Stop Jiu-Jitsu From Destroying Your Body
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Written by Kieren Lefevre. Jiu Jitsu is destroying your body. You must pay a fee every time you step onto the mats. No, I’m not talking about your gym membership fees but the cost to your body....
Can Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get You Ripped? Understanding the Realities
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ is lauded for its numerous benefits – it improves health, fosters friendships, and serves as an excellent stress reliever. However, when it comes to physical transformation,...
Inside Nicky Rodriguez’s Home Gym: “This Builds Mental Fortitude”
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez, the B-Team Jiu-Jitsu standout, recently opened the doors of his private home gym – offering an exclusive look into the training tools he uses to further reinforce his success...
Is It Wrong To Use Strength In Jiu-Jitsu? John Danaher Shares His Opinion
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve probably heard it more than once: “You shouldn’t be using strength in Jiu-Jitsu. It’s all about the technique.” But is it, though? John Danaher shared his opinion...
Keep Your Knees Healthy For BJJ – With These Wall Mobility Drills
Sep 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to be able to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a long time? And would you like to do it without aching and being in pain? If your answer is “yes”, then it’s about time...
Jocko Explains Why You Need To Be Working Out – Regardless Of Your BJJ Training
Sep 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink held an Origin Jiu-Jitsu camp a couple of days ago; where, together with the other participants, he trained Jiu-Jitsu all day. However, despite rolling all that time (yeah, you can only...
A Simple & Effective Push-Up Routine For Grapplers
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Phil Daru You don’t need expensive gym equipment to get in shape. Nor do you need it to achieve better strength, endurance, and mobility for grappling… Sometimes all you...
Should You Get In Shape Before Starting With BJJ?
Jul 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking about training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, eh? That’s fantastic! But, are we hearing that correctly… You’re stalling and putting off your very first class? We get it. You’re...
“Don’t Use Your Strength” Is Among The Worst Advice In BJJ
May 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ok, so… If you’re a big, strong guy, how many times were you told to “not use your strength”? Probably a lot. But here’s the thing: “don’t use your...
This Is What Strength Training With Romulo Barral Looks Like
Apr 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Romulo Barral is one of the most elite grapplers that the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has ever seen. Once an ADCC and a 6x IBJJF world champion, he’s now retired and is one of the top-ranking...
These Are The Best Back Training Exercises For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Turning up in class as often as you can, paying attention, drilling as perfectly as possible, and rolling with the aim of learning (not winning)… These will get you far in your pursuit of...
The Gorilla Row: An Upper Body Exercise For Better Guard Passing
Mar 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The matter of the fact is: if you want to get better in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then you have to work out as well! Doing techniques is most important… But adding in those gym sessions will give...
These Are The Best Leg Training Exercises for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it – you might love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but you still want to have strong and well-built legs. And why not! Having strong, explosive, and endurable legs is a MUST for any BJJ...
BJJ Strength & Conditioning Secret: The JuggernautBJJ Program
Feb 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us. You love training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but, the matter of the fact is… You’re guilty. You’re guilty, because despite all those who’ve been telling you that...
Which Weight Training Exercises Should You Do For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking of going to the gym. That’s great! Weight training works as a fantastic supplement to your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training; it will not only make you stronger, but it will...
John Danaher: “Philosophy & Strength Training Helped My Jiu-Jitsu Development”
Jan 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you wish to fulfill your BJJ potential, then just training Jiu-Jitsu won’t cut it. Sure, it’s the most important aspect; but you’ll need to supplement it with other things if...
Eddie Bravo’s Advice for Developing a Lethal Rear Naked Choke Squeeze
Jan 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Rear Naked Choke is the most powerful submission in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, as powerful as it may be, you still need to develop great technique and good squeeze strength if you want to...
