You’re Improving Slower in BJJ as You Get Older – But You Can Fix It
Nov 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As you get older, you might notice that your BJJ is not quite what it used to be: mainly, that you’re performing the techniques more slowly and that you cannot keep pace as you used to....
Mikey Musumeci: “Jiu-Jitsu Teaches Us That We Are All The Same”
Nov 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci, the 5x IBJJF World Champion and ONE Championship submission grappling world champion, is one of the most beloved athletes in the BJJ community. His kindness, honesty, and way of...
BJJ Improvement Advice: Stop Adding New Moves – Start Refining The Ones You Already Know
Nov 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you feel as if… You’re lacking improvement in Jiu-Jitsu? As in, no matter how much you try and learn new techniques, moves, and transitions – nothing is really paying off? Well,...
Tom DeBlass: “Tom Hardy Is A Very Solid BJJ Blue Belt”
Nov 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is a 4-stripe BJJ blue belt… But how good, really, are his Jiu-Jitsu skills? Well, Tom DeBlass – who’s been coaching the famous actor a couple of times, as well as...
Ken Shamrock Talks Leaving The UFC In 1996: “I Sacrificed What I Wanted To Do So I Could Support My Family”
Nov 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ken Shamrock was the face of the UFC back in 1996… But then, in the prime of his career, he decided to leave the promotion and transition to WWE. “The World’s Most Dangerous...
Bo Nickal On Khamzat Chimaev: “He’s Basically Wrestling High School Kids In Sweden”
Nov 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is never shy to showcase and emphasize his wrestling skills… Even when it comes to a potential matchup against someone like Khamzat Chimaev. Nickal was supposed to have his debut...
Ruotolo Brothers Are Building Their “Dream Gym” In Costa Rica
Nov 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
2022 has been nothing less than exceptional for the Ruotolo Brothers, who are slowly taking over the BJJ scene. Even though they’re just 19 years old, their dominance on the mats has already...
Tye Ruotolo Shows A “Kiss Of The Dragon To Kneebar” Setup
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you enjoy playing the Reverse De La Riva Guard, then the Kiss Of The Dragon might be one of your favorite entries/transitions… And if that’s the case, then going for a Kneebar off of...
Ever Tried The “Front Rear Naked Choke”? Now’s The Time
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Setting up no gi chokes is an invaluable skill that every serious grappler needs in their submission arsenal. These chokes are powerful tools whether gi or no gi, sport, mma, self defense, etc....
The “Money Vela” – Old School Armlock Setup From Standing
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the greatest thing about Jiu-Jitsu is its vast arsenal of submission holds. These can come from any position and in the most unexpected way. A very good postion to set up submissions is from...
Henry Akins Will Make You Rethink The Way You Do The Hip Escape
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Hip Escape (or the Shrimp) is a fundamental BJJ technique that almost everyone is taught in their very first class. However, as fundamental as it is, you could still probably improve it –...
Never Get Smashed In Butterfly Guard Again – With These Tips By Adam Wardzinski
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you often get smashed in Butterfly Guard? Well, if that’s the case, you’re obviously not doing something right – and it might very well be the case that this “stuff”...
Kimura From Closed Guard: Setup (And Variations) By Roy Dean
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Kimura from Closed Guard… Many a times the first submission of every BJJ white belt. Hits right into the nostalgia, doesn’t it? Kimura (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), chicken wing/double...
Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jonathan “JT” Torres – a 2x ADCC and an IBJJF World Champion, as well as the owner of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academy – is, among other things, known for his exceptional...
The Unexpected “Outside Heel Bar” Is Just The Leg Lock You Need
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 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 trap the...
Use Your Hair In BJJ… No, Seriously – Kade Ruotolo Demonstrates
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Long hair and Jiu-Jitsu don’t always go well together. If you don’t want any hair troubles, while rolling, the best is to have the most popular haircut in BJJ: the shaved head (minus the...
John Danaher: “Self-Confidence Doesn’t Come From Words…”
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How do you develop self-confidence when, for example, preparing for a BJJ competition? Is there any sort of a “mental preparation” that you can do, any sort of mental training? Well,...
Tom Hardy Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu At Daisy Fresh
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy isn’t just a famous actor, but it seems that – more and more – he’s becoming a sturdy member of the BJJ community. He seems to be serious about training and...
The One Thing Your BJJ Coach Can Never Give You…
Nov 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The time, effort, and knowledge your BJJ coach invests in you – his student – is probably worth more than you realize at the moment. All of those years of training, competing, learning,...
Zoltan Bathory: “I’m Good Friends With Almost All The Guys I Ever Fought”
Nov 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best things you could do… Not only because you can improve your BJJ by tenfold afterwards (progress gets easier once you notice your mistakes)...
[Watch] BJJ Guy Uses Heel Hook In Street Fight
Nov 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The best street fight is the one you evade… But if it ever comes to the need to defend yourself, knowing some Jiu-Jitsu could be useful. Even Leg Locks, such as the Heel Hook. In the video...
Gordon Ryan’s Competition Advice: “Make Them Carry Your Bodyweight”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The ultimate goal of a BJJ match is to submit your opponent… But you don’t have to go for the submission immediately. Rather, if the ruleset is such that it allows for a longer match...
Danielle Kelly On Eating To Gain Weight For Competition: “I Really Like Nutella”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly is a submission grappling champion, currently competing under the ONE Championship banner. And in just two weeks, on November 19, she will take on Mariia Molchanova – a Russian...
Dustin Poirier On Grappling World’s Strongest Man: “That’s Not The Full Video”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Some time ago, a video surfaced showing a roll between Dustin Poirier – UFC lightweight athlete and BJJ black belt – and Brian Shaw, who is a 4x winner of the World’s Strongest Man...
