John Danaher’s BJJ & Life Advice: “For Everything You Do, Ask One Question…”
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu-Jitsu has a weird way of making your life better… And not just in terms of health and fitness – but also when it comes to the way you think about things. After all, BJJ is a lot about...
BJJ Pro Tip: Use As Little Effort As Possible
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever rolled against a black belt who seemingly used zero effort, zero energy… And still smashed you? How did it feel? Yeah, it probably both sucked and was awesome at the same time,...
John Danaher’s Advice: “Live A Life Dominated By Routine”
Oct 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the truth: if you want to become successful in anything – including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – then that’s going to take some sacrifice. Sacrifice, not just in terms of the...
Nicholas Meregali Shares Wholesome Advice: “Bet On Yourself”
Oct 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed, in whichever area of your life – be it on the Jiu-Jitsu mats, your career, family… Whatever – then there is one important thing you have to do. And that...
Nicholas Meregali: “It’s Not About Money – Skills Come First & They Will Last Forever”
Oct 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to create a name for yourself, right? Be it in grappling or some other field… You want to be known as that guy/woman. As someone who is respected and, in a way, maybe even feared by...
Andre Galvao Explains Why You Need To Compete In BJJ Before Feeling Ready
Sep 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking about signing up for that Jiu-Jitsu tournament… But doubt is starting to set in. You’re not sure if you’re ready. You’re not sure if you’ll...
Gordon Ryan’s Precious Advice: “Mental Work Is The Hardest Work”
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How do you approach your Jiu-Jitsu training sessions? Yeah, you probably don’t have anything against giving it your all on the mats, feeling exhausted after training and wanting nothing else...
JT Torres: “If You Don’t Put In The Work, You Can’t Expect The Results”
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete and win that gold, right? No matter if it’s your first or your 100th tournament, you’ve set to not just “go out there” but to actually win… What...
John Danaher’s Competition Advice: “You Step On The Mat Alone”
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So that tournament is rapidly approaching and your training partners have all sorts of advice they want to share with you… But you have your own game, your own idea of how you’d like to...
Why Is It So Important To Be Consistent In Training Jiu-Jitsu (If You Want To Improve)?
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if you could change your whole BJJ game with the snap of your fingers… In just a few training sessions – to upgrade it to a completely new level, one that your...
Nicholas Meregali: “Winning Is Everything”
Sep 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s one of the things that differentiates a lot of successful people from the rest of the population? Yup, that’s right – it’s their relentless drive to win. To earn that...
John Danaher Explains How To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu: “For Long Term Progress…”
Sep 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to improve better and faster in Jiu-Jitsu, correct? There are two avenues that you could take: working on your already existing skills and acquiring the skills you don’t...
Tim Kennedy: “BJJ Is A Blend Of Awkwardness & Enlightenment, Mixed With Violence”
Aug 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why do you like Jiu-Jitsu? There are probably plenty of reasons for it, ranging from the stress release to the friends you’ve made on the mats. And it’s exactly like that for Tim...
Nicholas Meregali: “Winning Without Taking Risks Is Easy”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. And it’s not just his skill that differentiates him from others, but also his relentless mindset. For example,...
The Importance Of Absorbing Ideas In Jiu-Jitsu (Not Just Being Exposed To Them)
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You’re probably exposed to, like, a thousand different techniques each year. Okay, maybe not a thousand… But certainly to a lot of different moves, most of which you don’t really...
The Value Of Patience In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to learn, if you want to truly improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then it’s paramount that you develop patience. It doesn’t matter how fast (or how slow) you go. Patience will...
Tom DeBlass: “Just Because You Got Tapped By A Lower Belt Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Deserve Your Belt”
Aug 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a blue, purple, brown, or a black belt… And you got submitted by a lower belt? Maybe even by someone who is two belt ranks below yours? You shouldn’t be feeling down on...
Invaluable BJJ Advice: Pressure Over Time
Aug 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you often find yourself rushing towards the submission? As in, you’re trying to make it happen but your training partners seem to always escape it with ease? That’s probably because...
Tom DeBlass: “Don’t Take Away The Joy You Should Be Having In Jiu-Jitsu”
Aug 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you feeling stressed out because you’re not improving as fast as you would like in Jiu-Jitsu? Is it making you unhappy? Well, even though that is normal, you should still seek to not lose...
[Watch] Heartwarming Moment “The Rock” Surprises UFC Fighter With New Home
Aug 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Themba Gorimbo is a UFC welterweight fighter with an inspirational story. After his second UFC fight, Gorimbo said that he was left with only 7 dollars to his name. And that he had to sleep on the...
Tom DeBlass’ Advice For Non-Competitors: “Don’t Hold Yourself At The Same Standards”
Aug 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you often find yourself comparing with those “monsters” on the mat… Who, even though they are on the same belt level as you are, can tap you out 9 times out of 10? (With that 1...
Buchecha Reveals How He Built His Grappling Game: “Always Looking For The Submission”
Aug 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. A 17-time BJJ world champion, as well as a 4-0 pro MMA record holder, Buchecha is well-known for...
“By Grapplers, For Grapplers”: Epic Roll Set To Change Jiu-Jitsu Landscape
Jul 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to BJJ gear companies, you could say that they are a dime in a dozen. There’s quite a lot of them and they aren’t that different from each other… But that’s not...
Buchecha: “I’m Just A Simple Guy Who Came Out Of Nowhere”
Jul 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida – one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time and currently an undefeated MMA fighter – had humble beginnings. As he had said in an interview with...
