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Everything You Should Know About Gogoplata Choke
Mar 11, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Everything You Should Know About Gogoplata Choke
The gogoplata choke is one of the most dangerous chokes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it’s easily applied from several different positions. But if you don’t know exactly how to do it and what steps...BJJ Intensive Camp in Italy: Your Full BJJ Lifestyle Experience
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Can it get better than training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a number of awesome people… Under the warm Italian sun? We can already see the excitement in your eyes – you’ve guessed it,...Trapped Their Arm? Take Them Down With The “Billy Waist Lock”
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Not all takedowns and throws are made equal. And that’s not just because of how “high percentage” they are, but also because of how you go about setting them up. For example,...Gordon Ryan: “Teaching Is Something I Love Doing More Than Anything”
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You’ve been training hard, paying a lot of attention to how to perform techniques properly, and have been trying to improve at each and every training session with maximum focus…...This Subtle Grip Change Makes Your Side Control Pressure Much Heavier
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Side Control is one of those positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that you’ll find yourself in most often; both when it comes to offense and defense alike. Therefore, it pays to learn, drill, and...Kit Dale: “There’s No Right Or Wrong Technique, Just A Right And Wrong Time To Execute It”
Mar 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kit Dale: “There’s No Right Or Wrong Technique, Just A Right And Wrong Time To Execute It”
Sooner or later on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, you’ll come to realize that merely knowing how to do a technique isn’t enough… But that you also have to know when to do it. And...Leo Vieira Shows An Effortless Scissor Sweep Setup
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There are some BJJ techniques that you will carry with yourself no matter the experience, knowledge, and the belt you earn along the way. Simply put, these techniques are going to be...These Are The Best Leg Training Exercises for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Are The Best Leg Training Exercises for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Let’s face it – you might love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but you still want to have strong and well-built legs. And why not! Having strong, explosive, and endurable legs is a MUST for any BJJ...Robert Drysdale: “Going To The Gym Was As Natural As Sleeping”
Mar 08, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Robert Drysdale: “Going To The Gym Was As Natural As Sleeping”
Almost everyone who continues training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after the first couple of months (and years) has come to, in one way or another, fall in love with Arte Suave. If you’re one of those...Try This Choke From Side Control (Following A Kimura Setup)
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Is Side Control your favorite position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Do you enjoy setting up submissions from it… Especially the Kimura? If that’s the case, then you’re going to...What To Do When Your Student Opens Up A New BJJ Academy… And Steals Your Students?
Mar 08, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on What To Do When Your Student Opens Up A New BJJ Academy… And Steals Your Students?
You’re a BJJ instructor, coach, or maybe even a professor. You put your heart and soul into teaching your students, into making them grow as athletes (and, in the process, as people) –...BJJ Post-Workout Meal: 8 Examples Of What To Eat
Mar 07, 2022BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Post-Workout Meal: 8 Examples Of What To Eat
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...Draculino: “Lots Of People Think They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Mar 07, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Draculino: “Lots Of People Think They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a 6th degree BJJ black belt under the legendary Carlos Gracie Jr., and the first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio de Janeiro. He is...Gripping Strategies For No-Gi BJJ
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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...Joining A New BJJ Academy? Make Sure To Follow These 2 Rules
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So you’ve been training for a while in your “home academy”… But, for one reason or another, you’ve decided to change things up a bit – and start training in...Ranking The Best Japanese Fighters MMA History
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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...Bad Habits You Should Remove From Your Grappling Game
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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...Opponent In Turtle? Choke Them Out With This Simple Technique
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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...What Is Cardiovascular Endurance And How to Improve It
Mar 07, 2022BJJEEComments Off on What Is Cardiovascular Endurance And How to Improve It
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...Rest And Recovery For BJJ: The Ultimate Guide
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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...Gordon Ryan Explains An Easy Concept For Attacking From Mount
Mar 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Explains An Easy Concept For Attacking From Mount
Attacking from Mount can sometimes be a real chore. You know how it is: you get into the position, but then your training partner starts defending as if their life depends on it. Their arms are...Andre Galvao To Make ONE Championship Debut vs. Reinier de Ridder
Mar 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao To Make ONE Championship Debut vs. Reinier de Ridder
It’s been some time already since Andre Galvao has signed a contract with ONE Championship… And it’s just been announced that he’ll make his debut on March 26, when...Mikey Musumeci Signs Contract with ONE Championship
Mar 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Signs Contract with ONE Championship
Mikey Musumeci has been one of the best gi athletes on the scene for a while. However, in the last two years, he has shown that his focus is set on no-gi success as well; having competed in a number...Make Your Mount Intimidating By Restricting The Opponent’s Breathing
Mar 05, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Make Your Mount Intimidating By Restricting The Opponent’s Breathing
The Mount is a powerful position in mixed martial arts. Once your opponent is stuck underneath it, you can usually rain down a number of punches and wait for them to expose their arms and/or back as...