John Danaher Shares The First 2 Skills Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn
Feb 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you just started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… That you’re a fresh BJJ white belt and that you’re kind of confused. There are so many techniques and positions...
Jocko Willink’s Advice For BJJ White Belts: “Keep Your Ego In Check”
Feb 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Just started out with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Amazing! You’re probably having a great time, practicing this awesome martial art – especially when it comes to sparring, i.e. the rolling part...
Mikey Musumeci’s Advice For BJJ Beginners: “Take It Slow”
Jan 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s going to be a ton of advice that you’ll receive when you first start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But none of them may be as valuable as the following advice from Mikey...
Jocko Willink & Dean Lister: “100 Start Training BJJ, 40 Get The Blue Belt, <1 Get The Black Belt"
Jan 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is becoming increasingly popular and more and more people start training it with each passing year… But that isn’t to say that lots of people will be able to keep...
Jocko Willink Recalls The First Time He Got Tapped Out: “In Less Than A Minute”
Dec 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How was the first encounter with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for you? It was, probably, a mix of sudden humbleness and excitement at once… Because you couldn’t believe that you could get tapped...
Struggles of a Female BJJ White Belt: Sweaty & Hairy Guys, Smelly Gis
Nov 07, 2022Ignacio Falco
Sweaty guys, hairy chests, smelly Gis, and close spaces. Your academy certainly has the perfect ingredients to scare away every woman in town. That’s right! Jiu-Jitsu can certainly be intimidating...
[Watch] 250lb Purple Belt Slams 140lb Juvenile Blue Belt On His Head
Sep 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ego can be a dangerous thing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Especially if left unchecked – as it can lead to bad situations. To serious injuries, even. And that’s exactly what happened at...
Tom DeBlass’s Advice for BJJ Beginners: “Keep Jiu-Jitsu A Game, Keep It Fun”
Sep 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you interested in starting out with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Or have you already begun training… But somewhat feel overwhelmed by the entire ordeal? Tom DeBlass understands what you’re...
The Real Reason Why Belt Rank Doesn’t Matter In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, you’ve probably heard others say it time and time again… That belt rank doesn’t matter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And yet, no matter how many times they say it, you still...
Are You Making These 5 Beginner BJJ Mistakes?
Aug 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the deal: everyone makes mistakes from time to time. And that’s fine, especially in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – because how else are you going to learn? However, if...
Get Promoted To Blue Belt Faster – Cheat Code For Faster Progress in BJJ
Aug 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a white belt – whether you’re fresh out of your second class or if you’ve already spent some time on the mats – chances are that you can’t wait to get your blue...
BJJ Term “Spaz” Declared As A Slur By Woke Culture – Because Of Beyoncé
Aug 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Beyoncé Instagram The term “spaz” in BJJ often refers to beginners who try to escape a position through lack of coordination and technique – with frantic,...
Jocko Willink: “I Was 19 Years Old When I First Trained BJJ…”
Aug 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first found out about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And how old were you when you went for your first training session? Jocko Willink was just 19 years old when he rolled for the...
„Am I… Am I The Rest Round In My Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School?“
Jul 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us… The other people in your BJJ school have started crushing you, haven’t they? In particular, there are some of those higher belts that seem to be tapping you out over...
BJJ White Belts Should Work On Defense More Than On Submissions
Jul 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Hey, we get it! You’ve recently become a part of the BJJ white belts tribe and you’re so eager about learning and applying submissions! But, hear us out: for now, you’re going to be much better...
Opinion: BJJ White Belts Shouldn’t Have Their Own “Style”
Jul 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Being a BJJ white belt is a stressful period in one’s Jiu-Jitsu life. It’s full of failures, doubts about whether or not you’re really “cut out” for this martial...
BJJ Advice: Treat Rolling With BJJ White Belts Like It’s A Fight
Jun 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever had that feeling that, when you’re rolling with a (brand new) BJJ white belt, it’s almost as if it’s a life-or-death situation for them? Like, they’re going full force,...
7 Things You Need To Know Before Joining A BJJ Academy
Jun 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re thinking about joining a (new) BJJ academy, then there are some things you should take into account before you take the leap… That can show whether or not the academy is the...
6 Mistakes BJJ White Belts Make – That Everyone Hates
Jun 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt, then it’s only normal that you’ll be making mistakes. You have to start from somewhere, after all… However, some of these mistakes are a big no-no...
Why Do So Many White Belts Quit Jiu-Jitsu? Simple – It’s The Mindset
Jun 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, you’ve probably met a lot of people on the mats. And, along the way, you’ve also seen a lot of people leave as well; some...
The #1 Reason Why You Should Roll With Brand New, Spazzy BJJ White Belts
Jun 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rolling with brand new, spazzy white belts is something that most seasoned BJJ athletes avoid. They think of it as a waste of time; after all, why should you spar against someone who literally has no...
Top 5 Reasons To Start Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, so you’ve bitten the bug… And you’re seriously thinking about starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Well, let us tell you – the time to stop thinking and to start training is...
You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is tough. You get to the class and everyone else is better than you are… Heck, even those other white belts who’ve been training for just 2 or 3 months...
Caio Terra: “When I First Started BJJ, I Was Forced To Do It By My Mother”
Apr 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student has a different story so as to why they’ve started training. And the same is true for elite-level BJJ athletes; such as Caio Terra, who is a 12x world champion...
