Robert Drysdale: “Going To The Gym Was As Natural As Sleeping”
Mar 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone who continues training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after the first couple of months (and years) has come to, in one way or another, fall in love with Arte Suave. If you’re one of those...
Dean Lister: “All Those Difficulties In Life? It’s All Just A Test”
Feb 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Dean Lister is one of the most admired and respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. A 2x ADCC Champion and one of the early pioneers in versatile Leg Lock use, he is one of the names that...
Firas Zahabi on Developing a Powerful Mindset: “It All Comes Down To Narratives”
Feb 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It isn’t enough to merely have the skills to do something well; but you also have to be superbly confident about going into the challenge – whatever kind of a challenge it may be. Be it...
John Danaher: “You Need To Establish A Daily Routine If You Want To Be Successful”
Feb 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to be successful at something, you’ve got to build the skills that are going to distinguish you from everyone else. And the best way to build those skills is through establishing a...
Cole Abate: “I Was 8 When I Really Started Committing Myself To Jiu-Jitsu”
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Not a lot of people can say that they knew what they wanted to do back in their teenage days… Heck, a lot of us even today don’t know what we want to do! Let alone back when we were 15 or...
Gui Mendes on Being a BJJ Coach: “Put So Much Work Into It That You See Results”
Jan 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gui Mendes is not just one of the most successful BJJ athletes of all time – who won 4 IBJJF World Championships – but he’s also one of the world’s best contemporary coaches;...
Tom DeBlass: “When I Was 23, My Girlfriend Laughed at My Dream To Open a BJJ School”
Dec 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
As you climb towards success – in BJJ and everything else in life – you’re going to encounter some obstacles. Unfortunately, those obstacles will sometimes be the people you deeply...
Donald Cerrone Shares Invaluable Advice with Young Fighters: “You Have To Keep Elevating Everything”
Dec 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a young BJJ athlete or/and a mixed martial arts fighter, it’s a good idea to listen to those who’ve been in the game longer than you have… And to pick up on their,...
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...
Mark Ormrod, BJJ Blue Belt & Triple-Amputee, Completes 24h BJJ Rolling Challenge
Dec 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Ormrod, who is a BJJ blue belt, a military veteran, and a triple-amputee, finished a 24-hour BJJ rolling challenge with an aim of soliciting donations to Reorg. Reorg is an organization that...
Tom DeBlass Autobiography Reaches #1 Bestseller on Amazon
Nov 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the most well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches. He is a black belt under Ricardo Almeida, and is a successful BJJ and MMA athlete. However, at the moment, he is...
Roger Gracie Inducted Into ADCC Hall Of Fame
Nov 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie is one of the all-time GOATs of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 10x BJJ World Champion and ONE Championship Light Heavyweight World Champion, as well as an ADCC weight, absolute, and...
Vinicius Draculino: “The Mindset Makes The Difference”
Nov 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães is a fifth-degree black belt under the legendary founder of Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr. A part of the „golden generation“ of BJJ, he has trained with other...
Rafael Lovato Jr.: “I Have 346 Matches as a BJJ Black Belt”
Nov 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most important things you could do for your BJJ progress is to compete as much as possible. Gaining plenty of competition experience at each belt level will spotlight the things you need...
Felipe Costa: “Even Without A Gold Medal Around My Neck, I Behaved Like A Champion”
Nov 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is a BJJ black belt under Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros, who won world titles across IBJJF, UAEJJF, and CBJJO federations. However, it’s taken him quite a while to reach...
Lachlan Giles: “I’ve Barely Missed A Day Of Training In The Past 10 Years”
Nov 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is Absolute MMA’s head coach and one of the top-ranked grapplers today; whose name echoed far and wide after placing 3rd in the ADCC 2019’s absolute division. Back in 2019,...
Dean Lister: “Want To Succeed? Then Be Careful Who You Choose As Your Girlfriend/Boyfriend”
Oct 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever that may mean for you… Heck, if you want to succeed in whatever your heart desires – then you’ll need to make...
Caio Terra: “Have Fun – With Time, Everyone Gets Promoted”
Oct 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Being focused on the journey rather than the destination is one of those sayings that are more than true in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially when you’re not seeing the results you wanted to...
Purple Belt World Champion Returns To Training 2 Years After Suffering Stroke
Sep 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It’s always tragic when a serious injury or health issue occurs to someone from the BJJ community… And it’s even more tragic when it happens to someone who is young. Ronaldo Silva,...
Who Are The BJJ Practitioners With the Most INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS?
Nov 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of social media and its importance had an impact on almost every business sphere in the world. And, like it or not, BJJ is not just a sport but a business too! Those Jiujiteiros that have...
When Is The Right Time To Start Competing In BJJ?
Sep 13, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Most people start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because they want to do something which will keep them fit and healthy, because they want to learn how to defend themselves, or/and because...
Focus On How You Fail, NOT On Your Success In BJJ Training
Sep 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It’s such a fantastic sensation when you notice yourself making progress in BJJ! Becoming better is what it’s all about, after all – and it sure feels neat when you’re succeeding...
How To Use Success In BJJ To Further Your Success In Life
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo: Rehan Muttalib, BJJ black belt & medical doctor. How To Use Success In BJJ To Further Your Success In LifeBrazilian Jiu Jitsu and life that you live outside of the mats are very closely...
