Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Really Basically Just (Kosen) Judo?
Sep 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rivalry between Judo and BJJ practitioners is not unusual. Most of the times it’s good natured debates on which martial art is „better“ or more effective… And one of the most...
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...
[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...
[Watch] Tom Hardy Wins BJJ Tournament via Bow & Arrow Choke and Straight Ankle Lock
Sep 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ community has lately been talking a lot about Tom Hardy, the world-famous actor; as he’s started appearing in gi tournaments – and winning them all. His most recent tournament...
Try This Armless (Yes, Really) Triangle Variation by David Avellan
Sep 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Triangle Choke is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. While most commonly associated with the Closed Guard setup, the Triangle can be executed from all sorts of...
This Kneebar From The Body Lock Is Extremely Efficient
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you someone who’s really into Body Lock guard passing? And you’re also a real fan of Leg Locks? Well, then you’re in for a treat: as there’s a surprisingly easy and...
Don’t Ever Try This Dragon Sleeper Variation (Here’s How To Do It)
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Over the years there’s been a good variety of subs in MMA – we’ve seen everything from Mother’s Milk to Crab rides. Have You Ever Tapped Someone With A Sub Called “Mother’s Milk”?...
The Inverted Kneebar From Half Guard – One Of The Most Unexpected Submissions
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leg locks have exploded in popularity over the last several years in competitive grappling. Although leg locks were once shunned by the BJJ community, their effectiveness has never been in doubt....
How Did Nicky Rod Pass Felipe Pena’s Guard at ADCC?
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Last weekend, after a hard-fought match, Nicky Rod beat Felipe Pena at the 2022 ADCC semifinals (+99kg division)… All thanks to points gained on the Body Lock Pass, which sliced through...
Gordon Ryan: “My Goal For BJJ Is To Get Athletes Paid & Make The Sport Mainstream”
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan made history over the previous weekend, having won his division and the superfight at the 2022 ADCC World Championships. And he’s made a lot of money along the way, too: This ADCC,...
Russian & Belarusian Athletes Barred From 2022 World Judo Championships
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from competing at the 2022 World Judo Championships, which is taking place next month in Uzbekistan. This decision has been made because of the two...
GSP vs. Shaq: The Submission Grappling Match That Never Happened
Sep 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What if we told you that a submission grappling match between Shaquille O’Neal and Georges St-Pierre wasn’t just a figment of imagination… But, rather, a bout that could’ve...
Joe Rogan: “Gordon Ryan’s Opponents Realize He’s That Good, So They’re Scared”
Sep 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan is a big supporter of Gordon Ryan, and not just in terms of having been one of his sponsors for the 2022 ADCC tournament. Rather, he’s a fan as well – as he expressed in a...
Chael Sonnen: “What Gordon Does Is Unique To Him & His Team”
Sep 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has made ADCC history over the last weekend, having won his (+99kg) division and the superfight against Andre Galvao. And, well, people all over the submission grappling and MMA scene are...
No One Will Expect This Diving Guillotine Choke Setup
Sep 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The best submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are the unexpected ones. And the best unexpected submissions are (you’ll probably agree on this one) chokes, especially Guillotine chokes. The...
Want To Make Your Training Partners’ Life Miserable? Good – Go For Shoulder Pressure
Sep 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Pressure is the name of the game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you can utilize it more than others can, and if you can do it in an efficient way… You’re well on your way to making your...
Switching Sides & Beating Frames Is Very Important In Pressure Passing – Here’s How To Do It
Sep 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Pressure passing is one of the hardest guard passes to deal with. If your opponent knows what they are doing, it is a real nightmare… Anybody who watches the IBJFF black belt divisions knows...
Gordon Ryan: “It Was An Honor For Me To Compete Against Andre Galvao”
Sep 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is well-know for his trash talk; a talent he’s used more than well to hype up his ADCC superfight match against Andre Galvao. However, after winning the superfight, Ryan had nothing...
Kade Ruotolo Addresses PED Use In ADCC: “Team Natty, Let’s Go”
Sep 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Over the last weekend, Kade Ruotolo became the youngest ADCC champion in history! The 19-year old submitted Mica Galvao in the finals of the -77kg division… And not only that; but he submitted...
Tom Hardy Competes At Another BJJ Tournament – Wins Gold Via Armbar
Sep 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Taped_Fingers (Instagram) Tom Hardy isn’t playing games when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The famous actor is a 4-stripe BJJ blue belt and a frequent competitor… Who...
These 3 Concepts Will Make Your Buggy Choke Super Successful
Sep 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Buggy Choke has gained some notoriety in 2021, as it’s been applied across many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling tournaments and competitions. And perhaps nobody got as...
This Is How To Successfully Start Setting Up The Buggy Choke
Sep 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Buggy Choke has gained some notoriety in 2021, as it’s been applied across many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling tournaments and competitions. And perhaps nobody got as...
Ruotolo Brothers Demonstrate How To Defend Against The Outside Heel Hook
Sep 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Heel hooks, calf slicers, are all deemed dangerous submissions & prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (apart from the adult black belt level which now...
Top 6 Reasons To Date A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Guy
Sep 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re considering whether or not to date that guy… Who also happens to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it’s time that you stop considering and reconsidering it. Here are the...
