJ Mindset, mentality, Mikey Musumeci, one championship, ONE FC
Mikey Musumeci: “I Wanna Show What Jiu-Jitsu Stands For – Being Able To Defeat Someone Bigger Than You”
Aug 30, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci: “I Wanna Show What Jiu-Jitsu Stands For – Being Able To Defeat Someone Bigger Than You”
Mikey Musumeci will be taking on Shinya Aoki on October 6, in an openweight submission grappling match… In which he’ll be giving up more than 30lbs in size! Aoki will be Musumeci’s...Tim Kennedy: “BJJ Is A Blend Of Awkwardness & Enlightenment, Mixed With Violence”
Aug 27, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tim Kennedy: “BJJ Is A Blend Of Awkwardness & Enlightenment, Mixed With Violence”
Why do you like Jiu-Jitsu? There are probably plenty of reasons for it, ranging from the stress release to the friends you’ve made on the mats. And it’s exactly like that for Tim...The Key To Jiu-Jitsu Improvement: Learn To Layer Skills
Aug 21, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Key To Jiu-Jitsu Improvement: Learn To Layer Skills
There so many techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that it can often feel overwhelming to learn them all. But that’s the key, actually. You shouldn’t be trying to learn them all....Buchecha Reveals Key To Competition Success: “I Have To Risk Everything In The Gym”
Aug 21, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Buchecha Reveals Key To Competition Success: “I Have To Risk Everything In The Gym”
How important is it for you to tap your training partners out? Is it more important than attempting new techniques and approaches to the game? Well, if it is more important… Then you’re...Josh Hinger Talks Rest Days & Mental Health: “It Takes A Toll On My Mind”
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Josh Hinger Talks Rest Days & Mental Health: “It Takes A Toll On My Mind”
Rest days are incredibly important. They are an opportunity for your body to recover from hard training and get ready for the upcoming training sessions as well. However, they often don’t come...Rayron Gracie Shares Personal Approach & Insights About BJJ Success
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rayron Gracie Shares Personal Approach & Insights About BJJ Success
What’s the most important, most valuable skill that a BJJ athlete can have? No, it’s not any sort of a submission technique chain nor a guard pass… It isn’t even being courageous nor being...Nicholas Meregali: “Winning Without Taking Risks Is Easy”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali: “Winning Without Taking Risks Is Easy”
Nicholas Meregali is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. And it’s not just his skill that differentiates him from others, but also his relentless mindset. For example,...Rickson Gracie: “Every Moment In Life Is A Unique Opportunity”
Aug 17, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rickson Gracie: “Every Moment In Life Is A Unique Opportunity”
Rickson Gracie is perhaps the most legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete of all time. And not just because of his rich competition (and family) history… But also because of his mindset, which...Josh Hinger: “Don’t Go To Competitions With Doubts Or Regrets”
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Josh Hinger: “Don’t Go To Competitions With Doubts Or Regrets”
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 AdminComments Off on Chatri Sityodtong: “The Biggest Misconception About Martial Arts Is That It Is About Violence”
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 AdminComments Off on The Value Of Patience In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass: “Just Because You Got Tapped By A Lower Belt Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Deserve Your Belt”
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 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Credits Jarred Brooks For His Performance: “He Went Out Of His Comfort Zone”
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 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass: “Don’t Take Away The Joy You Should Be Having In Jiu-Jitsu”
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 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass’ Advice For Non-Competitors: “Don’t Hold Yourself At The Same Standards”
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 AdminComments Off on Garry Tonon Shares Great Advice Given By Tom DeBlass: “Who Gives A F*ck About You?”
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 AdminComments Off on Rickson Gracie: “Money Can’t Buy The Most Important Things In Life”
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 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Talks Dealing With Pressure: “I Use It As Fuel”
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 AdminComments Off on Rickson Gracie: “Fear Is Not The Enemy”
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 AdminComments Off on Rickson Gracie’s Mindset: “I Needed To Feel Frustration On A Daily Basis”
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 AdminComments Off on JT Torres: “My Father Has Always Been My #1 Fan”
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 AdminComments Off on Garry Tonon Talks Fight With Shamil Gasanov: “It Felt Really Good To Have A Tough Time”
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 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Celebrates 27th Birthday: “Lots Of Ups & Downs”
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 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...