Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Reinier de Ridder: “It’s Always The Goal To Strangle Them”
Nov 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Reinier de Ridder: “It’s Always The Goal To Strangle Them”
When you’re a two-division MMA world champion and when nearly all of your wins came via submission… You know that your BJJ is exceptional. And that your name is Reinier de Ridder. The ONE...The Kneebar Sweep Works Exceptionally Well From Closed Guard
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Kneebar Sweep Works Exceptionally Well From Closed Guard
Whenever your opponent starts standing up with their arms posted on your biceps/underneath your armpits, you have a chance for a Kneebar Sweep. A kneebar (also known...These Game Changing Von Flue Choke Details Work Like A Charm
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Game Changing Von Flue Choke Details Work Like A Charm
Opponent has your head while you’re in Side Control (side opposite to the choking arm)? Then you have a wonderful opportunity to set up the Von Flue Choke. The Von Flue Choke is a shoulder...Bernardo Faria Shares A “Secret” Tip For Getting The Omoplata From Closed Guard
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bernardo Faria Shares A “Secret” Tip For Getting The Omoplata From Closed Guard
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping...The Flying Armbar: An “Easy” Way To Do It
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Flying Armbar: An “Easy” Way To Do It
You’ve probably seen the video in which a grappler, trying to do the Flying Armbar, falls down and seriously injures his neck… A horrific incident, one which everyone is extremely sad about and...The Butterfly Sweep: It’s About Time You Learn How To Do It
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Butterfly Sweep: It’s About Time You Learn How To Do It
You still don’t know how to do the Butterfly Sweep? Well, that’s alright – as long as you’re keen on learning it! Have you had enough with complicated techniques which have a...Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
How good are your basics? Hmmm… Probably not as good as they could be, right? Working on your fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a must for the sake of your improvement. And if...Gordon Ryan “Promoted” To BJJ Blue Belt By Roger Gracie
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan “Promoted” To BJJ Blue Belt By Roger Gracie
Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie had an opportunity to roll together in Austin, Texas; where the Gracie came in order to record a podcast episode with Lex Fridman. Ryan wrote about the awesome experience...Sean Patrick Flanery, Actor & BJJ Black Belt: “It Takes Thousands Of Reps”
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Sean Patrick Flanery, Actor & BJJ Black Belt: “It Takes Thousands Of Reps”
Image Credits: Lionsgate Should you stick to the basics… Or go for the flashy techniques once you reach your blue belt? Well, for Sean Patrick Flanery – BJJ black belt and actor, best...Wrist Lock From Bottom Triangle Choke – It Happens So Fast
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Wrist Lock From Bottom Triangle Choke – It Happens So Fast
Wrist lock is perhaps the most underutilized and underestimated submissions in Grappling. There is no denying the effectiveness of the submission, along with the huge number of positions that it can...Easy & Effective Imanari Roll Setup: Here’s How To Do It
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Easy & Effective Imanari Roll Setup: Here’s How To Do It
The infamous “Imanari Roll” is a rolling attack that starts from standing and transitions into a leglock. It can also be used as a takedown if you do not attack the leg lock and instead...Lucas Lepri Shows How To Use An Underhook For Side Control Escape
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Lucas Lepri Shows How To Use An Underhook For Side Control Escape
Escaping the sidecontrol is one of the biggest challenges any beginner faces and it’s paramount to mastering bjj or even just saying you have rudimentary skills. Coming out of side control is no...[Watch] Street Altercation In Brazil Ends With A Technical Guillotine Choke & Armbar
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Street Altercation In Brazil Ends With A Technical Guillotine Choke & Armbar
The grim reality is that a lot of people living in Brazil are poor or are on the edge of poverty. Crime rates tend to be high in certain areas, and a big part of the population is left to fend for...Danielle Kelly: “Submission Grappling Could Be On The Level Where MMA Is”
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Danielle Kelly: “Submission Grappling Could Be On The Level Where MMA Is”
Danielle Kelly is now one of the best-known female submission grappling athletes; success which she’s most recently earned by submitting world Sambo champion Mariia Molchanova. At ONE on Prime...Cain Velasquez Given Permission By Court To Participate In Pro Wrestling Event
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Cain Velasquez Given Permission By Court To Participate In Pro Wrestling Event
Cain Velasquez, who was released on $1 million bail after being detained for 8 months, has now been given permission to participate in a professional wrestling mach – on December 3, in Arizona....Reinier de Ridder: “I Would Finish Both Adesanya & Pereira On The Same Night”
Nov 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Reinier de Ridder: “I Would Finish Both Adesanya & Pereira On The Same Night”
Image Credits: ONE Championship Reinier de Ridder isn’t “just” the current ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion, but he’s also an extremely highly skilled BJJ...Gordon Ryan & Roger Gracie Just Trained Together & It Was Epic
Nov 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan & Roger Gracie Just Trained Together & It Was Epic
Gordon Ryan trained in Austin, Texas with his BJJ idol, the great Roger Gracie (12x BJJ world champion & 2x ADCC world Champion). He talked about the experience: “This was a bucket list...Reinier de Ridder: “Malykhin’s Jiu-Jitsu Hasn’t Evolved”
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Reinier de Ridder: “Malykhin’s Jiu-Jitsu Hasn’t Evolved”
Image Credits: ONE Championship Reinier de Ridder isn’t “just” the current ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion, but he’s also an extremely highly skilled BJJ...Javier Mendez: “We Are All Here Because Of The Gracies”
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Javier Mendez: “We Are All Here Because Of The Gracies”
In a recent interview with Red Corner MMA, Javier Mendez – Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s coach, as well as the founder and head coach of the famous American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) – spoke...Craig Jones’ “Choi Bar” – 2nd Fastest Submission at the ADCC
Nov 22, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Craig Jones’ “Choi Bar” – 2nd Fastest Submission at the ADCC
Craig Jones scored one of the fastest submissions in ADCC history at this year’s event. He did that with a variation of ude gatame (reverse armbar), also known as the Choi bar. He scored the...Surprise Your Opponents With This Sneaky Armbar From Side Guard
Nov 22, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Surprise Your Opponents With This Sneaky Armbar From Side Guard
A side guard is a position where your opponent has almost passed your guard, and the only thing between the two of you is your bottom knee. Although this is primarily a defensive position, there are...Transform Your Wrestling Game: Use Snapdowns to Set Up Your Shots
Nov 22, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Transform Your Wrestling Game: Use Snapdowns to Set Up Your Shots
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...Have You Tried The “Inverted Gogo Clinch” Technique?
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Have You Tried The “Inverted Gogo Clinch” Technique?
Some techniques seem so crazy that they have to work… And one of them might be the Inverted Gogo Clinch – a Gogoplata variation which you can use to submit your opponents from the back!...Get The No Gi Ezekiel Choke From Mount Every Time – By Doing This
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Get The No Gi Ezekiel Choke From Mount Every Time – By Doing This
Sode guruma jime is widely known as an Ezequiel or Ezekiel choke (Portuguese: estrangulamento Ezequiel) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The chokehold was renamed in memory of Ezequiel Paraguassu, a...