Jiutopia Camp: Train with Rafael Lovato Jr., Romulo Barral, Michelle Nicolini, & Marco Canha
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Picture this… You’ve just arrived to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a place you’ve never seen before. Actually, it’s a place that is different from all other BJJ gyms...
Is Your Mount Position Weak? Use These 2 Tips To Strengthen It
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Mount position is probably the second most powerful position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; secondary only to taking someone’s back. So, if you want to have a well-developed BJJ game, then you...
Saulo Ribeiro Inducted Into the ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC continues with its Hall Of Fame tradition, by adding a new member to its “roaster” every Monday. And, well, this Monday was great for Saulo Ribeiro – who is the latest ADCC...
Do This Single Leg Counter – And Immediately Take Their Back
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Every attack is an opportunity to further improve your defensive skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… However, every defense can also be an opportunity for a counter-attack; if you know your options...
Marcio Stambowsky Shows an Armbar Setup from Failed Cross Collar Choke
Jan 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Cross Collar Choke is probably one of the first submissions you’ve learned on your BJJ journey – perhaps even the first one. However, as you and your training partners gain some...
Gordon Ryan on Trash Talking: “It’s A Fun Thing To Do In My Free Time”
Jan 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, Georges St-Pierre, and John Danaher were all recent guests on the popular Lex Fridman Podcast. In it, the four discussed many interesting ideas, anecdotes, and perspectives; one of them...
Watch: UFC Fighter and BJJ Black Belt Kevin Holland Chokes Out an Internet Troll
Jan 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s a good idea to troll and call out professional MMA fighters, right? Well, at least some people think it is – most of them being internet trolls who are not ready to step up to the...
Jake Paul Chokes Out Dana White in a New Diss Track Video
Jan 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jake Paul will, seemingly, continue to place himself under the spotlight of the mixed martial arts scene. Even though he’s only recently started boxing at a professional level, he has already...
Jake Paul: “I Wouldn’t Troll Khabib – I Have So Much Respect For Him”
Jan 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jake Paul has taken it to the limits when it comes to calling out past and present UFC and MMA fighters for a match… It’s something he’s getting pretty successful at, too;...
Bernardo Faria Shares a Secret Omoplata from Closed Guard Detail
Jan 29, 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...
Rickson Gracie: “It’s Important To Teach BJJ Strategy To White Belts”
Jan 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a white belt, then learning “BJJ strategy” – the concepts and the principles that are a part of our sport – can seem something that’s far off in the...
Jeff Monson – 2x ADCC Champion & UFC Veteran – Calls Out Gordon Ryan for a Match
Jan 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has been on the forefront of “call-outs” lately. It seems that, as he’s returning to the competition scene, a lot of athletes want to challenge his dominance; the latest...
Caio Terra’s Hilarious Story of Destroying a Living Room Wall to Create Mat Space
Jan 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Caio Terra is one of the most talented and accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. He’s achieved his BJJ black belt in only 3 years of training (!) and is a 12x world champion....
Rickson Gracie Shares His Tips to Being Comfortable Inside Closed Guard
Jan 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Being in Closed Guard is almost never an exciting task. Your sole purpose while you’re inside it is to break free; to somehow open up the space between you and your opponent, so as to escape...
Gordon Ryan: “Andre Galvao Has Destroyed His Own Legacy”
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao are set for this year’s ADCC superfight… And Ryan doesn’t seem like he’ll be backing up on the trash talk anytime soon. In a recent conversation...
ADCC 2022: Felipe Pena Moves to the 99kg+ Division To Face Gordon Ryan
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s now official! Felipe Pena has moved to the 99kg+ division for ADCC 2022; which puts him in the same bracket with Gordon Ryan. The ADCC organizing team posted the news on their official...
Mikey Musumeci: “I Really Want To Roll With Geo Martinez Again”
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci and Geo Martinez faced each other at The Road to ADCC event, back in July last year. Mikey won by points, but his win was overshadowed by the beef between the two. Before the match...
How to Beat Bigger and Stronger Opponents in BJJ?
Jan 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you considering competing in an absolute division? Or you simply have some heavy training partners in your BJJ academy? Whatever the case may be, the bottom line is: you’re going against...
Old School Mindset in BJJ: 4 Reasons Why It Needs To Change
Jan 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You’ll often hear Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners refer to some techniques as “old school” and “new school”. That is, the techniques which are a bit older in nature...
Eddie Bravo Shares a Toehold Story: “A Riot Started, They Threw Shoes At Me”
Jan 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Once upon a time – back in 1996 – Eddie Bravo was competing at a Pan Am tournament. He was a blue belt and, wouldn’t you know it, he resorted to using a leglock technique in one of...
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles Gets Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Jan 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles is the latest ADCC Hall Of Fame inductee! The ADCC team shared the news on their official account yesterday: ADCC Hall of Fame: 3X champion Ruben “Cobrinha”...
Dillon Danis: “In A Street Fight, I’d Submit Francis Ngannou In 30 Seconds”
Jan 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Dillon Danis, though a BJJ black belt, seems to also be a professional when it comes to calling people out and making headlines for himself. This time, he decided to “call out” Francis...
Are Warm-Ups (Hip Escapes, Running, Pushups…) Useless in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Jan 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Warm-ups… You’ve probably done them hundreds and thousands of times. The running, the forward and backward rolls, the Hip Escapes, the pushups and squats; the list goes on and on....
BJJ White Belts: Focus on These Open Guard Passing Concepts
Jan 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re a BJJ white belt, it’s easy to get confused by the sheer number of techniques and possibilities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And Open Guard passing is no different; how...
