Giancarlo Bodoni Says White Belts Should Learn Heel Hooks: “Not More Dangerous Than A Kimura”
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
While some traditionalists caution against early adoption of Heel Hooks in BJJ practitioner’s practice, ADCC medalist Giancarlo Bodoni says that even white belts should be taught them....
[Funny] Keenan Cornelius: “No-Gi Is For People With Less Brainpower”
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts on rolling and competing in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu? Is it harder or easier than competing in the gi? In a recent social media video, Keenan Cornelius shared his opinion on the...
How To Train BJJ If You Can’t Afford To Pay For an Academy
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So, you want to train Jiu Jitsu… And, whether you want to continue training or just get started on your BJJ journey, the problem is the same – you don’t have the money for it! Look, we...
Josh Hinger: “Belt Ranks, Degrees, And Competition Wins Don’t Accurately Measure BJJ Success”
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Hinger is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today… And he has recently received yet another acknowledgement for his successes – a promotion to the rank of a 3rd degree...
Ben Askren Reveals Why Retirement Is Difficult For MMA Athletes
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Retirement often doesn’t come easy to professional mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes… But why is it so? And why do some athletes move on to “the next thing” seemingly easy,...
UFC 297 Winner Says He Has “Khabib’s Wrestling & Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu”
Jan 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC 297 witnessed a spectacular start with Jimmy Flick‘s impressive victory in the preliminary card, where he secured a submission win against Malcolm Gordon. Flick, a standout from Forza...
BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”
Jan 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...
Gordon Ryan Answers If Sambo Is Better Than Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Is sambo better than Jiu-Jitsu? Well, if you ask Gordon Ryan, it kind of is… At least in MMA. Here’s what Ryan had to say about the “age old question” in a recent conversation...
Craig Jones: “The Gi Is Dead… No One Gives A F*ck About It”
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of no-gi Jiu-Jitsu is obvious… But what does it mean for the gi? Well, Craig Jones thinks that the gi is done for. Namely, when the Club Good Podcast host asked him whether or not...
How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...
Gordon Ryan Says That ADCC Should Increase Winner Payouts To $250k+ Per Division
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently emphasized the need for the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) to significantly raise its prize money – in order to spur the development of the sport. During his appearance on...
Chael Sonnen: “Every Grappling Event Should Have The Same Rules”
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Submission grappling is becoming increasingly popular… But what stands in its way to even bigger growth and popularity? Well, Chael Sonnen believes that one of the obstacles is that the rules...
Gordon Ryan Defends Use Of Steroids In Professional Grappling: “You’re Helping Yourself Win”
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Last year’s match between Felipe Pena and Nicky Rodriguez stirred a lot of controversy – on whether or not Rodriguez has been greasing. Gordon Ryan, who spoke about the issue before, now...
Garry Tonon: “I’m Not A Proponent Of ‘Sport Jiu-Jitsu'”
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon recently pointed out a common issue faced by “sport Jiu-Jitsu” practitioners… That, in sport settings, BJJ athletes often find themselves unprepared when caught in...
Don Frye: “I Didn’t Need Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Because It’s Just Watered-Down Judo”
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Don Frye is a mixed martial arts legend. Known popularly as “The Predator”, he was one of MMA’s earliest well-rounded fighters. That well-roundedness helped him win the UFC 8 and...
Mikey Musumeci Rants On People Criticizing Butt Scooting: “You’re Just Wasting Time”
Jan 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts on pulling guard and butt scooting in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it appears that Mikey Musumeci has had enough of people criticizing both aspects. In a recent Instagram video, Musumeci...
Sean O’Malley Shares Thoughts On Sterling’s Butt Scooting Critique: “Just Wrestle…”
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Aljamain Sterling and Kevin Dantzler faced off on December 30, at the Fury Pro Grappling 8 event… And, post-match, Sterling expressed his discontent with grapplers who favor lying on their...
Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Think Sambo Is Real: “I Think Jiu-Jitsu Wins”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is well-known for speaking his mind, often times without a filter. For example, if someone were to ask him if BJJ or Sambo is better, what do you think that Sonnen’s answer would...
Joe Rogan Thinks That Elite Fighters Outside UFC Are Wasting Their Careers
Dec 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan, the renowned UFC commentator and podcast host, has recently expressed a strong opinion about the career paths of elite fighters… Namely, during an episode of “The Joe Rogan...
Michael “Venom” Page Advocates For Less Trash Talk In UFC: “Don’t Promote Things The Wrong Way”
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Former Bellator MMA star Michael “Venom” Page is gearing up for his UFC debut against Kevin Holland at UFC 299… And he has taken a strong stance against excessive trash talk. Page,...
Fabricio Werdum Talks Pena’s Performance Against Meregali: “He Has To Wake Up”
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Nem vi me” podcast, hosted by the renowned Fabricio Werdum, the UFC fighter and Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jailton Malhadinho shared their insights on the UFC Fight Pass...
John Danaher: “Sports Psychology Is A Total Scam Industry”
Dec 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in history. And one of his greatest “points” isn’t just about techniques – but about confidence. Namely, he...
Keenan Cornelius “Proves” That “American Jiu-Jitsu” Is Older Than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know what you’re thinking… “American Jiu-Jitsu”, really? But yeah, really, that’s a real expression – that Keenan Cornelius has “proved” that...
Bellator’s Johnny Eblen Against Gordon Ryan’s Stance On Steroids: “Just Stay Away From That S*it”
Dec 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bellator’s reigning middleweight champion, Johnny Eblen, has recently expressed strong opposition to the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in mixed martial arts. This stance comes in...
