John Danaher Explains Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Moves That Come Naturally
Nov 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is encouraging grapplers to pay closer attention to their first impressions of technique. Danaher points out something most practitioners have experienced at least once – some...
John Danaher Explains How Mastering Pace Can Transform Your Jiu-Jitsu Game
Nov 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In his recent reflection, John Danaher tackled one of the most underrated – yet essential – aspects of high-level grappling: controlling the pace of a roll. According to Danaher, the ability to...
John Danaher Explains Why Losing Old Skills Is Part Of Real Progress In Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has once again shared a crucial insight into the learning process of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – one that challenges the fear many grapplers face when evolving their game. In a recent post,...
Lachlan Giles Breaks Down What Top Grapplers Do To Improve So Quickly
May 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
What makes a rising athlete become elite in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? According to Lachlan Giles, it’s how they train, how they think, and how they experiment. In a recent appearance on the Partizan...
Rafael Lovato Jr.: “There Is No Winning Or Losing In Training”
Oct 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to improve to the best of your ability in Jiu-Jitsu? Then you will have to forego the notion of “winning” in training – because the only true win is expanding your...
John Danaher’s Sage Advice To A BJJ Kid: “Your Long Term Goal Is…”
Jan 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to improve your Jiu-Jitsu, it’s often best to listen to the advice of people who are, well, among the best in the Gentle Art – both athletes and coaches alike. Especially if...
Robert Drysdale: “Why Do You Do BJJ And What Does It Mean For You?”
Dec 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale is one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of his generation and one of the rare competitors that have managed to beat the legendary Marcelo Garcia. A black belt under Leonardo...
Why MEDITATION Is Paramount To Your BJJ Progress
Oct 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Jiujiteiros often think that the only way to improve in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is through sheer training; be it drilling and rolling on the mats, hitting the weights or something similar. However, even...
When Is It OK To Quit Training BJJ?
Sep 24, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Photo: Jared Lopper If you’ve been in Jiu Jitsu for a long enough time, a simple thought will inevitably cross your mind one day: „Should I quit training BJJ?“ And when that question comes...
