Lucas Leite Shows A “Horse Kick Sweep” From Half Guard
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
Buchecha Shows A Really Explosive Mount Escape To Butterfly Guard
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting stuck in Mount is one of the worst spots to be in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially if your opponent knows what he is doing – it can get really discouraging, really fast. So much so that...
Rayron Gracie Shares Personal Approach & Insights About BJJ Success
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the most important, most valuable skill that a BJJ athlete can have? No, it’s not any sort of a submission technique chain nor a guard pass… It isn’t even being courageous nor being...
This Hip Switch Pass Is Ridiculously Simple & Effective
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It can be argued that the hips are the single most important part of the body in jiu jitsu. The powerful muscles of the hips and surrounding legs and lower back are where the majority of the power...
Kettlebell Warrior Walk: Fantastic Exercise For Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
“They say that strength doesn’t count, but it does. Maybe it wouldn’t make a difference if the opponent didn’t know anything. If the opponent knows something, then strength starts to...
Jeff Glover Shows How To Use The “Russian Tie” In Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that wrestling can actually be quite simple? It sure can, if you dedicate yourself to learning and perfecting a set number of techniques, until you can hit them automatically. One of...
Tachiwaza Pummeling: Vital Skill For Your Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Pummeling is a stand-up drill used by wrestlers to get familiar with the motion of continuously swimming inside for positional control in order to set up throws and takedowns. To practice pummeling,...
Here’s How To Shut Down The Annoying Muscle Sweep (From Closed Guard)
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The closed guard is likely the first type of guard a beginner will learn in BJJ. It is a relatively basic yet powerful guard that can leave opponents trapped and restricted. Every grappler needs to...
Nicholas Meregali: “Winning Without Taking Risks Is Easy”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. And it’s not just his skill that differentiates him from others, but also his relentless mindset. For example,...
Buchecha Interested In Gordon Ryan Rematch: “Gordon’s A Great Fighter”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is interested in a rematch against Gordon Ryan! The two met for the first time back at ADCC 2019, in the final match of the absolute division. Ryan won in the...
[WATCH] Jewish MMA Fighter Beats Up White Supremacist During Sparring Session
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Natan Levy is a Jewish MMA fighter, currently competing in the UFC lightweight division. And, yes… He recently sparred an internet troll and white supremacist supporter – with the fight...
The Value Of Being Creative & Experimenting In Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How often do you experiment with new (or, simply, unfamiliar) techniques, setups, and sequences in Jiu-Jitsu? In other words: how often do you work on being creative in BJJ? Well, Brian Glick...
Rickson Gracie: “Every Moment In Life Is A Unique Opportunity”
Aug 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is perhaps the most legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete of all time. And not just because of his rich competition (and family) history… But also because of his mindset, which...
BJJ Advice: Don’t Focus Just On Pinning People, But On Actually Submitting Them
Aug 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever rolled with someone who, when they get into a dominant position, just… Holds you there? Not fun, right? Well, that’s because the whole purpose of Jiu-Jitsu is submitting your...
Josh Hinger: “Don’t Go To Competitions With Doubts Or Regrets”
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete, right? And you’re feeling excited about it? That’s awesome! But there’s one thing you should take seriously beforehand: preparation. You need to train...
Firas Zahabi Shares “Do’s & Don’ts” Of Being A Good Training Partner In BJJ
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to be a good training partner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Perhaps the kind of a training partner that everyone wants to roll with and has nothing but good things to say about? In that case,...
Eddie Bravo Shares Intense Story Of Almost Getting Robbed
Aug 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If there is one thing you should have at all times when visiting shady areas, then it’s to have situational awareness. You need to know where you are, what you’re doing, and who the...
Here’s How To Counter The Saddle – With An Outside Heel Hook
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us… You’re a Leg Lock fan. And, what’s more, there’s nothing you’d rather learn, drill, and do – than Heel Hooks. If so, then you’re in for...
Here’s How To Do The One Arm RNC (It’s Super Powerful)
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Learning the basics is extremely important – the most important thing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For, if you lack knowledge in how to execute basic techniques and setups, you will not be able to...
The Front Headlock To Near Side Cradle Is As Savage As It Sounds
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
While it has experienced a recent uptick in its popularity, the front headlock is perhaps the most under-appreciated position in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling. Although the...
This Spider Guard To Armbar Setup Is Extremely Effective
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian jiu jitsu has a variety of guards but one every beginner has heard of is open guard. Open guard is perhaps not the easiest to come into as a beginner as it doesn’t dictate certified...
Pass Spider Guard With Ease – With The Toreando Pass
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are a number of ways to pass an Open Guard. However, when the absolute basics of guard passing are considered, it’s all very simple; it’s just a matter of understanding the underlying...
Omoplata Counter vs Single Leg Takedown: Works Better Than You Think
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Single Leg… We know, we know. You actually do like this takedown technique, even though you suck at it. But you’d still prefer to not be so bad at it, although it is – for whatever...
The Ankle Roll Is A Great Single Leg Takedown Defense
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Single Leg… We know, we know. You actually do like this takedown technique, even though you suck at it. But you’d still prefer to not be so bad at it, although it is – for whatever...
