Tim Kennedy: “You Should Be At Least A BJJ Blue Belt, Before Transitioning To MMA”
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some Jiu-Jitsu students don’t want to keep “rolling” all their lives. They want to make a transition to the octagon as well; to start with mixed martial arts and they want to do it...
Tim Kennedy, BJJ Black Belt & Green Beret, Teaches BJJ Techniques For Weapon Takeaway
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When faced with weapons in a street fight (or with street fights in general, for that matter), your best bet is to run away. No matter how skilled you are at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, streets aren’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...
John Danaher Talks BJJ Black Belt & UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy: “A Character Like No Other I’ve Met”
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a BJJ black belt and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. And he appears to have a colorful skillset in all sorts of things! John Danaher stands witness to...
Tim Kennedy Not Happy Some UFC Fighters Train With Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov
Jan 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a Strikeforce and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger… And he isn’t happy that some UFC fighters train with Ramzan Kadyrov. Kadyrov is the...
Tim Kennedy Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
Oct 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a Strikeforce and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. He’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who’s recently been promoted to his 3rd...
What Does “Making Soup” Mean In Combat Jiu-Jitsu? Tim Kennedy Explains
Sep 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a world of difference between sports BJJ and combat BJJ… With one being fantastic for use in training and the other for real-life scenarios. Tim Kennedy – a BJJ black belt,...
Tim Kennedy Explains Why It’s Important For Women To Get Self-Defense Training
Sep 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a BJJ black belt and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. He’s also the owner of the Sheepdog Response company, which provides “civilians, law...
How To Use Back Control In A Life-Or-Death Situation?
Jul 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Back control is the best position you can have in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s the control where your opponent has no other option other than to defend (just, please, do not cross your ankles) and...
Tim Kennedy: “If They Can Touch Your Face When You’re Grappling, You’re Doing It Wrong”
May 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a Strikeforce and UFC veteran, a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger; but also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He’s also big on criticizing the “sport” aspect of...
Tim Kennedy: “Making A Distinction Between Real Jiu-Jitsu & Sport Jiu-Jitsu Scares Me”
May 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is what most people would call a “true savage”. He is a BJJ black belt, a Strikeforce and UFC veteran; but also a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. He is known as a...
