Category Archive: Articles
Want More Success With Sweeps In BJJ? Go For A Takedown
May 15, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Want More Success With Sweeps In BJJ? Go For A Takedown
Are you having a hard time scoring sweeps in training or in competition? It’s like every time you go to sweep your opponent, they stumble a bit… But then they regain their posture and...Striker vs. Grappler – Who Wins? Jocko Willink Shares His Opinion
May 15, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Striker vs. Grappler – Who Wins? Jocko Willink Shares His Opinion
Ah, the age-old dilemma: if a striker and a grappler got into a fight – who would have the most chances to win? Of course, the answer depends on a myriad of factors, but generally...BJJ Black Belt vs. Judo Brown Belt: Here’s What You Can Learn
May 14, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Black Belt vs. Judo Brown Belt: Here’s What You Can Learn
Standing up with Judokas is never easy for BJJ athletes – even for excellent black belts. Throwing people around is a Judoka’s specialty and you have to take that into account when you...How Should You Drop In At a BJJ School While Travelling?
May 14, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How Should You Drop In At a BJJ School While Travelling?
We know, we know. You think about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all the time, even while travelling. Be it a business trip or a vacation you’re on, the matter of the fact is: you’d love to get in a...Watch: The Best Judo Throws in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
May 13, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Watch: The Best Judo Throws in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came from pre-world war 2 Judo. With the way the rules are set for each respective art, Judo is more specialized in throwing, while BJJ is more specialized in ground fighting. In...3 Essential Double Leg Drills That Will Help You Perfect Your Double Leg Takedowns
May 13, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 3 Essential Double Leg Drills That Will Help You Perfect Your Double Leg Takedowns
Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo,...Woops. My Bad Bro… Guy Knocks Opponent Out with Imanari Roll in Competition
May 13, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Woops. My Bad Bro… Guy Knocks Opponent Out with Imanari Roll in Competition
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 come on...Gunner Felmlee is a 12 Year-Old BJJ Athlete with a Rare Heart Condition
May 13, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gunner Felmlee is a 12 Year-Old BJJ Athlete with a Rare Heart Condition
Image Credits: Sanabul Gunner Felmlee is a true BJJ champion! Born with an extremely rare heart condition, called “unicuspid aortic valve”, Gunner has had his first heart surgery when he...Feeling Exhausted After A Roll? Here’s A Simple Solution
May 13, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Feeling Exhausted After A Roll? Here’s A Simple Solution
There’s no denying it: lots of times, you’ll feel obliterated after a sparring session in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially as you rack up the number of rolls, against tough training...These Highly Effective Habits Will Supercharge Your Jiu-Jitsu
May 13, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Highly Effective Habits Will Supercharge Your Jiu-Jitsu
Image Credits: Evolve MMA If you want to improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the best of your ability, then just training day in and day out isn’t going to cut it. Instead, you’ll need to...Paulo Miyao Shows His Body Lock Pass in the Gi
May 12, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Paulo Miyao Shows His Body Lock Pass in the Gi
If you’ve been following the pro BJJ scene, you may noticed many top grapplers having incredible success with a certain type of pass: The bodylock pass which is also known as the double over pass....Watch: Gordon Ryan & Nicholas Meregali Train in the Gi
May 12, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Gordon Ryan & Nicholas Meregali Train in the Gi
Gordon Ryan has been on a streak lately! He’s seemingly intensified his gi training, now mainly due to being new training partners with Nicholas Meregali. As a matter of fact, he was “promoted”...Josh Hinger: “Appreciate Yourself For The Progress You’ve Made”
May 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Josh Hinger: “Appreciate Yourself For The Progress You’ve Made”
It’s easy to beat yourself up after a bad training session. And it gets even easier when that one session turns into several of them; into a negative streak that sometimes lasts for weeks, even...Top 5 Reasons To Start Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Top 5 Reasons To Start Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Oh, so you’ve bitten the bug… And you’re seriously thinking about starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Well, let us tell you – the time to stop thinking and to start training is...[Video] UFC Heavyweight Juan Espino Disqualified From Grappling Tournament
May 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Video] UFC Heavyweight Juan Espino Disqualified From Grappling Tournament
Image Credits: Juan Espino Instagram Juan Espino is a heavyweight UFC athlete with 3 fights under the promotion. A winner of The Ultimate Fighter 28 in 2018, he has a major background in grappling;...Lucas Lepri Talks Steroids: “Which Is More Important – A Title Or Your Mental Health?”
May 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Lucas Lepri Talks Steroids: “Which Is More Important – A Title Or Your Mental Health?”
Lucas Lepri is a multiple time IBJJF world champion, who won every world lightweight title from 2014 to 2019. Today, he is proud of these accomplishments – even more so because he never took...“What If I Can’t Afford A BJJ Gym Membership?” Jocko Willink Answers
May 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on “What If I Can’t Afford A BJJ Gym Membership?” Jocko Willink Answers
Let’s be real: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t a cheap hobby. You’ve got to buy gi and no-gi equipment, which can be quite expensive (and it’s a good idea to have at least two pairs...Leo Vieira Appointed as Vice President of Grappling at ONE Championship
May 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Leo Vieira Appointed as Vice President of Grappling at ONE Championship
The world of professional grappling is coming closer and closer to becoming mainstream, among other things in many ways thanks to ONE Championship’s insistence on its growth. Now, Brazilian...Sambo World Champion Competes as a Purple Belt in IBJJF European Masters Championship
May 10, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Sambo World Champion Competes as a Purple Belt in IBJJF European Masters Championship
Sambo, Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) are close cousins. Anyone who knows the history of Sambo, Judo and BJJ know that they have common roots—Mitsuyo Maeda was a Japanese Judoka, who...Use This Simple Principle to Build a Strong Defense in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Use This Simple Principle to Build a Strong Defense in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Do you want to build a solid submission game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If so, then that means that you need to have a strong defense first. For, how are you supposed to feel confident in your...This Guillotine to Triangle Choke Setup Is Great for Beginners in BJJ
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Guillotine to Triangle Choke Setup Is Great for Beginners in BJJ
When you’re a beginner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, things can get quite confusing. And they can sometimes get mildly frustrating, as it appears that all that you’re doing is defense…...6 Essential Things Every BJJ Practitioner Needs in Their Gym Bag
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 6 Essential Things Every BJJ Practitioner Needs in Their Gym Bag
Are you new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If that’s the case – congratulations! You’re in for a ride that you’ll enjoy a lot. However, before you start this ride, you need to get...Why You Should Add The Agility Ladder To Your Martial Arts Training
May 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Why You Should Add The Agility Ladder To Your Martial Arts Training
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...How To Chain Your BJJ Guards: A Beginner’s Guide
May 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on How To Chain Your BJJ Guards: A Beginner’s Guide
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...