Can You Bite Your Way Out Of An Armbar? Biting vs Armbar in BJJ
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense, certain scenarios often prompt interesting questions. One such scenario, presented in this video, delves into the effectiveness of biting as a countermeasure...
This is Why Clinch Takedowns Work Best Against Stronger Opponents
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE
Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...
The Awkwardness of Training with the New Guy in BJJ Class
Mar 07, 2024BJJEE
Welcome to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where the mats are sweaty, the gis are crisp, and the newbies are… well, hilariously clueless. It’s just another day at the dojo, and our...
14yr Old Girl Submits 25yr Old Man In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Mar 06, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hand down the best martial art for women! The happened a few years ago, but it was uploaded yesterday. In a remarkable display of skill and technique, a 14-year-old girl...
Grapevine BJJ Leglock from Mount: Legit Move?
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE
An Instagram video went viral showing a leg lock from mount in the grapevine. In BJJ, the grapevine position generally involves the practitioner on top in the mount position intertwining their legs...
Rickson Gracie on Cultural Differences Between Brazilians and Japanese
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
The legend Rickson Gracie talks about the difference in cultures between the Japanese and Brazilians. We also dive into the critical aspect of learning for this white belt generation, and the JJGF...
How To Escape The Worst Position in MMA: Side Control Crucifix
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
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 and multiple medallist in...
The Difference Between Rickson & Helio Gracie’s Style of Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
Kron Gracie, the son of Rickson Gracie talks about the difference between the styles of Jiu-Jitsu of his grandfather, Helio Gracie and his father Rickson Gracie. For Kron, Helio Gracie should be...
4 Finger Pull Back Counter To Rear Naked Choke Defense
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by David Avellan, an ADCC bronze medalist. Avellan has defeated many of the world’s best grapplers, such as BJJ Black Belt World Champions Rafael Lovato Jr., Tarsis...
The ‘Exorcism’: Nasty Elbow+Knee On Chest Combo- Hugo Fevrier
Jan 18, 2024BJJEE
Here is a nasty position that will open many submission opportunities: The Exorcism, a painful combo of elbow and knee on chest. It is named ‘Exorcism’ because it makes the opponent feel...
Carlos Gracie Jr: ‘Sport Jiu-Jitsu is a Perfected Form of Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu’
Jan 11, 2024BJJEE
Carlos “Carlinhos” Gracie, Jr. is a 7th degree Red and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), founder of the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and is head of the Gracie...
The Legend Masahiko Kimura Teaches A Rolling Kimura Set Up
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
Certain terms are used to specify a medial keylock technique in combat sports. In judo, it is known as gyaku ude-garami (reverse arm entanglement) or simply ude-garami. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu refers to...
Laugh It Up with the 10 Funniest BJJ/MMA Instructional Videos
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE
BJJ and MMA instructionals are a great way to improve your technique. The problem is that nowadays almost anybody can make a video and upload it on Youtube. Back in the days, many of us were relying...
Rener Gracie vs Cassio Werneck w/ Controversial ‘Brazilian Tap’ Ending
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE
Rener Gracie (head instructor of Gracie Academy along with his brother Ryron) went against Cassio Werneck (IBJJF World Champion of 88kg division in 2003) in Southern California Pro-Am Invitational....
Eddie Bravo Demonstrates Effectiveness of the Rubber Guard On Gi Wearing Opponent
Jul 11, 2023BJJEE
4th degree BJJ black belt and 10th planet Jiu-Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo rarely trains in the Gi nowadays. 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu is a non-traditional system of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed by Eddie...
Sambo For BJJ: Surprise Belt Grip Rollover to Belly Down Ankle Lock
May 17, 2023BJJEE
Vladislav Koulikov is a world renowned sambist having placed 3x in the USA open and represented USA in Combat Sambo worlds in 2008. In addition to this he has competed and won several NAGA and...
Why Your Guillotine Choke is Weak
May 10, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by David Avellan, an ADCC bronze medalist. Avellan has defeated many of the world’s best grapplers, such as BJJ Black Belt World Champions Rafael Lovato Jr., Tarsis...
Flashback: Student Submits Former BJJ Instructor in Competition (Margardia vs Gurgel)
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE
Remember Fernando “Margarida” Pontes Vs. Fabio Gurgel at the 2001 Pan Am? This was one of the rare times a former student faced one of BJJ masters in a BJJ competition. In this case the student...
Brave Featherweight Ignores 67kgs Difference & Submits Ultra Heavyweight
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE
For smaller grapplers out there in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world, things can be a little tricky when you enter competitions and step onto the mat to see that your opponent is a hulking figure, almost...
How To Escape a Tight Kuzure Kesa Gatame/ Modified Side Control
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE
Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame aka modified scarf hold is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold. Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame occurs...
Surprise your Opponents with these Judo Turtle Attacks for BJJ
Oct 04, 2022BJJEE
In BJJ it is worth using judoka’s advice when it comes to stand up technique and also for ground work. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu comes from judo for a reason, and the techniques of this martial art...
Breaking and Passing Guard on a Bigger and Stronger Opponent with Andre Galvao
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE
As I mentioned earlier, passing from the open guard is definitely ideal. Although open guard is preferable, it’s not going to be the case every time you grapple against a larger opponent. Sometimes...
Surprise Bigger and Stronger Opponents with a Flying Knee Cut Pass by Lucas Lepri
Sep 30, 2022BJJEE
Passing the guard of a much larger opponent can sometimes be a difficult task. However, if it’s done right, you will be in great shape to win the match. One thing that we have talked about in past...
BJJ Purple Belt Pablo Escobar from Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ Rolling With Royler & Rickson Gracie
Sep 27, 2022BJJEE
Wagner Moura is a Brazilian film, television and stage actor. Besides being a well-established and acclaimed actor in Brazil, he has achieved widespread international fame for his portrayal...
