Problems with The Guillotine Choke for Self Defense
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
There are so many different guillotine set ups around. You can place a guillotine from literally any position: mount, side control, back and also inferior positions such bottom side control, back etc...
Keenan Cornelius: ‘Heel Hooks in IBJJF Will Provoke a Divide (Gi & No Gi), We’re Going To See More Specialization’
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
It’s been confirmed. Heel hooks and reaping will be allowed in No Gi competions for brown and black belts starting from 2021. The IBJJF (International Jiu-Jitsu Federation) has announced the news...
Most Stupid Ways To Get Injured In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
All things aside, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport. And, just like it is the case with any combat sport, chances are that you’ll get injured somewhere along the line....
Early Morning BJJ Training Giving You Trouble? These 3 Tips Will Help
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Oh you poor soul – the only BJJ classes that you can make to are the early morning ones? Tough luck, but hey, we get it. You might be working all day or you might have college classes with a weird...
Brazil Nuts – The Best Way To Boost Your Testosterone The Natural Way
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
Testosterone has a unique relevance to the life of all athletes and especially those engaged in combat sports such as jiu-jitsu. While there’s not much science backing up the use of Brazil...
Tom DeBlass On Why He Doesn’t Believe in Testing For BJJ Belt Promotions
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Garden State Photography- Mark Ward Brazilian jiu-jitsu has had an informal approach to belt promotions, in which one or more instructors subjectively agree that a given student is ready for...
Remembering the Day that Foot Locks Became Acceptable in Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
Footlocks in Jiu-Jitsu seem to get a bad rap. In other similar grappling arts like Sambo or Catch Wrestling, they occupy an important place. In Jiu-Jitsu some people see them as cheap, low class...
Butterfly Sweep Your Opponent From Standing… Straight Into A Darce
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The art of chaining transitions and submissions from one another is perhaps the most beautiful thing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Wherever you start from, from whichever position it may be, you can always...
Why Coach Firas Zahabi Does NOT Roll with Women?
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a wonderful martial art! And not just because of the health and self-esteem benefits it has; but also because of its lifestyle benefits. One of those lifestyle aspects is...
Five Tips To Be Welcomed With Open Arms in Almost Any BJJ Academy on Earth
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Eric York, BJJ purple belt, world traveller and president of BJJ Lifestyle brand Yolo BJJ. The moment you walk into a new gym you are trespassing. The people that train there...
BJJ Black Belt On Why He (Still) Attends The Fundamental Class Along with the Beginners
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE
It is common for advanced practitioners to want to focus more on advanced techniques instead the fundamentals. This is a big mistake as the fundamental techniques are what will save you. Even...
4 Easy No Gi BJJ Takedowns From Over Under
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE
When you shoots in for a takedown, your options are a bit limited, single leg, double leg and maybe an ankle pick. All of which are predictable and can be defended by the same reactionary movement,...
Why Most New Flashy BJJ Techniques Just Won’t Work For You
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE
We’ve all had this happen to us: we’re blown away by a flashy new (often advanced) technique, seen online or in the gym and and want to add it in our game. Stephen Kesting talks about how...
Most Annoying Things That You Can Say & Do To a Higher Belt in BJJ
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art where respect plays a big part. You have to respect your instructor, sparring partners and the art itself. Because of the importance of respect of BJJ, a belt...
Andre Galvao Teaches The SUPER ARMBAR From Closed Guard
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Armbar from Closed Guard is one of the first submissions a new BJJ white belt learns. But, it’s also one of those submissions that – after a while – aren’t regarded with the same...
What (Not) To Eat Before Competition For Ultimate Performance
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Picture this: it’s competition day and you’re as hyped as you can be. Your training has been absolutely on point for the last few months, and you’re a much more technical and...
What It’s Really Like Training With Rickson Gracie? His Black Belt Dave Kama Gives Amazing Insights
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
Rickson Gracie is regarded by many BJJ practitioners as the greatest Jiu-Jitsu fighter of all time. What made him so superior? What made him so special? People who have spent time training with...
The Lost Legend of Jacyntho Ferro, One of Carlos Gracie Sr.’s Jiu-Jitsu Instructors
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
The history of Jiu Jitsu is a fascinating subject, one with many implications for the present-day martial art. However, it’s also full of unanswered questions and polemics – one of them being...
John Danaher On The Best Leg & Feet Takedowns You Should Use For Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
When you train BJJ where most of the focus is on the ground, you won’t always have time to train Judo or Wrestling as much as you’d like. It’s about making a choice: do you want to be a...
BJJ World Champ Mahamed Aly Admits To Past PED Use Although Says It Didn’t Help Him
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
2018 IBJJF World champion Mahamed Aly is a very popular figure on social media with his IG page and Youtube shows which gather a large following. The champion recently made a surprising confession...
Ronda Rousey Facing 3 Opponents at a Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Grappling Tournament
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
Back in 2013, USA Today reported that Ronda Rousey had plans that extended beyond MMA. She wanted to be a world champion in Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Time Magazine, Rousey stated:...
Fabio Gurgel On How Jiu-Jitsu Will Be 10 Years From Now
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
Responsible for leading the Alliance team and respected name in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, Fábio Gurgel , through social networks and also on his YouTube channel, always shares his knowledge...
John Danaher’s ‘Inside Position’ Concept Explained
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
John Danaher is a BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie, and is known as one of the best BJJ instructors in the world. The New Zealand born black belt has been praised by the BJJ community as being a...
Fabio Gurgel on How to Teach a BJJ Practioner who ‘Thinks They Know Everything’
Nov 05, 2020BJJEE
We all know there is a pretty clear difference in skill sets for each Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt, but if you really pay attention, you will even notice that each belt has their own ego level as well....
