Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Mackenzie Dern: “I Had A Lot Of Opportunities To Finish It – She Was Just A Better Fighter”
Oct 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mackenzie Dern: “I Had A Lot Of Opportunities To Finish It – She Was Just A Better Fighter”
Mackenzie Dern put on a spectacular show at UFC Vegas 61. She competed against Yan Xiaonan, the Chinese national who is a #6 ranked UFC strawweight athlete. However, despite being persistent with...Musumeci: “I’m Very Introverted, It Felt Like I Was Back At The Beginning Of Competing”
Oct 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Musumeci: “I’m Very Introverted, It Felt Like I Was Back At The Beginning Of Competing”
Mikey Musumeci had a phenomenal performance at his inaugural ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Championship match against Cleber Sousa. In 10 minutes of action-packed rolling, Mikey was the...Get Unfriended With This Invisible Wrist Lock from Turtle
Oct 04, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Get Unfriended With This Invisible Wrist Lock from Turtle
Here is a very sneaky wrist lock that your opponent will never expect… This one comes when your opponent is turtled up and using their near arm to block your hook. You then use your farm arm to...Surprise your Opponents with these Judo Turtle Attacks for BJJ
Oct 04, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Surprise your Opponents with these Judo Turtle Attacks for BJJ
In BJJ it is worth using judoka’s advice when it comes to stand up technique and also for ground work. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu comes from judo for a reason, and the techniques of this martial art...BJJ Advice: You Could Be Wasting Your Time By Watching Match Footage
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: You Could Be Wasting Your Time By Watching Match Footage
If you want to improve your BJJ game, you have to be active about it outside of training. You have to do your homework; watching videos and instructionals, writing down notes, thinking about your...Here’s How To Enter The Single Leg X From Butterfly Guard
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Here’s How To Enter The Single Leg X From Butterfly Guard
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...Roy Dean Demonstrates The Classic Side Control Escape
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Roy Dean Demonstrates The Classic 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...BJJ Black Belt Echo Charles Details his Workout Program for Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Echo Charles Details his Workout Program for Jiu-Jitsu
So you want to introduce strength training into your BJJ routine? Fair enough – and good choice on your behalf, as becoming stronger will both turn you into a better Jiujiteiro and make you more...[Throwback] When UFC Veteran Claudia Gadelha Competed Against Average, Middle-Aged Men
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Throwback] When UFC Veteran Claudia Gadelha Competed Against Average, Middle-Aged Men
Claudia Gadelha is a former UFC strawweight fighter, who broke into the MMA scene when there were very few women fighting in it. But before turning pro, she also took part at a Brazilian variety show...Demian Maia Demonstrates The Best Rear Naked Choke Variation
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Demian Maia Demonstrates The Best Rear Naked Choke Variation
The Rear Naked Choke is a true “king” of submissions. Applied from the back – the most dominant position – it leaves your opponents no options other than to tap out or go to...Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev – Who Is the Better Grappler?
Oct 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev – Who Is the Better Grappler?
On October 22nd, two of the best lightweight fighters in the UFC will face off to determine the new UFC lightweight champion. UFC 280 will be held in the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, and the main event...Breaking and Passing Guard on a Bigger and Stronger Opponent with Andre Galvao
Oct 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Breaking and Passing Guard on a Bigger and Stronger Opponent with Andre Galvao
As I mentioned earlier, passing from the open guard is definitely ideal. Although open guard is preferable, it’s not going to be the case every time you grapple against a larger opponent. Sometimes...The Blueprint on How To Come Back Stronger Than Ever From An Injury- Bernardo Faria
Oct 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on The Blueprint on How To Come Back Stronger Than Ever From An Injury- Bernardo Faria
Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015 after coming back from an injury filled 2014 season. Be sure to check out...Tips on a full relaxation after a hard training
Oct 02, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Tips on a full relaxation after a hard training
After every training, we feel exhausted and feel how energy leaves our bodies. It is because after hard physical exercises our muscular system feels biochemical stress, which results in pain in the...Romulo Barral Ended Up In Hospital Due to Blood Infection
Oct 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Romulo Barral Ended Up In Hospital Due to Blood Infection
Sometimes, obstacles will jump out of nowhere – and you’ll be temporarily stopped on your BJJ journey. There’s no going around it; it happens to everyone, professional athletes...What’s It Like To Be Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov? Belal Muhammad Explains
Oct 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on What’s It Like To Be Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov? Belal Muhammad Explains
If you want to become the best, then you’ve got to spend time with the best. You have to learn from them, listen to their advice and apply it; and, if you’re a martial artist, then you...Antonio Inoki, Wrestling Legend Who Faced Muhammad Ali, Passes Away
Oct 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Antonio Inoki, Wrestling Legend Who Faced Muhammad Ali, Passes Away
Antonio Inoki, the Japanese professional wrestling legend and mixed martial arts pioneer, has passed away. As confirmed by Yahoo Japan, he died at the age of 79 years old, after a battle with health...Musumeci Beats Sousa – Wins Inaugural ONE Flyweight Submission World Title
Oct 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Musumeci Beats Sousa – Wins Inaugural ONE Flyweight Submission World Title
Mikey Musumeci has done it again! On Friday, September 30, he took on Cleber Sousa in the inaugural ONE Championship Flyweight Submission World Title match… And won via unanimous decision!...Mackenzie Dern On Being Too Respectful With Submissions: “I’ll Have To Be A Bit Meaner”
Oct 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mackenzie Dern On Being Too Respectful With Submissions: “I’ll Have To Be A Bit Meaner”
Mackenzie Dern is one of the best BJJ specialists in the history of the UFC. However, despite being more dominant on the ground than her previous two opponents – Marina Rodriguez and Tecia...Surprise Bigger and Stronger Opponents with a Flying Knee Cut Pass by Lucas Lepri
Sep 30, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Surprise Bigger and Stronger Opponents with a Flying Knee Cut Pass by Lucas Lepri
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...These Cross Collar Choke Details Make It Much, Much More Efficient
Sep 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Cross Collar Choke Details Make It Much, Much More Efficient
The mount position is one of the most dominant controlling positions in BJJ. It is one of the fundamental positions in Jiu-Jitsu and is arguably one of the most valuable lessons a student will learn...Use The Underhook – And Escape Side Control With Ease
Sep 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Use The Underhook – And Escape Side Control With Ease
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...This Knee On Belly Escape To Ankle Pick Setup Is Ridiculously Simple
Sep 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Knee On Belly Escape To Ankle Pick Setup Is Ridiculously Simple
Do you struggle when your training partners and opponents hit you with the Knee On Belly position? When they’re having so much fun with it? The Knee On Belly doesn’t just hurt the body,...BJJ Advice: To Become A Successful Competitor, You Need To Have Self Reliance
Sep 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Advice: To Become A Successful Competitor, You Need To Have Self Reliance
Yes, time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is – for the most part – spent with your training partners. But, when the day approaches that you have to go out and compete… Then...