Sean O’Malley Talks Transgender MMA Fighter Alana McLaughlin: “I Just Don’t Think That’s Okay”
Sep 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighter and BJJ brown belt Sean O’Malley is the latest of MMA fighters who have voiced their thoughts and criticisms of Alana McLaughlin – the transgender fighter who had her MMA...
Demian Maia Against Fights Involving Transgender Athletes in MMA: “I Think It’s Absurd”
Sep 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
On September 10, transgender MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin won her MMA debut against Celine Provost. She won in the second round by submitting Provost by a rear naked choke. McLaughlin, in her past,...
Andrew Wiltse on Sexual Misconduct in BJJ: “Fight Sports’ Situation Is Pretty Inexcusable”
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Andrew Wiltse, other than being a superbly exciting athlete, is also known for his vocal and cut-to-the-chase demeanor. In the light of the recent sexual assault allegations scandals in the BJJ...
Rodrigo Cavaca: “We Must Learn From Our Mistakes In Jiu-Jitsu, In Order To Enrich Our Future Victories”
Aug 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Rodrigo Cavaca is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a coach of many BJJ champions. Back in the day, he made spectacular improvements on his Straight Ankle Lock (back during his win-it-all 2010...
Alistair Overeem: “Professional Wrestling Is Lame & Stupid, It Makes No Sense”
Aug 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Alistair Overeem’s first opponent in the UFC was Brock Lesnar, a great opponent who was one of the biggest stars of professional wrestling. Overeem beat him decisively on that day in 2011,...
Should You Use The DE LA RIVA GUARD In MMA?
Jul 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, and that you’ve decided to take a step into mixed martial arts now. You’re working on your striking and...
Which One’s Right For You: Old School or New School BJJ?
Jul 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Anyways… Which direction is your Jiu-Jitsu taking right now? Do you want to drift it more to an „old school“ style – or the „new school“ one? Which one would better fit you? No matter...
Dangers of Being Too Obsessed About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being driven is most often a good thing. If you’re highly motivated and wish to continue improving every day, being a tad obsessed about Jiu-Jitsu is going to get you extremely far. However,...
These Things Matter More Than Tapping Out Your Training Partners
Apr 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tapping people out is, you could argue, the very essence of BJJ. After all, you’re here to learn how to control and submit as many training partners as possible, right? So, getting those taps...
Opinion: BJJ Is Not Enough If You Want To Learn Self Defense
Mar 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone has different reasons for starting Jiu Jitsu. Some want to lose weight and become healthier, others were persuaded by their friends, and some were recommended a video (thanks, Youtube...
Is It Ever Okay To Go For The Points In BJJ – And Not For The Finish?
Jan 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Hmmm… If you’re competing in a BJJ match – and if the rules allow for it – is it ever okay to go for points in order to win? Or should you always aim towards the finish? A large part...
Drowning On Dry Land: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 01, 2020Rhys Williams
“Where there’s discomfort, there’s fear. In these very tough positions, you’re in a little piece of hell. And through this daily suffering, you learn to survive in these situations. You have...
