This Is A Great Defense To The “Double Overs” In Butterfly Guard
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been in a situation where you’re rolling with a wrestler and you’re in Butterfly Guard… Only for them to wrap their arms around your legs with the “Double Overs”...
Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi Sweep From Butterfly Guard
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi Sweep From Butterfly Guard is one of those BJJ sweep techniques that isn’t just super effective… But it’ll also give you the “style...
Lucas Leite Shows How To Do The Long Step Pass Against Butterfly Guard
Oct 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Having trouble passing Butterfly Guard in the gi? Don’t worry, you’re not the first (nor the last) one to experience this problem. But you’ll be happy to hear that there is a way...
Demian Maia Shows A Cool Way To Take The Back In Jiu-Jitsu (From Butterfly Guard)
Sep 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is a super versatile guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, it’s so versatile that it’s useful not “just” for submission setups and sweeps – but also...
Garry Tonon Has The Coolest Heel Hook Setup – From Butterfly Guard
Sep 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a super versatile one. There is a number of attacking options that you can go for from there – and no, it’s not limited just to...
Buchecha Shows A Really Explosive Mount Escape To Butterfly Guard
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting stuck in Mount is one of the worst spots to be in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially if your opponent knows what he is doing – it can get really discouraging, really fast. So much so that...
You Have To Try This Technique From Half Butterfly Guard
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Butterfly is a fantastic guard, particularly well-suited for various Leg Lock entries – depending on your training partner’s reaction. Most of us get caught up using our half guard to...
Bruno Bastos Shows How To End Up On Top From Half Butterfly Guard
Jul 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Butterfly is a fantastic guard, particularly well-suited for various Leg Lock entries – depending on your training partner’s reaction. Most of us get caught up using our half...
Jeff Glover Shows A Cool Reverse Armbar From Butterfly Guard
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You should never become the sort of a BJJ student who has only one or two options from any given position. That “strategy” simply won’t work as you climb through the ranks and experience;...
Offbalanced In Half Butterfly Guard? Try Doing This
Jul 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Highly Effective Triangle Choke Setup From Butterfly Guard
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
You’ll Use This Butterfly Guard To Heel Hook Setup All The Time
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is great for setting up Leg Lock attacks! The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it...
This Guillotine Choke Setup From Butterfly Guard Is Crazy Simple
Jun 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hey… Can we share a small piece of advice with you? Yes? Well, here it is: simplify your BJJ game. You’re making it way too complicated, and that’s the reason why you’re not...
Tom DeBlass Shows An Easy Kneebar Setup From Butterfly Guard
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Most of us get caught up using our half guard to try to control the weight and pressure our opponents are able to inflict on us, while we are desperately trying not to let them pass our guards. Last...
Bernardo Faria Shows How To Stop The Over Under Pass (From Butterfly Guard)
May 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The over under pressure is one of the hardest guard passes to deal with. If your opponent knows what they are doing, it is a real nightmare… Although the over under is a high percentage guard pass...
Leg Pummeling: A Great Way To Counter Elevation From Butterfly Guard
Jan 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re in someone’s Butterfly Guard and they go to elevate you, you’re in Leg Lock danger. So, other than a Hip Switch, you could counter and defend against this elevation by...
Never Get Smashed In Butterfly Guard Again – With These Tips By Adam Wardzinski
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you often get smashed in Butterfly Guard? Well, if that’s the case, you’re obviously not doing something right – and it might very well be the case that this “stuff”...
Demian Maia Demonstrates A Cool Way To Take The Back (From Butterfly Guard)
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sure – the back take is not really a submission. But it needs to be mentioned, as the guard gives you an opportunity to transition onto your opponent’s back, which is the most dominant...
Here’s How To Enter The Single Leg X From Butterfly Guard
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
The Bodylock Spin Pass Makes Your Opponent Feel helpless When Playing Butterfly Guard
Aug 28, 2022BJJEE
If you’ve been following the pro BJJ scene, you may noticed many top grapplers having incredible success with a certain type of pass: The bodylock pass which is also known as the double over pass....
Your New Butterfly Guard Strategy: Wrestle Up
Jul 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is one of those positions in Jiu-Jitsu that’s often elusive to athletes. They don’t like it because it’s not as dynamic as other guards are, plus they’d like to be more...
The Sumi Gaeshi Sweep Is The Best Sweep From Butterfly Guard
Jul 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re new to playing Butterfly Guard, you know how confusing it can be. For someone who has never tried it out, it can get incredibly frustrating – because no matter what you try, it...
Marcelo Garcia Shows An Easy Guillotine Setup From Butterfly Guard
Mar 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Hey… Can we share a small piece of advice with you? Yes? Well, here it is: simplify your BJJ game. You’re making it way too complicated, and that’s the reason why you’re not...
Set Up The 4/11 Position From Butterfly Guard – And Get Your Leglocks
Dec 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a Jiujiteiro that adores leglocks and setups that lead to them, then we have an awesome treat for you! In fact, it is so awesome that you’ll find yourself using it rather...
