John Danaher Talks BJJ Black Belt & UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy: “A Character Like No Other I’ve Met”
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tim Kennedy is a BJJ black belt and UFC veteran, as well as a Green Beret and Special Forces Ranger. And he appears to have a colorful skillset in all sorts of things! John Danaher stands witness to...
Key Mindset For Jiu-Jitsu: Taking It Step By Step
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting from the beginning of the round in Jiu-Jitsu to the submission can seem like a long road to take. Especially when rolling against someone who is on the same (or higher) skill level as you...
Sean O’Malley Discusses If MMA Athletes Should Train BJJ In A Gi
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Should mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a sport in and of itself – separately from MMA? Furthermore, should they start from the beginning, as a white belt…...
Brazilian Football Player João Gomes Promoted To BJJ Blue Belt
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
João Gomes is a Brazilian football player who plays as a midfielder for the Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gomes is currently on vacation in Brazil, where he was welcomed with a...
BJJ Makes Way Into Call Of Duty – With A Character Based On Heather Grace Gracie
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most popular video games of all time, Call of Duty, has just launched the fourth season of Modern Warfare II, introducing some new intriguing operators to the game’s roster. Among...
Man Puts Police Officer In A Chokehold At Airport – Faces Attempted Murder Charges
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Dramatic events unfolded at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) last Tuesday (June 27), when an Ohio man was arrested for allegedly putting a police officer into a chokehold. According to Fox 35...
This Brabo To D’Arce Choke Transition Works Extremely Well
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
Here’s How To Hit An Armbar Directly Off A Guard Pass
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
n order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
Nicky Rod Calls Out Gordon Ryan For A Match – With An (Unexpected) Twist
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Results & Highlights: Craig Jones Defeats Felipe Pena
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 event was a resounding success – with plenty of high-quality matches! Here are the results and highlights. UFC FIGHT PASS INVITATIONAL 4: RESULTS Craig...
BJJ Legend Royce Gracie Wins Tax Fraud Case Against IRS
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Royce Gracie had a seven-year-long battle with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – and has now forced the IRS to “tap out”. The IRS claimed that...
This X-Pass To Knee Slice Pass Works Spectacularly Well
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
On the lookout for new guard passing techniques? Here is a great guard passing set up: X-Pass to Knee Slice Pass! Aidan Sericolo demonstrates:
[WATCH] Unique Triangle Choke & Kneebar Submission At Octagon 46 Event
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When was the last time you saw a great Triangle Choke finish in an MMA match? What about a Kneebar? And what about both a Triangle and Kneebar at the same time? Well, that’s something that...
Bellator Fighter Cris Lencioni Out Of Intensive Care, Wife Asks For Public Help
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Cris “Sunshine” Lencioni, Bellator MMA featherweight fighter, had suffered cardiac arrest during training several days ago. The 28-year-old is now out of intensive care, though it’s...
Gordon Ryan Back To Training BJJ After 4 Months Off
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Levi Ventura Gordon Ryan‘s recent health issues had kept him off the mats for a long time. He suffered a severe case of strep throat infection, due to which he ended up in the...
This Bow & Arrow Choke Variation Works Great From Closed Guard
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there is a way to set up the Bow and Arrow Choke from Closed Guard? You didn’t? Well, here is how to do it! A Bow & Arrow Choke, is a chokehold used in Brazilian...
This Knee Cut Pass Entry Is Lightning-Fast And Super Effective
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you know how to enter into a Knee Cut Pass against a seated opponent? If not, then here’s a great technique you can use from here on out! The Esgrima knee slice pass is one of those old...
Reinier de Ridder Shows A Simple & Effective Single Leg Takedown For MMA
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to train mixed martial arts (MMA) and use Jiu-Jitsu to your advantage, then you need to learn how to set up takedowns! Especially with the help of the wall. Nowadays most MMA...
Here’s How To Open The Opponent’s Elbows In Closed Guard (When They’re Super Tight)
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are you supposed to do against an opponent who keeps their arms super tight inside your Closed Guard… How are you supposed to open their elbows? Bjk world champion Mason Fowler shows you...
Box Jumps: A Must-Do Exercise For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...
Broken Posture In Closed Guard? Andre Galvao Shows What To Do
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Posture is one of the core principles of jiu-jitsu. Proper posture will keep you safe from submissions and sweeps. So your opponent broke your posture in Closed Guard? This is a bad position to be...
Craig Jones On Rickson Gracie: “He Was Doing Cold Baths Before Podcasts Were Invented”
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Respect for Rickson Gracie and what he has done for Jiu-Jitsu is universal in the BJJ community. Everyone is grateful for his contributions to the Gentle Art – including Craig Jones. Jones...
Chuck Norris Talks Training With The Gracie Family: “I Got On The Ground With Rickson…”
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the martial arts and movie industry legend Chuck Norris trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And that he even trained with the Gracie family – as well as rolled with Rickson? Norris...
Elon Musk Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu With Lex Fridman: “It Was Epic”
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The speculations whether or not a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or an MMA match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg will actually take place are still ongoing. Especially due to the fact that. even though...
