Which Is Better For Self-Defense: BJJ Or Judo? Here’s What Matters
Apr 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Is it better to have trained BJJ or Judo when a self-defense situation arises? If you’re a Jiujiteiro, then this might not be what you want to hear… But it’s something that you...
Controlling Your Emotions During Competition with World & ADCC Champ Claudio Calasans
Apr 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Claudio Calasans Camargo is both a Judo and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, representing the Atos Jiu Jitsu team and the Calasans Camargo Gym. His father is a seventh degree black belt in Judo...
Smash Through Guards By Breaking Frames in Jiu Jitsu
Apr 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Okay, okay, we get it. Guard passing can get really frustrating, especially if you’re at the beginning of your BJJ journey… And it’s not just about the number of techniques out...
Cobrinha’s 8 BJJ Solo Guard Retention Drills – Do These Every Day!
Apr 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
There’s nothing worse than feeling your BJJ skills slowly fade away due to the lack of training… And look, we get it! Your academy is probably closed, so you can’t go over there and...
Need A Great BJJ Workout At Home? Try These 11 Elastic Band Exercises
Apr 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re stuck at home and can’t go to your BJJ academy nor to the gym for whatever reason, you might be nervous; fearing that you’ll lose all your athleticism and gains. Heavy...
Stuck In Quarantine? Here Are 5 BJJ Things You Can Do To Stay Motivated
Mar 31, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Depending on where you live, there’s a possibility that you’ve already spent a couple of weeks in a self-imposed quarantine, isolated and being away from your BJJ academy; away from Jiu...
Bulletproof Your Knees For BJJ With These 5 Stability Exercises
Mar 31, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Look, chances are that we probably don’t have to tell you about how important it is to stay as injury-free as possible in BJJ – especially when your knees are considered. For, once the...
These Are The Only Exercises You’ll Need For Strength Training For BJJ
Mar 31, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Getting better in BJJ is a never-ending journey, one that consists out of many steps along the way. These steps, however, are not just the numerous techniques and principles that are directly...
Great Deep Half To X Guard Sweep Variation, With Rodolfo Vieira
Mar 29, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
It really doesn’t matter how many techniques you know in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Even if you have been training for a longer time than some of your fellow teammates have been alive; and even if...
Getting Crushed In Half Guard? Use Your Lockdown To Release Pressure
Mar 29, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah… You were supposed to frame when you’re in the Half Guard, remember? Well, obviously you didn’t. Your opponent found their way with an underhook and is now crushing you with...
Opponent Has An Underhook? Mickey Gall Shows The Gracie Shoulder Rip
Mar 28, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
There is a lot of things that jiujiteiros could learn from wrestlers, judokas and other predominantly stand-up fighters. And no, it’s not just about how to throw somebody in the air and slam...
It’s Not About How Old You Are, But How Old You Feel In BJJ
Mar 28, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
„Am I getting too old for BJJ?“ As time passes, and the months and the years of life accrue, you might start worrying and asking yourself if you’re getting a bit old for Brazilian Jiu...
This Butterfly Guard Pass Is So Simple That It Works Every Time
Mar 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is such a versatile position when you’re on the offense; it offers a very wide range of transitions, set ups and even direct submission attacks. That is why, if you are on...
10 Judo Throw Tips That Will Improve Your Technique Greatly
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You either love or hate it; but you need Judo training in order to improve your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Plus, if you enjoy those small details that make everything work in Jiu Jitsu, then you should...
The Fishing Pole Guard is The Perfect Solution To Your Opponent’s Smash Pass
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The leg lace smash pass is a widely used pass in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Grappler’s Guide Michael Perez has a few great counters for it though – so tune in and read on! FIRST VARIATION Michael...
The Best Guard For Beginners: Collar Sleeve Guard with Rafael Mendes
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
In the part one of the Introduction to the Collar Sleeve Guard, we’ve examined the basics of setting up this guard, as well as how to set up basic attacks from it. Now, in this second part,...
Learn The K Guard – Lachlan Giles’s Favorite Guard For Leglocks
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, bear with us for a moment. Sit down and imagine this: you are hanging out with your friends, eating a great, delicious lunch and just chit-chatting about everything life and Jiu Jitsu...
Mahamed Aly Has Invaluable Advice For Surviving as a Beginner in BJJ
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re just starting out on your BJJ journey, it’s easy to get confused by the excess of information at your disposal; techniques, positions, drills, diet… It can be a bit...
Upcoming Documentary To Uncover The Real & Unbiased History of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 24, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Do you remember your first steps? One day – be it just a month ago, a couple of decades ago or something in between – you found out about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You saw it on Youtube, your blue...
The Collar Sleeve Guard: The Best Guard For Beginners in BJJ
Mar 23, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Collar Sleeve Guard may look quite confusing at first glance, especially for beginners. But it isn’t! Once you figure out the basics that make it work, it may very well become one of your...
Deep Half Guard: All The Basics That You Need To Know
Mar 22, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Deep Half Guard! It’s a position that will improve your BJJ game immediately, if only you learn how – and why – to use it. Teco Shinzato, a BJJ World Champion, explains the essentials...
Would A Navy SEAL Be a Good MMA Fighter?
Mar 22, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Being a Navy SEAL – a member of one of the most elite special operations forces in the world – is often seen as an epitome of being in top-notch physical and mental condition, of comanding an...
Wrestle-Jitsu: Wrestling Tricks For BJJ That Will Surprise Your Opponents
Mar 21, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Wrestling practice makes for such a great addition to your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. And not just because of the takedowns and everything that goes with them that you can learn from it; but because you...
Control Your Opponents With Khabib’s Dagestani Handcuff Hammer Lock
Mar 20, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Controlling your opponents in BJJ can be tough, especially in No Gi because of the lack of control due to the slippery rashguards. This gets even tougher if you need to do so when they turtle up; it...
