Upcoming: The Submission Underground Absolute Tournament
Jun 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
On June 27, Submission Underground (SUG) is going to feature an absolute tournament, with some of the top Jiu-Jitsu athletes and submission only grapplers in the world. The eight-man tournament...
This Is The Most Common GUARD RETENTION Problem
Jun 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
We agree. Guard Retention isn’t exactly the coolest thing you could do or practice in Jiu-Jitsu. But no matter how “uncool” it may be, it’s still an extremely vital part of...
UFC Sued By Former Fighters: “They Were Paid Less Than They Were Entitled To Receive”
Jun 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yet another lawsuit is being filed against the UFC, on the behalf of the former UFC fighters. The company, as well as its parent company Endeavor Group Holdings, is being sued by C.B. Dollaway and...
Former NYPD Detective: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training for Police Should be Mandatory
Jun 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Since the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the protests and riots that followed it, police reform has been a widespread topic in the United States. Suggestions on how to...
UFC Fighter Luis Pena Accused Of Physically Assaulting His Girlfriend
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: UFC Luis Pena, the UFC’s lightweight fighter, has been arrested last Friday. He’s being charged with battery, robbery by sudden snatching, and criminal mischief after...
This Single Leg X to KNEEBAR Setup Works Every Time
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Much of Jiu-Jitsu is about adapting to new things. Whether it’s a new technique you’re supposed to learn, a new detail to it, to the defense your training partner learned, or whatever...
Watching Too Much John Danaher (And Other Instructionals) May Be Bad For Your Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Watching John Danaher and instructionals from other, similarly exceptional professors, is definitely worth your while – if you’re not doing it, you’re missing out big time. Through...
Fight To Win 177: Rafael Lovato Jr. Faces Alexandro Ceconi
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: Fight To Win (Instagram) Rafael Lovato Jr. is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend. He is a black belt under Carlos Machado and the most accomplished American Jiu-Jitsu athlete of his...
Gordon Ryan Answers Fan Question, Says: “I’ll Eventually Move To Texas”
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan’s been fighting hard against the stomach issues that forced him to take a leave of absence from competition. His health is getting better and he is putting on mass, which are all...
Felipe Pena Speaks About His Next Match, Claims: “Gordon Is A Liar”
Jun 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
On June 26, Felipe Pena is set to defend his heavyweight title on the BJJ Stars VI card, against Patrick Gaudio. The expectation of what will happen between the two world-class black belts is great,...
This Omoplata to Armbar Variation is High Percentage
Jun 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Transitioning from one technique to another sure feels cool! And not only does it feel cool, but it’s also incredibly useful when it comes to a really tough neck-to-neck roll, as well as in...
BJJ Stars VI Preview: Felipe Pena vs. Patrick Gaudio in Main Event
Jun 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The new BJJ Stars event is just around the corner! On June 26 (Saturday), this promotion will feature a card that’s stacked with multiple high-level Gi and No Gi matches alike. Felipe Pena will...
Finally Escape Side Control By Using This Simple Technique
Jun 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Uhhh… Stuck in Side Control again? Yeah, we hear you – it’s not fun. And it’s even less fun if you’re stuck under a heavier opponent. Especially if your Side Control...
The Bitter Truth: You’ll Never Become A BJJ Black Belt
Jun 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Want to become a BJJ black belt? Fair enough – but almost every Jiu-Jitsu athlete wants to become one. Therefore, the question shouldn’t be if you want to be a black belt, but it should be:...
Gordon Ryan vs. Andre Galvao Superfight In The Works For ADCC 2022
Jun 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There isn’t as many matches that the grappling world wants to see as much as the Gordon Ryan vs. Andre Galvao one. However, due to Ryan’s stomach issues, that prospect seemed bleak. The...
The HELICOPTER ARMBAR Submission Is Really Easy To Set Up
Jun 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Are you in a mood for some flashy techniques? For techniques that look cool, but that are also quite easy to set up? Then you should learn how to set up the Helicopter Armbar! Here’s how....
Marvel’s Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) is a BJJ Black Belt
Jun 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been becoming increasingly popular lately. For instance, a lot of well-known actors have started training it, and some of them are climbing through...
“Road to ADCC” Card Announced: Features Craig Jones, Kaynan Duarte, Nicky Ryan
Jun 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: ADCC/FloGrappling And we have an EXCITING event on our hands! On July 17, the “Road to ADCC” will take place and will feature many of the world’s top-ranking...
Anderson Silva: “No One But You Can Dictate The Rules Of Your Journey”
Jun 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Anderson “The Spider” Silva – former UFC Middleweight champion and a future UFC Hall Of Famer – rocked the world of boxing and martial arts a couple of days ago. In the match...
How To Stand Out From Others at Your Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Jun 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
How would you like to be a bit more special… To stand out from other training partners in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy? To make a name for yourself and to, simultaneously, become a force to...
“The Korean Zombie” Promoted To BJJ Black Belt After UFC Vegas 29 Win
Jun 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Vegas 29 event last night was a stacked one, with the Featherweight main event being between Chan Sung Jung (“The Korean Zombie”) and Dan Ige. The fight went the distance, with...
The GODOI CHOKE Is So Gnarly… That Your Opponents Will Hate You For Doing It
Jun 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sorta, kinda… Feel that you should expand your submissions repertoire? Sure, you have your go-to techniques and you did the right thing by focusing on refining them. But you should still...
Joe Rogan Shares Picture Of Blue Belt Days – Training Under Jean Jacques Machado
Jun 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone starts somewhere. You can’t be a black belt level Jiu-Jitsu athlete immediately from the get-go, but you’ve got to put a lot of effort into training. You have to possess the...
Who’s Number One: Kade Ruotolo Wins By Buggy Choke
Jun 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: Who’s Number One/FloGrappling Yesterday, on Friday – June 18 – we saw a stacked event at Who’s Number One. Many of the best No Gi Jiu-Jitsu athletes of the world...
