Should You Be Able to Earn a BJJ Black Belt Without Wearing a Gi?
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Few topics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spark as much debate as belt promotions. The journey from white to black belt is a defining aspect of every Jiujiteiro’s experience, symbolizing years of...
Should You Face Crank Your BJJ Training Partners If They Tuck their Chin In?
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The face crank is a controversial technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Legal in many competitions worldwide and undeniably effective, it’s a go-to move when your opponent stubbornly tucks their...
Tom DeBlass Criticizes Men For Their Behaviour: “So Many Men Are Classless & Thirsty”
Nov 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass, one of the most recognized and respected athletes & coaches in the BJJ world, has recently criticized men for their behaviour… As well as women – when it comes to “Onl*...
Keep Applying The Submission In Training – Even When There’s No Tap? Tom DeBlass Shares His Thoughts
Nov 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you have a particularly training partner that you are applying the submission on during a training session. You know (or at least assume) that the submission is tight and that he...
Tom DeBlass Answers If You Should Film & Publish Your Rolls In Your BJJ Academy
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Video recording your rolls can be super beneficial for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey & progress. This is because reviewing that footage can shed light on the things you aren’t doing...
Rickson Gracie Talks About The State Of Modern Jiu-Jitsu: “The Dilution Is Already Beginning”
Oct 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent reflection on the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie, a legendary figure in the art, shared his concerns about the current direction of BJJ. He observes that the sport is...
Pay Attention To These 2 Things In A BJJ Academy
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to start training… Or have you already been a part of a BJJ academy for some time now, but are considering whether or not it has what you need? As in – you’re thinking...
John Danaher Explains The Difference Between A Fighter & Martial Artist
May 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The words “fighter” and “martial artist” are often used interchangeably… However, John Danaher doesn’t think they mean the same thing. For Danaher, there is a big...
Nicholas Meregali Says He “Doesn’t Need Training At All” To Compete Against World Champions
May 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is well known for speaking his mind loud and clear… Especially because he can back it up with results. Most recently, he shared his thoughts about competing in the gi –...
Craig Jones “Explains” Why There Are Many Insecure Men In Jiu-Jitsu: “We Have Tiny D*cks”
Apr 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Insecurity – it takes many forms and it depends on how you define it. But the matter of the fact is that it’s prevalent in almost all areas of life… And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no...
Matt Serra: “You Need To Be Dangerous In Both Gi & No Gi”
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Matt Serra is not only a former UFC welterweight champion, but also one of the America’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Renzo Gracie and an ADCC silver medalist. Known for his...
Gordon Ryan: “There’ll Be Less And Less Brazilian ADCC Champs In The Future”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is known for his outspoken behavior. It’s safe to say that a lot of times, he shares his opinions just for fun – in order to get a reaction from the audience (or from an...
Caio Terra: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not The Healthiest Thing To Do When You Do It Too Much”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever “success” means to you – you’ll need to be willing to push through a lot of hard work and quite a bit of...
Keenan Cornelius: “The Only Way To Thrive In BJJ Is To Operate A BJJ Academy”
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of people who train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu would, at least in part, like to earn money from the Gentle Art. And while that is possible, not a lot of BJJ students get to make a living from it....
Joe Rogan: „There’s A Huge Gap Between A Trained Fighter & Regular Person“
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You probably have that one friend who says something like: „You don’t know me when I’m angry bro“, or: „When things come to shove, I see red, you don’t want to be messing.“...
Nick Rodriguez Shares If He’ll Ever Compete In Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Why Would I Wear Pajamas?”
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez is one of the top-ranking submission grappling athletes in the world today… But will he ever compete in gi Jiu-Jitsu? That appears to be the question that even his B Team Jiu...
Should You Wear a Cup for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport. And, even though it’s often called “the Gentle Art”, injuries do happen… And not just injuries, but nasty hits as well – for...
Learning Few vs. Many Techniques In BJJ – Which Is Better?
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the thing. There is a billion techniques in Jiu-Jitsu… Okay, maybe not a billion, but there are so many techniques that there’s no chance that you’ll be able to learn...
John Danaher Explains The Problem He Has With Wristlocks
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Wristlocks are one of those cool submissions that BJJ blue and purple belts tend to try out a lot in rolling sessions… But are they effective in their attempts? That is to say – do...
Jiu-Jitsu & Mental Health: “BJJ Makes You Feel Like Nothing Can Beat You”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 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,...
Garry Tonon: “No ‘Self Defense’ Art Is Useful Without Near 100% Resistance Sparring”
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know those people who train “self defense” with moves at around 10% of full speed? Yeah, you know at least one person like that – and doesn’t it get on your nerves that...
Do You Have To Compete To Be A Legit BJJ Black Belt?
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re not much of a competitor, are you? You sure like training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you enjoy hitting the mats as often as possible… But the matter of the fact is – you...
Are IBJJF Tournaments Tougher Than Local BJJ Competitions Are?
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, whether local or international, each present their unique challenges and opportunities. As you prepare to transition from local tournaments to your first IBJJF...
Should You Break Someone’s Arm at a (Local) BJJ Competition If They Don’t Tap?
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In training, you’re supposed to take care of the people you roll with. Whenever you apply a submission (or perform any technique for that matter), you should take into consideration that this...
