Never Tap To An Omoplata Again – With These Escapes by Bernardo Faria
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping...
Forcing Half Guard Is The Solution For Your Guard Passing Problems
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Zero Talent For Jiu-Jitsu? This Is How To Become Really Good Anyway
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Talent is important, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Often, it will make the difference between winning and losing, as well as making more versus making less progress in training. So, if...
William Tackett: “Ever Since I Was A Kid, My Dream Was To Win The ADCC”
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett, 21 years old, has won the recent ADCC West Coast Trials – and will soon compete in his first ever ADCC World Championships (77kg division). But here’s what’s so...
Hasbulla Magomedov Signs A 5-Year Contract With The UFC
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yup, you’ve read that well! Hasbulla Magomedov has signed a 5-year contract with the UFC, according to a Russian MMA journalist, Igor Lazorin. And no, it’s not a fight contract. Rather,...
Khabib Criticizes Chimaev’s Failed Weight Cut: “If You Are A Muslim, You Should Have Good People Around You”
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight ahead of his UFC 279 fight against Nate Diaz, weighing 8.5 pounds (!) over the agreed-upon 170lbs limit. And, even though he still competed against Kevin Holland...
Effective Ways To Really Push Yourself In BJJ Training Sessions
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to really push yourself in training, eh? Awesome! That means that you’re really motivated to improve your Jiu-Jitsu, to make the most out of your potential. Fantastic! Here...
The “Cobra Coil Leg Lock” Is As Terrifying As It Sounds
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, Leg Lock setups can be complicated. Really complicated, with multiple steps that have to be on spot if the submission is to work. However, you can choose the setups that aren’t as...
Having Trouble Passing Guard? Go For The Side-To-Side Torreando Passes
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, the simple solution is the most effective one. So, when you can’t pass your opponent’s or training partner’s guard – and they are in a supine (back on the mat)...
These Escapes Will Make You Guillotine-Proof in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Guillotine Choke is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as it can be set up from all sorts of different positions. And it’s one of the coolest submissions to set...
KSW 74: Fighter Dislocates Opponent’s Elbow with Scarf Hold Armbar – Has To Point It Out To The Referee
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having good referees is a must for every martial art competition. For, the referee is the one with the authority to stop the match at any point – so they have to be able to recognize if...
Tony Ferguson: “I’m Going Back To School For Business at Harvard University”
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tony Ferguson, an MMA fan-favorite, has big plans for the future. It was at the UFC 279 post-fight press conference that the former interim UFC Lightweight champion revealed that he wants to study...
Paddy Pimblett Trains BJJ With US Marines: “Sorry Lad, I’m A Fat B*stard”
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is an English professional MMA athlete, who currently competes in the UFC’s Lightweight division. And, aside from being a great fighter and an...
Want To Improve Your Leg Lock Game? Learn These 5 Different Techniques
Sep 11, 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....
John Danaher: “Be Ready With Both Mind & Body”
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready – both in life and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alike. But that doesn’t mean just being prepared in terms of physical readiness… It also...
UFC 279 Submission Fest: Diaz Wins via Guillotine Choke & Chimaev via D’Arce Choke
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
UFC 279 has been full of ups and downs! Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev were supposed to fight each other, but after Chimaev missed weight (by 8 pounds) – the card was reordered. And the fans had...
Incorporate Wrestling Into Your BJJ Game With These Tips from Nicolas Renier
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students aren’t particularly good at wrestling. Some even go as far as never adding wrestling to their training schedule – which is a...
Deal With Submissions From Side Control & North South With These Tips
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Side control is a difficult position to be in. Side control with submissions being applied is even worse! In this video we will introduce a simple escape methodology that you can use for most bent...
Surprise Your Training Partners With The Teepee Choke (From Triangle)
Sep 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a tall person or you just have lanky legs… The Triangle Choke could be your submission of choice in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the key word is could; for, even if you do...
This Old School Half Guard Sweep Works Great For All BJJ Belt Ranks
Sep 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you train Jiu-Jitsu, facing a wrestler can be a daunting task. They have great grappling conditioning, are very scrappy, have great base, and are very aggressive. Wrestlers have strength,...
Tired Of Boring Warm Up Drills? These Guard Passing Drills Are Better
Sep 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Warming up before training is a must. However, it can get quite tiresome and – with time – extremely boring. Plus, most of the drills that most of the BJJ students do aren’t really...
The Secret To Better BJJ Escapes: Get In A Bad Position… And Do Nothing
Sep 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us: could your BJJ escapes be polished up a little bit? Could they use some work? Yeah, they probably could… Because, even if you are comfortable with your escapes, you still...
4 Tips For Staying Healthy And Injury-Free In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training should never be about winning or losing. Rather, it should be about learning new techniques, setups, transitions and concepts… It’s about becoming better. Not about keeping the...
Gordon Ryan Explains His Stomach Issue: “I Was Nauseous 24/7”
Sep 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan had to take a leave of absence from competition – effectively retiring from BJJ for a short period of time – due to an unknown stomach issue. But, what was the actual problem?...
