Gordon Ryan Reveals How He Got Bored Of Using Leg Locks In Competition
Feb 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the first submission that comes to mind when someone mentions Gordon Ryan? More than likely, chances are that it is the Leg Lock. Especially the Heel Hook. But when and how did Ryan...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advice: Just… Shift To The Side
Feb 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to hear some BJJ advice that’s easy and fast to implement? Alright, here it goes: instead of attacking your opponent from the front, shift to the side. Why? John Danaher...
Reinier de Ridder Hints Focusing On BJJ Career After He’s Done With MMA
Feb 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier de Ridder, current ONE middleweight world champion, is one of the most versatile grapplers in mixed martial arts. Namely, since he made his ONE Championship debut back in 2019, “The...
Buchecha Open To Competing In Submission Grappling Again – At ONE Championship
Feb 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is one of the most successful BJJ athletes in the history of the sport. Lately though, he’s been focused on growing his MMA career in phenomenal fashion...
UFC Featherweight Goes For A Takedown In Training – Injures Knee, Costing Him $50,000
Feb 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nathaniel Wood is a UFC featherweight who was supposed to face Lerone Murphy at UFC 286. Unfortunately, he suffered a gruesome injury while training – and is out of the fight. Namely, Wood went...
Sumi Gaeshi: An Optimal High Crotch Counter
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are a must if you want to dictate the pace of a match. Joe Rogan said that fighters with strong takedown games can push the pace better because the takedown threat is always looming. So...
Gordon Ryan Demonstrates The Guard Pass He Used Against Victor Hugo At ADCC 2022
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing can be a great addition to your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skillset. Especially if you haven’t experimented with this passing style before; when you learn the proper setups and...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is Pretty Bad As A Grappling Art”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been coaching Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his UFC 284 showdown with Islam Makhachev, for quite some time now. So, as Volkanovski’s grappling coach, Jones has had to take a...
Conor McGregor Registers For BJJ Tournament In London
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It seems that the former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has registered for a Grappling Industries BJJ tournament in London (UK), which is to take place on March 18, 2023. And, even though...
Bruce Buffer Was Once Choked Out By Royce Gracie: “45 Seconds Later…”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Buffer, one of the best combat sports announcers of all time, is also a well-versed martial artist. What’s more, all the way back in 1991, he had a sparring match with the legendary Royce...
Try This Unique De La Riva Sweep To Over Under Pass by Matheus Diniz
Feb 09, 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...
Set Up Takedowns & Guillotine Chokes Easily: The Inside Tie Side To Side Snap Downs
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the best ways to take down your opponent in grappling and jiu-jitsu is undoubtedly through the use of single and double legs. However, although these takedowns are often regarded as...
This Lasso Guard Pass To Back Take… Is Surprisingly Easy
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the guard of a much larger opponent can sometimes be a difficult task. However, if it’s done right, you will be in great shape to win the match. One thing that we have talked about in past...
The Guillotine Choke: Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec Explains Important Concepts
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The guillotine is a cruel strangulation. It goes fast, from multiple angles, no matter how strong you are. This versatility and speed make the guillotine ideal for sport BJJ players, who occasionally...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Cool Armbar From North-South Setup
Feb 09, 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...
The Ankle Flare: A “Hidden” Detail That Makes The Difference (After Opening Closed Guard)
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...
Here’s An Easy Grip Break From Closed Guard You Should Learn
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...
Roy Dean Shows A Great Figure Four To Armbar Transition
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are countless moves used in BJJ, and it can take decades for you to master most of them. Being great at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t about how many techniques you know – it’s about how sound...
This Lapel Choke From Closed Guard Is Super Powerful
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Lapel chokes are submissions that can be performed using your lapel or the opponent’s. Some lapel chokes require you to grab around the opponent’s collar or below in the lapel area. Chokes done...
Demian Maia Shows How To Take The Back From Half Mount
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sure – the back take is not really a submission. But it needs to be mentioned, as the guard gives you an opportunity to transition onto your opponent’s back, which is the most dominant position...
Highly Effective Single Leg Counter: The Kimura Trap
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Kimura trap system is widely credited to David Avellan, ADCC bronze medalist and a man of many other accomplishments! The kimura trap system is designed as a powerful submission system that counters...
Here’s How To Arm Drag Anyone – And Take Their Back
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Arm Drag is one of the most basic wrestling techniques you can use to set up takedowns… And yet, a lot of BJJ athletes miss extremely important details when trying to hit it. The arm drag is...
Innovative Way To Pass Guard: “Russian Tie” The Leg
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In Jiu-Jitsu, 80% of your time will be spent either defending your guard or passing the guard. Against a very high level guard player, passing the guard is definitely one of the hardest aspects to...
Gabi Garcia Announces Comeback To Fighting In MMA
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia – the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and competitor – has just announced that she will return to fighting in mixed martial arts (MMA)! Garcia is undefeated in MMA and...
