Category Archive: Articles
5 Sweeps From Worm Guard
Oct 27, 2019BJJEEComments Off on 5 Sweeps From Worm Guard
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...Worm Guard 101
Oct 27, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Worm Guard 101
Keenan Cornelius is unquestionably one of the most talented grapplers of the new generation. His work with different guards and creative approach left quite a mark on bjj and will do so in the time...Bodybuilder & BJJ Practitioner: Specific Strength Competition
Oct 27, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bodybuilder & BJJ Practitioner: Specific Strength Competition
Have you ever thought to yourself: „How well would a BJJ practitioner fare against a bodybuilder in a strength competition?“ Well, we have great news for you! MuscleTV has decided to put J.T....Tap Anyone From Inside Their Closed Guard
Oct 27, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tap Anyone From Inside Their Closed Guard
Being inside somebody’s closed guard can often be a nightmare because of the constant necessity to open and pass it, as well as because of the constant danger of being swept and...The Rise Of The Gracie Family And BJJ
Oct 26, 2019BJJEEComments Off on The Rise Of The Gracie Family And BJJ
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...These Micro Adjustments Make It Almost Impossible To Get Armbarred in Closed Guard
Oct 25, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Micro Adjustments Make It Almost Impossible To Get Armbarred in Closed Guard
An armbar from closed guard is one of those submissions that is taught in the very first couple of BJJ classes and that is carried across all levels of your Jiu Jitsu development, all the way from...Eddie Bravo on Being Snubbed By GracieMag in 2003
Oct 25, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Eddie Bravo on Being Snubbed By GracieMag in 2003
These days, Eddie Bravo needs little introduction: he’s one of the most famous contemporary jiujiteiros and coaches, and one of the most deserving figures for the promotion and popularization...Brendan Schaub: ‘BJJ Specialists Are The Worst Specialists In MMA’
Oct 25, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Brendan Schaub: ‘BJJ Specialists Are The Worst Specialists In MMA’
In his recent Below The Belt podcast episode, Brendan Schaub – a former MMA fighter and a stand-up comedian – has spoken, amongst other things, about Kron Gracie’s recent UFC fight versus...Half Way There: Three Ways To Take The Back from Bottom Half Guard
Oct 24, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Half Way There: Three Ways To Take The Back from Bottom Half Guard
Attaining the back position should be every grappler’s goal when rolling. The back position is highly advantageous for the one behind of course. You have an infinite amount of submission and...Bernardo Faria Explains Why Purple Belt Is the Hardest Belt In BJJ
Oct 24, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Bernardo Faria Explains Why Purple Belt Is the Hardest Belt In BJJ
Bernardo Faria has been busy opening his new academy lately but he’s taken the time to express his views on why purple belt is one of the landmark moments in every bjj practitioner’s...Purple Belt Bouncer Intelligently Uses Jiu-Jitsu To Neutralize Aggressive Individual
Oct 24, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Purple Belt Bouncer Intelligently Uses Jiu-Jitsu To Neutralize Aggressive Individual
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling sports such as Wrestling and Judo are great tools for bouncers as they are able to control an unruly individual without having to strike. Holding someone down while...How To Successfully Transition From BJJ to MMA
Oct 23, 2019BJJEEComments Off on How To Successfully Transition From BJJ to MMA
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt, MMA coach and undefeated...Three of the Best Back Takes From Top Half Guard
Oct 22, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Three of the Best Back Takes From Top Half Guard
The back position is probably the best position you can achieve in a grappling match. Think about it, you have so many submission options whereas they have their back turned to you and can’t...Mistakes to Avoid When Training BJJ and Crossfit Together
Oct 22, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Mistakes to Avoid When Training BJJ and Crossfit Together
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Crossfit is it’s own demanding sport, requiring a person to be well...Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Oct 21, 2019grappler zComments Off on Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...Inspirational Black Belt Promotion Speech about Persistence & Self Belief
Oct 21, 2019grappler zComments Off on Inspirational Black Belt Promotion Speech about Persistence & Self Belief
A black belt promotion is a big deal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It usually takes around 10 years to receive the much coveted belt and within that time frame, the practitioner has to go through all the...Anybody Can Do These 3 Effective Lapel Submissions From Full Guard
Oct 20, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Anybody Can Do These 3 Effective Lapel Submissions From Full Guard
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...Are You Regularly Doing These 12 Essential BJJ Drills?
Oct 19, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Are You Regularly Doing These 12 Essential BJJ Drills?
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...Dealing With Common Weight Loss Issues: Best Tips
Oct 19, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Dealing With Common Weight Loss Issues: Best Tips
The journey towards successful weight loss is riddled with obstacles. At times, you might feel as if you’re not making any progress. Weight loss is achieved by paying attention to a...Why Every Grappler Needs to do Yoga, by Yoga for BJJ’s Sebastian Brosche
Oct 18, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Why Every Grappler Needs to do Yoga, by Yoga for BJJ’s Sebastian Brosche
A black belt in BJJ under Eduardo Rios and a second degree black belt in Judo, Sebastian Brosche is the creator of the famous „Yoga for BJJ“ website – where he aims to transform every single...Kyle Snyder’s Search of Obstacles: A True Champion’s Mindset
Oct 18, 2019grappler zComments Off on Kyle Snyder’s Search of Obstacles: A True Champion’s Mindset
Two returning freestyle wrestling Olympic champions were set to battle at the 2017 world championships. This had huge implications in the team race for the World Championships too since Russia and...Here’s How To Use The Russian Tie In BJJ
Oct 17, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Here’s How To Use The Russian Tie In BJJ
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...Andre Galvao Has An Effective Way Of Opening The Closed Guard
Oct 16, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Andre Galvao Has An Effective Way Of Opening The Closed Guard
Closed guard is a dangerous place to be in for the one on top. Your opponent has so many options and you, realistically have very few. You either have to open it or force a submission. You need to...The Legend And Mystique Of BJJ Legend Rickson Gracie
Oct 15, 2019BJJEEComments Off on The Legend And Mystique Of BJJ Legend Rickson Gracie
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...