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Author Archive: BJJEE1 Admin

Here’s How To Kiss Your Instructor’s A** And Get Promoted To Next Belt

Are you tired of that belt around your waist? Don’t you think that it’s about time you get promoted, even though you’re putting minimal effort into training and skipping class...

Overwrap Uki Waza: One Of The BEST Sacrifice Throws For Jiu-Jitsu

Takedowns and throws don’t come naturally to a lot of Jiujiteiros. To many, they are easier to learn in No Gi… But put them in a Gi scenario, and they’re unaware of what...

Fernando Terere Speaks Out: “This Was The Biggest Victory Of My Life”

Fernando Terere is one of the greatest legends of Jiu-Jitsu history. He won plethora of titles, including the two gold medals at the IBJJF World Championships… However, Tererê has also led a...

Fedor Emelianenko Returns: Fights on Bellator Card on October 23

Yup, you’ve heard it right: Fedor Emelianenko is back. Bellator officials have announced that he will return to the MMA cage on October 23. Emelianenko is supposed to headline Bellator’s...

Keenan Cornelius Opens Up: “Deadlift Injury Forced Me To Withdraw From WNO”

Keenan Cornelius was supposed to return to competition on June 19, matching up against Haisam Rida at Who’s Number One (WNO). However, he had to withdraw from the match due to a back injury. On...

Upcoming: The Submission Underground Absolute Tournament

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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...