Neil Melanson Explains the Science Behind the “Butt Drag” Technique
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE
Neil Melanson explains the Wrestling/Grappling technique the Butt Drag. It is actually a very technical move. Neil has an amazing capacity to mix all type of grappling techniques, like Catch...
Wrestler Jumps On Grizzly Bear To Save His Training Partner
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Last Saturday, two college wrestlers have been seriously injured when they were attacked by a grizzly bear (in Cody, Wyoming). As they went antler hunting, the two men encountered the bear at close...
This Weird Back Take Is Just The Technique You Need
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Demian Maia Demonstrates A Cool Way To Take The Back (From Butterfly Guard)
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Do You Know The “Ankle Shelf Turkey Choke”?
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Turtle position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is nowhere as greatly explored as other positions are. That is to say: there are a number of possibilities when your opponent turtles up, both for...
John Danaher: “No One Was Born Good At Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s easy to get discouraged by a bad day of training or competition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, your focus shouldn’t be on your “daily” performances; but rather on your...
Sambo Champion Uali Kurzhev: “I’ll Bring Lots Of Surprises Against Kade Ruotolo”
Oct 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Uali Kurzhev, a 4x Sambo world champion, will take on Kade Ruotolo for the inaugural ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling world title (on October 21). He is aware that there’s a tough test...
The “Arm Across The Chest” Guillotine Setup Is Really Useful
Oct 17, 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...
Braulio Estima Shows A Sneaky Triangle Choke from Bottom Side Control
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Playing defense in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is most commonly associated with evading submissons and escaping bad positions. However, just because you’re defending yourself doesn’t mean you...
3 Common Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Injuries & Tips to Recover From Them
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE
There are many advantages to taking part in Brazilian Jujitsu — discipline, fitness, and friendship are just a few, However, one of the biggest downsides of the sport is how easy it is to get...
Chatri Sityodtong on Mikey Musumeci: “He Is The Nicest, Kindest Guy – But He Happens To Be A Killer”
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship’s CEO and Chairman, was a recent guest on the Ariel Helwani’s “The MMA Hour“. Among other things, Chatri emphasized the praise he feels for...
This Sweep From Situp Guard Is As Good As It Gets
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re the top player in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match, it’s usually going to be you who’s going to control the pace of the bout. However, if the bottom player knows what...
José Aldo On How Dana White’s Text Message Saved His Son’s Life: “I Get Emotional Talking About It”
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
José Aldo and his wife recently had a baby boy welcomed into the world… And it might’ve not happened if it hadn’t been for Dana White. Aldo explained that this had happened when he...
Marcelo Garcia Demonstrates The “Overhead Sweep To Arm Chop” Setup That Works Great
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Have you had enough with complicated techniques which have a seemingly never-ending amount of details? It would be really neat if you could just learn a couple of simple, but effective moves…...
The Heel Hook Which Kade Ruotolo Used To Submit Mica Galvao at ADCC 2022
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Gracie Mag On October 21, Kade Ruotolo will face Uali Kurzhev, a 4x world champion in Sambo, for the ONE Championship’s inaugural Lightweight Submission Grappling world title....
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I Wouldn’t Call Myself A Coach”
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired from competing in MMA back in October 2020, but he is still very much a part of the sport. Today, he is an owner of the Eagle FC fight promotion, as well as a big part...
Buchecha: “It’s Amazing To See The Evolution Of Ruotolo Brothers”
Oct 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is more than impressed by the Ruotolo brother’s evolution. Especially Kade’s, in particular because of his performance at the recent ADCC World...
Herb Dean: “Submission Grappling Is Near And Dear To My Heart”
Oct 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: ONE Championship & Road FC Herb Dean is one of the best-known and most respected MMA referees in the world. However, not a lot of people know that Dean was also an MMA fighter...
Gordon Ryan vs Bear – Who Wins? John Danaher Has A “Shocking” Answer
Oct 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ok, ok… We know that the headline has perplexed you. But just hear us out: if there was a match between Gordon Ryan and a grizzly bear – who would win? Or, what about a match between...
Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Challenges Wrestler in the Park
Oct 16, 2022BJJEE
It seems like many grapplers are always desperate to train, so why not just take it outdoors? In this video, we see a BJJ blue belt grappling a Wrestler in the park. Wrestlers are universally known...
Kade Ruotolo: “If I Were To Roll With Gordon Ryan – I Don’t Think He Can Heel Hook Me”
Oct 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: FloGrappling & Kurono Kombat On October 21, Kade Ruotolo will face Uali Kurzhev, a 4x world champion in Sambo, for the ONE Championship’s inaugural Lightweight Submission...
Joe Rogan On Ric Flair’s Figure-Four Leg Lock: “He Was Literally Giving Up An Inside Heel Hook”
Oct 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has an enormous love for BJJ – which, among other things, shows through his critiques. For instance, in his recent Joe Rogan Experience episode with Rick Rubin, he...
Positional hierarchy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 15, 2022BJJEE
An important element of the success of Brazilian jiu-jitsu is its emphasis on obtaining and maintaining good positions. Doing this can negate our opponents’ offensive efforts and set up our...
Hasbulla: “I Have Signed A Deal To Fight In The UFC”
Oct 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Hasbulla Magomedov posted on Instagram that he has officially signed a deal to fight in the UFC. Hasbulla, widely beloved in the MMA world, is a 19 year old with a rare genetic disorder. This...
