Conor McGregor Lashes Out At USADA: “I Will Not Be Scapegoated”
Mar 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor hasn’t competed since July 2021, following his UFC 264 bout against Dustin Poirier – when he suffered an opening-round left tibia and fibula fracture. Now, however, it...
AJ Agazarm Shows A Simple Kimura Setup From Knee Shield
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The kimura trap is one of the most effective systems in BJJ. Some practitioners such as David Avellan base their whole game around them. Used as a kimura lock setup, the kimura trap can be used...
Craig Jones Shows One Of The Nastiest Heel Hooks You’ll Ever See
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us… You’re a Leg Lock fan. And, what’s more, there’s nothing you’d rather learn, drill, and do – than Heel Hooks. If so, then you’re in for...
Joao Miyao Shows A Baratoplata Setup From Closed Guard
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple positions...
Fabio Gurgel Reveals His Best Positional Secrets For Passing Half Guard
Mar 17, 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...
Super Important BJJ Concept: Beat The Elbow
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of concepts that you can learn, that would elevate your game by leaps and bounds… But some of them are more important than others. Especially if they increase the likelihood of...
Josh Hinger: “Kids & Teens Shouldn’t Cut Weight For BJJ Competitions”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Professional BJJ competitors often have to cut weight in order to make their fights happen… But what’s the case with kids and teenagers who do the same? Should they be cutting weight? Or...
Chael Sonnen Opens Up About PED Use: “The Recovery Was Incredible”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is an ex UFC fighter and, a lot of people would argue, one of the best entertainers today. He is know for his hot takes, funny anecdotes, but also for being straightforward – such...
Jeremiah Vance Shows How The Most Effetive Rear Naked Choke In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Rear Naked Choke is probably the move that most people see as synonymous for Jiu-Jitsu… And yet, a lot of BJJ practitioners (especially those who’re just starting out) don’t...
“Make Them As Uncomfortable As Possible” – Bernardo Faria Explains His BJJ Philosophy
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, pressure… The good ol’ and tested way for making people uncomfortable and open to submission attacks in Jiu-Jitsu. Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing right now...
Gordon Ryan Reveals The Basics Of Guard Retention In Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What is guard retention? Guard retention is the act of getting your opponent back in front of you and in between your legs, as he tries to pass your guard. You need to have a grip and at least 3...
Pat Downey Shows A Super Useful Takedown For Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The reality is that the majority of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes are bad at wrestling. And not just when it comes to their offense, but their defense as well – for example, their reaction time...
Nicholas Meregali: “I Feel That The Gi Has Lost Ground To Grappling”
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is back to competing in the gi! After being focused solely on no-gi training and competition for the last couple of years, Meregali will compete at Pans. However, he thought that...
Lachlan Giles & Craig Jones: “Kit Dale Used To Beat The Sh*t Out Of Us”
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Kit Dale is known, among other things, for his “concepts over technique” Jiu-Jitsu philosophy and his fantastic sense of humor. But what a lot of up-and-coming BJJ practitioners...
Demian Maia Feels Like A White Belt As A MMA Color Commentator: “We Did 1000 Fights [As Practice]”
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demian Maia, one of the greatest BJJ athletes to ever compete in MMA, has been working for some time as a UFC Fight Pass color commentator in Brazil. And he’s set on becoming as great in being...
Jon Jones’ BJJ Coach: “Jiu-Jitsu Makes Him Humble, Daily”
Mar 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
MMA fighter Jon Jones has cemented his status as one of the greatest to ever do it, having submitted Cyril Gane with a Guillotine Choke at UFC 285. However, some may be surprised to hear that Jon...
Leo Vieira Reveals How Jiu-Jitsu Helped Him As A Kid
Mar 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Becoming a two-time ADCC and an IBJJF world champion, as well as a world-class coach and academy owner isn’t easy – but Leo Vieira has done it. He also “used” Jiu-Jitsu to...
Felipe Pena Wants The Gordon Ryan Match Before Transitioning To MMA
Mar 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena had a well-defined plan for this year… He’d face Gordon Ryan in their fourth match at the end of February and then – in the case of a victory – he would turn his...
Bernardo Faria Shows A Knee Shield Concept That Could Revolutionize Your Game
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bernardo Faria used to go for the Single Leg or to the Dog Fight position whenever he played the Knee Shield game… However, one simple change of hand placement – one simple concept...
Is This One Of The Nastiest Submissions In BJJ? The “100%”
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s quite a number of nasty submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But the “100%” could triumph over a lot of them. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is a thin line between a...
Baratoplata From Spider Guard Is One Of The Coolest Submissions In BJJ
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple...
Ever Tried This Cool Back Take From De La Riva Guard?
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The De La Riva Guard is one of those positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that give you a lot of options… If only you learn how to play it right. However, some beginners find this guard to be...
How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...
Lachlan Giles Reveals Why He Doesn’t Do Ice Baths & Sauna For Recovery
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Regularly doing ice baths and going to the sauna are often lauded as the things to do for recovery. However, Lachlan Giles – elite BJJ athlete and coach, as well as physiotherapy PhD –...
