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Author Archive: BJJEE1 Admin

Over Under Pass Counter: The Inverted Triangle Choke

The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...

Arm Triangle From Lockdown? Yes, It’s Possible – Here’s How To Do It

Created by prominent flat-earth proponent Mr. Eddie Bravo, the Lockdown system is an IBJJF legal half-guard series of techniques that offers multiple defensive and offensive options from the guard....

This Unique Sweep From De La Riva Guard Will Catch Them Off Guard

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...

Have You Tried This Sneaky Armbar From Spider Guard?

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...

Anaconda Choke: Try This Easy Escape Technique

In Jiu-Jitsu the best defense is to not get there in the first place, but what happens if you’ve had the misfortune of making a mistake and got caught in a tight submission? Being stuck in a tight...

Pass Spider Guard With The Leg Drag: Here’s How

The Spider Guard is a very effective type of guard in BJJ and has been heavily used since the late 1980’s. The spider guard is specific to the gi (kimono) but can also be used in a modified way in...

These Back Control Concepts Are Super Important To Learn

The back is there to be taken! It’s no coincidence that taking someone’s back is regarded as the most powerful position to have in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; it’s where you can pose a LOT of danger...

John Danaher Reveals An Essential Component Of BJJ… That You Have To Accept

There’s plethora of techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as concepts, principles, and everything in-between… But you don’t have to learn all of them immediately. Nor is there...

Mikey Musumeci: “So Amazing How ONE Is Helping Jiu-Jitsu Grow”

Image Credits: ONE Championship Mikey Musumeci’s next ONE Championship flyweight title defense match is becoming closer by the minute… And he is super excited about it! Mikey shared his...

Sean O’Malley: “I Feel Bad For Dana, His Wife Slapped Him – And It Deserves A Slapping Back”

UFC president Dana White was caught on camera in a physical altercation with his wife, Anna, during New Year’s Eve. Soon after the incident, White gave a statement; explaining the situation and...

Jake Paul Signs MMA Deal With PFL – Tony Ferguson Offers To Train Him

Image Credits: Men’s Journal Jake Paul has made the move many were asking him to do – he will compete in MMA! He recently announced the signing of a multi-year deal with the Professional...

Gordon Ryan On Passing Mikey Musumeci’s Guard: “I’m, Like, I Don’t Know What To Do Here”

In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Joe Rogan and Gordon Ryan spoke about none other than Mikey Musumeci – one of the best BJJ athletes of all time and the current ONE...

Paulo Miyao: “The Most Important Thing Is To Learn To Live Every Day”

Paulo Miyao is one of the best BJJ light featherweight competitors of all time… Who even won a gold medal in the open weight division of the IBJJF World Championships back in 2013, when he was...

Counter The Berimbolo With An Estima Lock – Here’s How

The Berimbolo, whether you like it or not, when done correctly by someone who is very good at it,  is extremely hard to stop. Some people simply will refuse to learn it or even do it. That’s...

The Importance Of Pressure & Balance Control When You’re In Top Positions In BJJ

Pressure is the name of the game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you can utilize it more than others can, and if you can do it in an efficient way… You’re well on your way to making your training...

Opponent Escaping Mount? Bail Out – Get To Knee On Belly

Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Unsure About Fighting MMA Again: “Life Is Good No Matter What”

Rafael Lovato Jr., one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time and a former Bellator middleweight champion, returned to the octagon after a 42 months long hiatus… And...

Mikey Musumeci: “Just Because You Won A World Title Doesn’t Make You Above Anyone Else”

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans love Mikey Musumeci not just because of his extraordinary skills… But also because he’s known as one of the humblest and kindest people in the sport. And he...

Craig Jones Shares The Rules Of Training At B-Team – And It’s Hilarious

Image Credits: B-Team YouTube channel Want to visit the B-Team and train with them… Even though you’re a hobbyist? You can! Craig Jones says that there’s no need to contact him nor...

The Duck Under To Knee Pinch: A Great Takedown Setup For BJJ

Do you want to wrestle like a pro? Then you need to chain wrestle. Wrestling, BJJ and judo can be like a chess game where you plan two to three steps ahead or even more. If you make an attack and...

The Ezekiel Grip Makes It Impossible For Your Opponent To Pull Their Arm Out

Let’s remind ourselves of the most important thing you need to do when you have someone in your closed guard: attack at all times. Many jiujiteiros make a mistake of holding a closed guard for a...

The Mir Lock Is A Dangerous Submission… Here’s How To Do It

*Dramatic music plays in the bacground*: the Mir Lock! A powerful, shoulder-lock based submission that gets heads (and rotator cuffs) turning whenever it is applied properly. However, it is not seen...

UFC Veteran Phil Baroni Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Girlfriend

Phil Baroni, former UFC fighter, has been arrested in Mexico and charged with homicide for the alleged murder of his girlfriend. It was Tribuna De La Bahia, a Mexican news outlet, that first reported...

Samoa Joe, Famous Professional Wrestler, Trains Judo & BJJ

Did you know that Samoa Joe, the famous American professional wrestler, also has an extensive Judo background… And that he trains BJJ as well? That’s right. Samoa trained Judo as a kid...