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...
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...
Gordon Ryan: “You Don’t Become The Best At Something By Thinking Like Everyone Else”
Mar 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There can be many reasons for someone’s success, in BJJ and other areas of their life alike. Talent, background, knowledge, persistence and drive… However, what makes those who are truly...
Firas Zahabi on Developing a Powerful Mindset: “It All Comes Down To Narratives”
Feb 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It isn’t enough to merely have the skills to do something well; but you also have to be superbly confident about going into the challenge – whatever kind of a challenge it may be. Be it...
John Danaher Explains The Importance of Having Passion for BJJ
Feb 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become great at something, then you’ve got to have the endurance. “Endurance” in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu means to keep going despite the hard training sessions, the...
Travis Stevens on Self-Doubt: “You Have To Remember What The Real Goal Is”
Jan 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s normal to experience self-doubt as you train and compete in grappling. However, how you handle and overcome self-doubt is extremely important; as it could make or break the rest of your...
Become More Disciplined in BJJ by Doing These Two Things
Dec 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes feel as if you could be a bit more disciplined? Especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; whether it is your consistency in training, how focused you are in class, how many new techniques...
Here’s Why Everything That You’re Doing In BJJ is Wrong
Nov 12, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you ever sit down and think to yourself: „DAMN! Is anything that I do in Jiu Jitsu ever going to work? Why do I fail in everything that I try to do?! I thought that I knew how to roll, that my...
Everyday Porrada – How Romulo Barral’s Philosophy Can Help Your BJJ
Nov 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyday Porrada! If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you’ve heard this phrase before. Well, it’s more than just a phrase – it’s a philosophy and movement, with Romulo Barral...
Travis Stevens: “Learning How To Win Is More Than Just Learning Technique”
Oct 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Travis Stevens is an Olympic silver medalist Judoka and also a BJJ black belt under John Danaher – which he earned after just 18 months of training! Needless to say, Stevens is an absolute...
Rickson Gracie: “Breath Control Can Change Your Life”
Aug 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You can’t control everything on the mats, nor in your life alike. You can control some of the moves, but you can never fully predict what your “opponent” will do… Or how...
Nicholas Meregali: “What I’m Going Through I Wouldn’t Wish On My Worst Enemy”
Aug 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being on top isn’t easy. Most ordinary people underestimate the mental strength required to persist, which is often met with more than plenty of stress. Nicholas Meregali seems to understand...
Your BJJ Will Never Be Great… If You Don’t Get Your MINDSET Right!
May 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you truly wish not just to „improve“ your Jiu Jitsu – but to make it the best that you can, then there are a LOT of things that you need to take into consideration, and take care of. The...
The Kaizen Principle: Getting 1% Better In Jiu Jitsu Every Day
Jan 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You’ll hit tough roadblocks on your Jiu Jitsu path. Often, you’ll get angry and question whether it’s worthwhile to continue training or not… But hear us out: feel free to be...
If You Don’t Feel Like Going To BJJ Today… Here’s Why You MUST Go
Dec 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
More often than not, going to BJJ will feel as one of the best things in the world; you’ll feel happy, excited and really enthusiastic about learning new techniques and rolling with your...
