Cole Abate: “I Was 8 When I Really Started Committing Myself To Jiu-Jitsu”
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Not a lot of people can say that they knew what they wanted to do back in their teenage days… Heck, a lot of us even today don’t know what we want to do! Let alone back when we were 15 or...
Using the Kimura To Defeat The Half Guard by Rafael Lovato Jr
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
Uhhh, soooo… You’ve been training BJJ for a bit, and there is (still) this one thought that keeps troubling you: position or submission? Should you go for the position first, before you attempt a...
When Can We Start To Teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Others?
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
According to Rener Gracie, flag bearer of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and grandson of the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “90% of white belts will never become blue belts. Only 1% of blue belts will one day...
What is The Most Effective Martial Art?
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
I am sure many of you have ever wondered what is the most effective martial art ? This is a legitimate question and a subject that I personally find interesting. From my point of view, it is not...
Counter Wrestling with Adem Redzovic’s Kimura System
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
Capitalizing on Takedowns from defense. Whenever there is a takedown there is a possibility for submission for the defender (the one defending the takedown). Every time someone tries to take you...
Josh Hinger Formula for Overcoming the Fear of Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
A competition can either be an amazing, fulfilling experience or a frightening and soul-crushing one. And this doesn’t depend just on whether or not you’ll win the match and/or the tournament…...
17 Ways To Set Up The Triangle Choke
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...
Catch Them with The Infamous ‘Pena Choke’ from 5 Positions
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
The ‘Pena Choke’ is a sinister choke using your own lapel, from BJJ world and ADCC champion Felipe “Preguica” Pena. STEPS: Start: Full back control 1. Start from a seat belt control...
Pay Attention To These 2 Things In A BJJ Academy
Feb 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to start training… Or have you already been a part of a BJJ academy for some time now, but are considering whether or not it has what you need? As in – you’re thinking...
Bernardo Faria Reveals The Coolest Technique He Learned From Andrew Wiltse
Feb 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art in motion… However, from time to time, that motion stops – as both you and your training partner find yourselves in situations where, at least for a second...
Mark Kerr Gets Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Kerr, a 4x ADCC champion, is the latest name on the exclusive ADCC Hall Of Fame list! The ADCC organizing team shared the news on their social media: ADCC Hall of Fame: Mark Kerr. Kerr is a 4X...
UFC’s Best Active BJJ Practitioners
Feb 07, 2022BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long been one of the most prominent martial arts in the sport of MMA, as proven by one of the best exponents of BJJ, Royce Gracie. The legendary Brazilian fighter showed the...
Which Weight Training Exercises Should You Do For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking of going to the gym. That’s great! Weight training works as a fantastic supplement to your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training; it will not only make you stronger, but it will...
BJJ Black Belt Shares Armbar Advice He Wishes He Received Earlier
Feb 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Doesn’t it get frustrating when you’re so near that submission finish, and the opponent escapes it? As in – all you had to do is finish the choke or extend the arm or the leg, but...
UFC’s Angela Hill Promoted to BJJ Purple Belt
Feb 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Angela Hill, UFC’s strawweight fighter, has just earned her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt! She shared the great news on her social media: No I didn’t pee myself but I was happy enough to!...
This Simple Kimura Grip Break Works Great for BJJ White Belts
Feb 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Setting up a submission can be one of the toughest tasks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You first have to go through the opponent’s guard, establish control, isolate the limb which you want to...
Gordon Ryan: “Felipe Pena Isn’t Anywhere Near My Level”
Feb 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a pretty high likelihood that Gordon Ryan will face Felipe Pena this year – at ADCC 2022. And he’s confident that he’ll beat him; despite the fact that Pena is one of...
Become More Creative in BJJ by Rolling Like Rickson Gracie
Feb 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you feel as if you’re somewhat stalling with your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… As if the things that used to work for you don’t work as well anymore, and as if you’re...
Wrestling Legend Cael Sanderson Manhandling UFC Champion Kamaru Usman
Feb 05, 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 recent...
Harley Flanagan, Cro-Mags Frontman & BJJ Black Belt: “You Have No Choice But To Keep Going”
Feb 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Harley Flanagan is a legendary punk pioneer who, by the early 1980’s, had founded and become a frontman of the well-known Cro-Mags band. Dave Grohl himself has said that, without the Cro-Mags,...
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I’d Like To Meet Michael Jordan”
Feb 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has met a lot of famous people; all the way from Cristiano Ronaldo to the Russia president Vladimir Putin. However, there are still people he’d wish to have had an...
Connecticut Police Department Teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Kids
Feb 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training a martial art is extremely important when you’re a kid. Not just because of the anti-bullying aspect, but also because of the sense of self-esteem, respect, and learning how to be a...
Khabib on Jake Paul’s Fight Offer: “He Would Last A Couple Of Minutes”
Feb 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Jake Paul is a true definition of a man with “no chill”. He’s been calling out everyone, left and right, including the GOAT… Khabib Nurmagomedov. He did it when Khabib invited...
ADCC 2022: Nicholas Meregali Receives Invite for the -99kg Division
Feb 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has received an invite for ADCC 2022! Even though he’s best known for his successes in the gi, Meregali will compete in the -99kg division of this year’s ADCC: ...
