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 –...
Firas Zahabi: “Every Man Must Be Able To Fight”
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi believes that every man should learn how to fight. Why? Because, in his words, men are programmed for two major things – providing and fighting. Zahabi explains why: My son is very...
This Heel Hook Setup Is One Of The Most Devastating Ones
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....
Threaten The Back Take & Front Headlock – With This Arm Drag Technique
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
Advanced Heel Hook Details: Outside Triangle & Full Cross Finishes
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....
John Danaher’s Advice For Learning Details In BJJ: “The Human Mind Has Its Limits…”
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, details… There’s so many of them in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and the more of them you know, the better you get! However, it’s quite easy to get overwhelmed by the...
Nicky Ryan Answers Questions From Craig Jones – And It’s Super Hilarious
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Ryan is one of the B-Team athletes about whom the public probably knows the least about. However, it seems that Craig Jones is on a mission to uncover the young Ryan’s...
Is Craig Jones Retiring From Competing In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is one of the best known and most skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation… But is he retiring from competition? That was one of the questions that Jones decided to...
BJJ Advice For Older & Less Athletic People: Learn To Adapt
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you consider yourself to be less athletic than you’d like to be… Or that you’re, just maybe, getting a bit older – and that this is hindering your ability on the mats? Age...
