How Bad Is It To Get Choked Unconscious In Jiu-Jitsu?
Mar 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, chances are that you’ll be, probably more than once, (almost) choked unconscious… But how safe is this? How safe is it to suffer syncope in this way...
AJ Agazarm: “Earning Your Purple Belt Is Very Different Than The Other Colors”
Mar 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
AJ Agazarm – a mixed martial arts fighter, former D1 wrestler, and a BJJ black belt – has recently promoted his younger brother to the rank of a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. And, according to...
Luciana Andrade Denies Claims That UFC Ring Girls Earn More Than The Fighters
Mar 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Luciana Andrade, UFC ring girl, has had an interview on The MMA Hour last night – during which she denied claims that UFC octagon girls earn more money than the fighters. She emphasized that...
Keenan Cornelius: “If You Train BJJ, It’s Important You Study War”
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Keenan Cornelius believes that, if you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you should be investing at least the same amounts of effort into studying war. That is, war strategies that could be of use on the...
Georges St-Pierre: “A Champion Has The Capacity To Be Good When It Matters”
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What makes a champion… Champion? How is it that some people, who are extraordinary in training, crumble when they compete? Georges St-Pierre understands that well. Here’s what makes the...
John Danaher Explains Why He Has A Name For Every Move In Grappling
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is one of the greatest BJJ coaches of all time… And one of the many things he’s known for is that he has a name for every single technique and position. Why is this so?...
This Straight Ankle Lock Variation Is Super Tight & Super Painful
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leglock submissions are alive and kicking! It seems like lower body attacks will not go out of fashion soon and how else could it be, when time after time we witness their efficiency on the highest...
Armbar From Side Control: These Details Make All The Difference
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Side Control is, for many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, their favorite position. And deservedly so, as it’s perhaps the safest one to hold and as it has a number of attacking options at its...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows Two Effective & Easy Single Leg Takedowns
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As we all know, the single leg is one of the most basic and high percentage takedowns in jiu jitsu. Whether youʼre standing on the ground, you need to incorporate the single leg takedown into your...
Is This The Tightest Kneebar Setup You’ve Ever Seen?
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic kneebar technique is similar to that of an armbar. The practitioner will...
This Kneebar From 50/50 Works Like A Charm
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The 50/50 is one of the most versatile positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – predominantly when it comes to Leg Locks. It gives you ample opportunities for a Heel Hook attack, and even for Kneebars,...
Rener Gracie: “People Who Know How To Fight Are Least Likely To Get Into One”
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever noticed how the people who are most skilled on the mats are, more often than not, the calmest ones as well? It’s as if they’d never get into a physical altercation on the...
BJJ Advice: Focus On The Effort, Not The Outcome
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As fun as it is, training Jiu-Jitsu can become stressful as well. Especially if you have big goals that you want to achieve. However, there’s a slight mindset change that can make your BJJ...
MMA Fighters Offer To Serve As Security In A West Virginia Drag Show
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A group of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters – specifically, an MMA coach and his students – have volunteered to work as security for a drag show in West Virginia. Jonathan Haught –...
Gordon Ryan Defends Use Of Steroids In Professional Grappling: “You’re Helping Yourself Win”
Feb 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The match between Felipe Pena and Nicky Rodriguez stirred a lot of controversy – on whether or not Rodriguez has been greasing. Gordon Ryan, who spoke about the issue before, now reflected back...
What’s The First Responsibility You Have In Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to become a successful BJJ practitioner… What’s your first responsibility, then? Well, there’re a lot of things you need to keep in mind, specifically if you’re...
Kenny Florian: “I Couldn’t Stop Thinking About Jiu-Jitsu”
Feb 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Kenny Florian is an MMA legend, who fought for the UFC title in two weight classes and on three different occasions. He retired at a 14-6 record and is now a color-commentator and analyst for the...
John Danaher Explains Why Strangles Are Better Than Joint Locks In BJJ
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you had to choose between strangles (i.e. chokes) and joint locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Which one of the two would you pick? Well, strangles would be the smartest choice. Why? John...
Top Lockdown Turk: A Fantastic Half Guard Option
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you looking for ways to gain even more control over your opponent – especially from top Half Guard? Then try the Top Lockdown Turk! Created by prominent flat-earth proponent Mr. Eddie...
Matheus Diniz Shows 3 Ways To Defend Your Back In BJJ
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The back mount is the most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and arguably according to some (including John Danaher), even in MMA. It is regarded as a powerful position because you control...
Jeff Glover Shares Valuable BJJ Longevity Tips & Great Guard Drills
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover is truly one of a kind. One of the best-recognized BJJ athletes in the world, Jeff hasn’t just been extraordinarily successful in competition – but he’s also had a fair...
Lex Fridman Reveals Which BJJ Belt Was The Most Difficult One To Earn
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What do you think was the most difficult BJJ belt to earn for Lex Fridman? No, it wasn’t the black belt. Here’s what Fridman had to say about earning the black belt in a conversation with...
Neil Melanson Reveals A Surprising Guillotine Choke Counter: The Americana
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Through the years there were plenty of debates on the guillotine. There’s a variety of grips, variations and body type modifications you can apply in order to get the most from the experience....
Jocko Willink Talks About Jeff Glover: “He Just Does Insane Things”
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When the word “creativity” appears in a Jiu-Jitsu conversation, the name that comes to mind first to many practitioners is Jeff Glover. Glover is known for his unorthodox and playful...
