Samuel Nagai Shows A Cool Way To Pass Spider Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Ruotolo Brothers Reveal A “Surprise Attack” From Bottom Half Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 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...
The Leg Pin: Step On Your Training Partner’s Leg & Pass Their Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know… It’s not easy being a fresh white belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Among other things, because there’s so, so much to learn. However, if you try to focus on learning the concepts...
Craig Jones Demonstrates A Useful Kneebar Drill
Nov 04, 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...
Guard Passer or Guard Player? A Guide To Picking Your BJJ Style
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Want More Submissions In BJJ? Learn To Take Your Time
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Getting the tap in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t always about how good your technique, strength, speed, and explosiveness are… Sometimes, it’s about your game plan (or lack thereof)...
The Nelson Necktie Is A Powerful BJJ Choke – Here’s How To Do It
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most famous quotes in BJJ that came from grandmaster Helio Gracie is – for chokes, there are no tough guys. The safest way to defeat an opponent in grappling and fighting is to get...
Another Hilarious Fake BJJ White Belt Prank
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE
Over the years, we have seen many white belt pranks. The setting is simple. A high level grappler puts on a disguise and a white belt, acts all goofy and goes to a BJJ academy and pretends that it is...
Rollbot: The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Dummy From The Future
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine having a BJJ training dummy that you could actually put to sleep with a choke… Well, this could be a real possibility in the near future – with the Rollbot! Check it out: ...
“Tactical Unarmed Combat” – Brazil’s New Format Of Submission Grappling
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Combate Tático Desarmado – or “Tactical Unarmed Combat” – is a new format of submission grappling, developed in Brazil. The first event under this format took place on...
This Guard Recovery Variation Seems Almost Too Easy…
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The game of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about constantly improving yourself. You should always be on the hunt to make better, faster, more efficient progress… So that you’re always one...
Fabiano Scherner Reveals Brutal Arm Triangle Choke Details
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been on the receiving end of an Arm Triangle (Head & Arm Choke) submission? Of course you have… And how did it feel? It sucks, right. When you feel that choke tighten, there isn’t much...
Ever Tried These Details For Passing De La Riva Guard?
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What the De La Riva Guard is, is an open guard. Usually it’s utilized when someone is doing standing passes. The reach makes De La Riva ideal for this type of situation. Other option for standing...
Buchecha: “A Real Fighter Needs To Fight In The Gi And No-Gi”
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The debate between “which is better – gi or no-gi” will probably continue for a long time in the BJJ community. Most side with only one side of the equation, while some say that you...
Mikey Musumeci On Dealing With Competition Fear: “It’s A Blessing”
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve ever competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or in anything else, for that matter), then you know how the nerves can kick in. How the fear of losing can come rushing in… And it’s...
Kade Ruotolo: “A Lot Of Hungry People Are Coming After Me”
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
On October 21, Kade Ruotolo once again made his mark – by winning the first ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title, via Heel Hook submission against 4x Sambo world champion Uali...
Try This Simple Guillotine Choke Setup Against Seated Opponent
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Guillotines are a quite interesting submissions. While some avoid them due to compromising position, others accelerate using them. Many beginners quote guillotine as the first submission to ever...
Critical Guillotine Choke Finishing Details: Pull & Compress
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Josh Barnett Demonstrates The Most Painful No-Gi Side Control
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Many Jiujiteiros think that transitioning from a “normal” Side Control to Kesa Gatame means to simply “throw” their arm around the opponent’s head. However, if you do...
Why My Kids Will Wrestle by Olympic Champion Cael Sanderson
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE
Cael Norman Sanderson is an American college wrestling coach and current head wrestling coach of Penn State University. He is considered one of the greatest American amateur wrestlers in...
Use The “Diesel Squeezel” To Defend Against The Head Inside Single Leg
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Here’s How To Setup A Knee Cut Pass Against Lasso Guard
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Fabricio Werdum Shows The Secret Details To The Guillotine He Submitted Cain Velasquez with
Nov 01, 2022BJJEE
BJJ black belt world champion and ADCC champion made history at UFC 180 when he submitted Cain Velasquez with an arm in guillotine choke. He then became the UFC heavyweight champion. Werdum’s...
Zoltan Bathory: “Never Ever Quit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”
Nov 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will tell you that, at one point in time, they’ve had a thought or two about quitting. Be it because of the injuries, (perceived) lack of progress, or...
