Sean O’Malley On Competing In BJJ: “It’s Important To Feel Those Nerves”
May 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you compete? Sure, you might not have aspirations to become a professional BJJ athlete… But competing could greatly improve not just the quality of your Jiu-Jitsu, but also of your mindset....
Fabio Gurgel’s Success Advice: “When You Make A Mistake…”
May 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you make a mistake, do you blame others for it… And when you succeed at something, do you take all the credit every time? Well, if that’s the case, then you should reconsider your...
Nicholas Meregali: “Stop Saying That Champions Are Arrogant”
May 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali seems to have had it enough with people who call him arrogant. He vented in a recent social media post, saying that nobody other than the champion knows what they had to endure:...
Mikey Musumeci On Living With Pressure: “I Feel Like It’s A Responsibility”
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What is it like for Mikey Musumeci to be known as one of the top-ranking submission grapplers in the world? To have other people expect from him to always be winning matches, to always be on top of...
BJJ Advice: Maybe You Don’t Need To Learn More Techniques
Apr 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are so many techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, right? And you want to learn as many of them as possible, as well as stay up-to-date with the new discoveries and details. But here’s the...
Buchecha: “Work Hard, Put Your 100%, And You’re Going To Get There”
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you feeling a bit discouraged lately? Be it on the mats, in your career, or whatever else… It seems like you’re not “getting there”? Well, take it from the legendary BJJ...
The Problem Of Overthinking In Jiu-Jitsu: It’s Ruining Your Performance
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst things you could do to yourself in Jiu-Jitsu (though, in life as well) is to overthink. Overthinking is one of the most common issues among BJJ practitioners. Brian Glick...
Mikey Musumeci Explains How Learning About Other Cultures Helped Him Connect With People
Apr 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Living with social anxiety isn’t easy. And Mikey Musumeci knows that well. The top-ranking BJJ and ONE Championship submission grappling athlete has been dealing with social anxiety with most...
Draculino: “The Most Successful Students Have Dedication, Perseverance & Discipline”
Apr 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the one most important trait that all successful BJJ students and athletes have? We asked Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães that question. The world-class coach first...
Nicholas Meregali: “I Will Never Have A Friendship With A Guy I Compete With”
Mar 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you friends with the people you’ve competed against in tournaments? For example, Zoltan Bathory is friends with almost everyone he has ever competed against, and he loves the...
Ana Carolina Schmitt: “You Must Learn How To Deal With Defeat”
Mar 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become successful in Jiu-Jitsu (or in anything in life, for that matter), you’ve got to realize that you will lose a lot. Defeat will come your way. That’s the fact. And...
John Danaher Explains Why It’s Necessary To Have Goals (If You Want To Become Successful)
Mar 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to become successful, be it in Jiu-Jitsu or in life? Well, if that’s the case, then the first thing you need to figure out are the goals you’re going to set for yourself. John...
Tammi Musumeci Doesn’t Care About Points: “I’m Just Trying To Hit Cool Subs”
Mar 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tammi Musumeci, multiple-time IBJJF champion, seems to fall in the category of BJJ practitioners who aren’t too concerned about points… But that would much rather hunt a cool submission...
Josh Hinger: “You Aren’t Applying Yourself Because You Are Afraid Of Failure”
Mar 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, take a minute… And ask yourself – are you sacrificing your potential, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in life, because you might be afraid of failure? Because, if that’s the case,...
Firas Zahabi: “Every Man Must Be Able To Fight”
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi believes that every man should learn how to fight. Why? Because, in his words, men are programmed for two major things – providing and fighting. Zahabi explains why: My son is very...
Jeff Glover: “I Was Training 4 Times Per Day, Every Day”
Mar 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and competing in it – is a source of peace for many people… And such was the case for Jeff Glover as well. When asked by Jocko Willink on how his...
BJJ Advice: Focus On The Effort, Not The Outcome
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As fun as it is, training Jiu-Jitsu can become stressful as well. Especially if you have big goals that you want to achieve. However, there’s a slight mindset change that can make your BJJ...
Felipe Pena’s Advice For Success: “You Need To Pay The Price”
Feb 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena needs little introduction. He is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, who won first place at almost every prestigious tournament – more than once, at some of them....
Gordon Ryan: „I Don’t Really Have Any Rivals“
Jan 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching the top is hard enough, but staying there… Could be even more difficult. However, at least for the time being, that doesn’t seem to be a problem for Gordon Ryan. Arguably the...
Gordon Ryan: “I Always Perform Better Under Pressure”
Jan 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has recently signed a 7-figure contract with FloGrappling – the first of its kind in submission grappling history. However, the 27-year old athlete has had to work for a long time...
Georges St-Pierre: “You Need To Face Adversity At A Young Age”
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How do you become strong and resilient, both in Jiu-Jitsu and life alike? It’s simple, really: by facing adversity. And the earlier you face it in life, the better off you will be. Georges...
John Danaher Reveals An Essential Component Of BJJ… That You Have To Accept
Jan 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s plethora of techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as concepts, principles, and everything in-between… But you don’t have to learn all of them immediately. Nor is there...
Paulo Miyao: “The Most Important Thing Is To Learn To Live Every Day”
Jan 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Paulo Miyao is one of the best BJJ light featherweight competitors of all time… Who even won a gold medal in the open weight division of the IBJJF World Championships back in 2013, when he was...
Mikey Musumeci: “Just Because You Won A World Title Doesn’t Make You Above Anyone Else”
Jan 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans love Mikey Musumeci not just because of his extraordinary skills… But also because he’s known as one of the humblest and kindest people in the sport. And he...
