“I’m A BJJ Hobbyist In A Class Full Of Competitors… What Should I Do?”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a hobbyist in a class full of competitors can indeed present a unique set of challenges, but it also offers a range of benefits. Here are some steps you can take to...
How To Deal With Getting Older In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is universally renowned as a martial art that welcomes all ages, genders, and skill levels. It’s a sport that promises lifelong learning and physical engagement,...
Caio Terra: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not The Healthiest Thing To Do When You Do It Too Much”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever “success” means to you – you’ll need to be willing to push through a lot of hard work and quite a bit of...
How To Keep Your Motivation In BJJ If You’re Getting Manhandled All The Time?
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Maintaining motivation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially when you find yourself frequently overpowered by larger opponents, can indeed be challenging. However, with the right mindset and approach,...
John Danaher: “No One Cares If You Got A Black Belt”
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to earn a black belt Brazilian in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it takes a lot of effort, focus, and a lot of overcoming of failure… But, the truth is, that you’ll probably get your...
Not Improving In BJJ? Training Harder Isn’t The Answer
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Reaching a plateau in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be frustrating. You might be putting in countless hours on the mat, rolling and drilling, but see no significant improvements. This common scenario leads...
Should You Wear a Cup for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport. And, even though it’s often called “the Gentle Art”, injuries do happen… And not just injuries, but nasty hits as well – for...
Confidence To Be Wrong: A Must In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of types of confidence in Jiu-Jitsu. The confidence to go for a submission that doesn’t seem fully set up. The confidence to try an escape, even though you’re not sure of...
Tom DeBlass’s Advice for Young BJJ Athletes: “Competing Doesn’t Pay The Bills”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a young BJJ athlete who wants to make a name for himself in the sport? More importantly, you want to make a living off of Jiu-Jitsu – and you’re highly motivated to make...
Caio Terra’s Precious Advice For Those Worried About Getting Promoted
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, we get it. You want to be promoted to the next belt level – heck, you might even feel that you’re ready for it. But the promotion isn’t coming and you’re kind of...
Lachlan Giles Reveals How To Improve In BJJ With Limited Time
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if all you could do during the day is train, think, and watch stuff about Jiu-Jitsu? Well, there’s other stuff that needs attending to. Such as your family, your...
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...
Buchecha Shares His Secret To Success: “Doesn’t Matter If It’s In Your Sport, In Your Personal Life…”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With 13 BJJ black belt world titles and 2 ADCC championship titles to his name, as well as being one of the top ranked ONE Championship MMA fighters, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is among...
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....
John Danaher Reveals How To Deal With Scary Situations In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are some of the scariest situations you’ve found yourself in, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, no matter what your answer may be, John Danaher has the solution: knowledge....
Kit Dale: “Not Being Good At Takedowns Comes With Many Problems”
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we get it – you’re not that good with takedowns. You never were and you, kind of, believe that takedowns just aren’t your “thing”. But here’s the problem: if...
Are IBJJF Tournaments Tougher Than Local BJJ Competitions Are?
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, whether local or international, each present their unique challenges and opportunities. As you prepare to transition from local tournaments to your first IBJJF...
Rodrigo Cavaca Shares A Winning BJJ Habit (That He’s Used Since Blue Belt)
Apr 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rodrigo Cavaca is one of the best BJJ athletes to have ever step foot on the mats. He’s won the IBJJF World Championship title (2010), the IBJJF European Championship title (in 2009 and 2010), and...
Jocko Willink’s Self-Defense Tips: “You May Look Like An Easy Target & Not Know It”
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image credits: Jocko Willink YouTube channel Self defense isn’t always about defending yourself in a bad situation. Rather, most of the time it needs to be about staying away from the bad...
Renowned Doctor Reveals BJJ Tips Given To Him By Gabi Garcia: “Once You Start…”
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Paulo Muzy – a widely popular doctor in Brazil, recognized for his expertise in bodybuilding and nutrition – is also a BJJ purple belt… And has received some awesome advice from...
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...
BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Head (Literally)
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know the expression “use your head”? It’s most often used to point out that you should try and use your brain, but in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it can have a totally different…...
Jocko Willink: “Don’t Use BJJ In Street Fights & When Outnumbered – Just Run Away”
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
We know. We know that you had the following question pop up in your head once or twice: “Jeez, I’m actually getting good at this Jiu-Jitsu thing. But I wonder, how well would I do in a street...
Should You Break Someone’s Arm at a (Local) BJJ Competition If They Don’t Tap?
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In training, you’re supposed to take care of the people you roll with. Whenever you apply a submission (or perform any technique for that matter), you should take into consideration that this...
