Bianca Basilio Details How She Escaped Poverty With BJJ: “When You Are Poor…”
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bianca Basilio is one of the most successful and well-known BJJ athletes today… But she had to fight long and hard to achieve her success – which she did, in spite of poverty she...
Destroy Anxiety Before BJJ Competition With These 2 Mindset Shifts
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dealing with pre-competition anxiety in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or any sport can indeed be challenging, but the two mindset shifts you outlined can be very effective. Here’s how to implement and...
John Danaher: “The Outcome Of A Match Is Settled Before Athletes Step On The Mat”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a lot that comes into play when a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match starts… There are a lot of factors that will dictate who will win, and luck is certainly one of them. However, as...
John Danaher Explains Why He Never Competed In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: BJJ Fanatics Despite being one of the best BJJ coaches in the world, John Danaher has never competed in Jiu-Jitsu himself. But why? Surely, given all his knowledge, he would’ve...
John Danaher: “BJJ’s Greatest Gift Is The Idea Of Solving Problems Under Stress”
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the greatest gift you’ve received from Jiu-Jitsu? Is it the friendships? The health? Or the reward of feeling better after a stressful day at work? John Danaher believes that the greatest...
Dana White Awards $50,000 Exclusively To Submission Performances At UFC Vegas 88
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At UFC Vegas 88, Dana White decided to forego the traditional “Fight of the Night” bonus – and, instead, opted to reward fighters solely based on their performances. One thing that...
Highest Paid Athletes Ever: Where Does Conor McGregor Stand On The Ranks?
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It almost goes without saying that Conor McGregor is the biggest star ever in mixed martial arts (MMA). Back in 2013, McGregor started his UFC journey with a bang – knocking out Marcus Brimage...
Rener Gracie Reveals Why He Chose Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Rather Than Competing
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying the fact that Rener Gracie is one of the most influential and charismatic figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As well as one of the most successful ones. But why did Rener never...
Ben Askren Gives Advice To Young People: “Learn To Wrestle”
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re young, the world can be a rather confusing place. So much to learn, so much to experience, and so many questions on what constitutes a “good life” – yet so little...
Craig Jones Admits That BJJ Tournaments Aren’t “A Real Revenue Stream”
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent conversation on The Jaxxon Podcast, hosted by MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Craig Jones opened up about the financial landscape of competitive grappling. The discussion,...
“Jiu-Jitsu Is Not An Easy Lifestyle, It’s A Difficult Lifestyle” – Caio Terra On Success In BJJ
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
No matter how much you love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, if you want to succeed in it as a competitor… It’s not going to be an easy path. Far from it. Caio Terra knows that well. As a 12-time...
Conor McGregor Admits To Wearing A Fake Rolex: “Gotta Fake It ‘Till You Make It”
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Before Conor McGregor became a household name in mixed martial arts and one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, his journey was marked by modest beginnings. The Irish fighter’s path from...
“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...
Gordon Ryan Says He’s Had Over 1000 Competition Matches
Feb 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has recently claimed that he has competed in over 1,000 competitive matches spanning a 13-year career. Ryan is just 28 years old, and yet his list of achievements is outstanding…...
How To Build A Social Media Following & Earn Money As A Grappler?
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You Do Not Need to Be a World Champion or Black Belt to Make More Money in Jiu-Jitsu. In fact being one could be a hindrance. All too often you see top competitors open a gym and forget that they are...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Has A Strict Haircut Rule In His Gym – Break It & You’ll Get Punished
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is well-known for the level of discipline he has followed, throughout all the years of fighting professionally… And that he continues to follow, even as he’s retired....
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...
[WATCH] Fighter With Down Syndrome Taps Out UFC Fighter
Jan 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alvaro Borges, an athlete with Down syndrome, won an MMA fight against UFC heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida at Demo Fight 18 – by tapping him out! The charity event took place on January...
“The Rock” Joins Board Of Directors Of TKO Group Holdings – Parent Company To The UFC
Jan 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as “The Rock”, has taken a significant step forward in his career – this time by joining the board of directors at TKO Group Holdings, parent company...
Nicholas Meregali Lived In A BJJ Academy For 5 Years: “No Structure, No Privacy”
Jan 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed at something, you’ll often have to give it your all. And that means not just what you’re used to giving – but even more than that. You’ll do whatever...
Bjj World Champ Delipe Costa: “I Lost So Many Times & In All Kinds Of Different Situations”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation… However, before he reached this level of success, he had to push through a lot of failure. In fact, Costa...
Dean Lister’s Advice To Young BJJ Practitioners: “Be Careful Who You Choose As Your Girlfriend Or Boyfriend”
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you want to accomplish something – be it on the mats, in your career, or life in general – it’s not just important what you do and how you do it… It’s also...
Craig Jones’ Difficult Journey To Success: “I Was Sleeping 4 Hours A Night”
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is known as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today – as well as one of the biggest “trolls” in the online BJJ community space… However, he had to work...
John Danaher On Wasted Time: “Television, Computer Games…”
Dec 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is known not just for the outstanding legacy he’s leaving on the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, through the insights, details, and coaching he offers… But he is also known as...
