Romulo Barral: “If You Don’t Want To Train Hard, You Won’t Be A Champion”
Jun 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How excited are you about the prospect of training hard… Really hard – just in order to become very good in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And what about training extremely hard, day in and day...
BJJ Practitioners: Start Taking Responsibility & You’ll Improve A Lot
Jun 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If there’s one thing that’s always on a BJJ practitioner’s mind, it’s the one of improvement. Everyone wants to get better and almost everyone who’s been training for a...
Jocko Willink: “When Implementing New Things In BJJ, You’re Going To Get Worse At First”
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever had that feeling that you’re getting worse in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as time flies by? As in, even though you’re trying out new things and attempting techniques, it seems that your BJJ...
Fabio Gurgel: “Through Jiu-Jitsu, We Build Better People For The World”
Jun 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Fabio Gurgel’s “Alliance Jiu-Jitsu” team has been in existence for 30 years now and has accomplished a number of achievements along the way; among them, winning half of the 26...
Not Feeling Motivated To Train? Do This – And Trick Your Brain
Jun 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training for long enough, you’ll have experienced the end of the so-called “honeymoon phase” of Jiu-Jitsu… When you stop feeling motivated to train all the time and, what’s...
How To Be More Aggressive At The Start of a BJJ Match?
Jun 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you start rolls at a slow pace? As in, you slap and bump with your training partner, and then you start out by rolling really slowly… Only to be down on points (or submissions) really quickly?...
Renzo Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Everything”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying it. As soon as you started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you were hooked. And now – weeks, months, and years after that first class – not much has changed. Except...
Andre Galvao’s Advice For Preventing Burnout: “Take Care Of Your Mind”
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Burnout from training is a real threat to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students. Especially for those who are infatuated with the Gentle Art so much that they would like to train all day, every day. So, you...
Jiu-Jitsu & Mental Health: “BJJ Makes You Feel Like Nothing Can Beat You”
May 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Evolve MMA Anyone who’s spent any time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has noticed the tremendous benefits it carries… And not just in regards to physical health; but,...
Want To Become Great In BJJ? Learn To Create Dilemmas For Opponents
May 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a lot more to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu than it meets the eye. Even if you’ve been training for some time and can distinguish between different positions, transitions, defense and...
Garry Tonon: “Gordon Helped Me See That My Flaws Make Me Unique”
May 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone needs a good friend in life. And not just a friend who you always see eye-to-eye with… But, rather, a friend who is quite different from you. And who, through those differences, shows...
Jiu-Jitsu Is Supposed To Be Your Outlet – So Don’t Leave Training Stressed
May 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us… How many times have you been done with your Jiu-Jitsu class, only to feel frustrated and stressed out about it afterwards? Perhaps things weren’t going your way. Maybe...
Jocko Willink: “All Of Your Excuses Are Lies”
May 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you, kind of, not feel like going to BJJ today? Maybe you’re too tired from work, maybe you don’t have time because of other obligations… What would it matter if you miss a...
Roger Gracie: “What Separated Me From The Other Guys Is My Mind”
May 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie is, to say the least, a force to be reckoned with. A 10x IBJJF World Champion, he’s become notorious for his high-precision, submission-oriented game… That his opponents...
Josh Hinger: “Appreciate Yourself For The Progress You’ve Made”
May 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s easy to beat yourself up after a bad training session. And it gets even easier when that one session turns into several of them; into a negative streak that sometimes lasts for weeks, even...
Jocko Willink Shares Black Belt Mindset: “I’ll Keep Training, I’ll Keep Trying To Learn”
May 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink is one of those people who have been (and continue to be) an inspiration to many men who’re just starting out in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through his experience, charisma...
Tom DeBlass: “Jiu-Jitsu Students, Lower Your Expectations”
Apr 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is fun… But can sometimes be extraordinarily difficult on the mind, too. Especially when you get into the trap of comparing yourself to other, more skilled training...
PSA: Don’t Use BJJ As An “Escape” From Life’s Problems
Apr 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing martial art. For, it’s not just that you’re getting healthier, fitter, more confident and happier… But you’re also strengthening your...
Kit Dale: “Do Jiu-Jitsu Professionally Only If You Love The Journey”
Apr 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been experiencing exponential growth in the last couple of years; both on the amateur and professional scenes alike. So, it’s not just that a lot of people are rolling...
John Danaher Explains Why Observation Is Crucial During BJJ Training
Apr 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Almost every BJJ student, no matter who they are and what they usually do, would like to train more. They’d like to drill and roll more, much more frequently, but they can’t. They...
Buchecha: “My Whole Life I’ve Been Passionate About Jiu-Jitsu And I Worked Hard”
Apr 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the secret ingredient to success? Well, there isn’t just one, but there are two ingredients: passion and hard work. In other words, you’ve got to be passionate about whatever...
Destroy Anxiety Before BJJ Competition With These 2 Mindset Shifts
Mar 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re on your way to your first, second, or a hundredth BJJ competition… Awesome! It’s going to be a great experience, no matter whether you win or lose the matches. However, as...
Kit Dale: “The Most Important Lesson Is That Perseverance Pays Off”
Mar 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If there’s one thing that training and sticking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will teach you… It’s that perseverance pays off. That, if you keep going – no matter how talented you...
This Is How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Can Teach You Gratitude
Mar 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes with so many benefits; and not just in regards to your health, but to your everyday life as well. Sure, you do become healthier, more confident, and happier while on the...
