John Danaher On Why You Should Favor Frontal Takedowns in BJJ
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE
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...
Wrestling Champion Names 3 Takedowns He Would NOT Do in BJJ
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE
Wrestling takedowns can be effective in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but wrestlers should be cautious of certain techniques that leave them vulnerable to submissions. The best wrestling takedowns for BJJ...
Gordon Ryan Claims He Would Beat Tyson Fury: “Kicks & Takedowns Would Make It Easy”
Nov 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, often referred to as the greatest no-gi BJJ athlete of all time, recently weighed in on a hypothetical bout against Tyson Fury – the highly esteemed heavyweight boxing champion. He...
Kyra Gracie Demonstrates An Easy Arm Drag Takedown Setup
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to the stand-up game, not many BJJ practitioners can stand proudly and say that they feel super confident about it. Which is a big shame, as it’s really not that difficult to...
Garry Tonon Has An Easy-To-Do Takedown Setup (It’ll Fool Your Opponents)
Nov 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, some techniques, setups, and sequences are more complicated than others… But you can always opt for perfectionism in the more...
This Is A Jiu-Jitsu Takedown Setup Everyone Should Learn
Nov 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the worst habits you could develop in training is that you reach with both of your hands – both in BJJ and in MMA alike. This is often done in order to make that first physical contact...
The Knee Tap Trip Is An Awesome Takedown Option
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have the underhook and you have the Collar Tie on the opposite side… Then there are quite a bit of throws and takedowns that you could set up against your training partner. And the Knee...
Here’s How To Improve Your Takedowns In BJJ (As Explained By John Danaher)
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking to improve your takedown skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then you’re probably not having too much of a fun time. Why? Because you (probably) weren’t ever properly...
[WATCH] Jon Jones Injures Shoulder Due To Takedown Attempt, Out Of UFC 295
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC has just dropped a bombshell for its upcoming UFC 295 event… As the much-anticipated bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miočić has been cancelled due to an unfortunate injury to Jones. This...
De Ashi Harai: Great Takedown For BJJ Practitioners
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
De Ashi Harai is one of the easiest takedowns that you, as a BJJ practitioner, should learn. Here’s how to do it. Craig Jones demonstrates the De Ashi Harai takedown on the video below: You...
5 Ways To Counter Takedowns In No-Gi BJJ
Oct 22, 2023BJJEE
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...
The Dagestani Drag: For those Who Hate to Shoot for Takedowns
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE
Arm drags serve a purpose beyond pulling an opponent’s arm. Where the arm goes, the body should follow. As seen in amateur wrestling, dragging the arm with deliberate intent at the desired angle...
How To Arm Drag Takedown Your Opponent Marcelo Garcia Style No Gi & Gi
Oct 09, 2023BJJEE
Are you an Armdrag fan? Or are you someone who simply wants to learn how to do it and then Single or Double-Leg your opponents into oblivion? That’s great, because a successfully applied Armdrag...
Is This The Best Low Outside Single Leg Takedown Setup?
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If there is one thing that’s true for takedowns, it’s that you can never learn enough of them! Because, no matter how many you learn, there’ll always be opportunities to further...
Buchecha Shows The Best Double Leg Takedown For Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wanna expand your takedown skills in the gi? Then you have to learn this Double Leg takedown setup! The Double leg takedown is most probably the most common and high percentage takedown in BJJ and...
Vagner Rocha Explains How To Do The Ankle Pick Takedown
Sep 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Ankle Pick is such a great takedown for jiujiteiros – even though it does (as all techniques do, truth be told) require a bit of practice and repetition in order to pull it off more...
Here’s A Simple Front Headlock Takedown (Anyone Can Do It)
Sep 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
While it has experienced a recent uptick in its popularity, the front headlock is perhaps the most under-appreciated position in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling. Although the...
Makhachev Demonstrates Takedowns, ‘Ignores’ Jiu-Jitsu & Praises Sambo & Judo: ‘They are More Effective’
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE
Islam Makhachev is diligently preparing for his upcoming bout against Charles do Bronx at UFC 294, taking place in Abu Dhabi on October 21st. Recently, a video was shared on social media showcasing...
Omoplata Counter vs Single Leg Takedown: Works Better Than You Think
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Single Leg… We know, we know. You actually do like this takedown technique, even though you suck at it. But you’d still prefer to not be so bad at it, although it is – for whatever...
The Ankle Roll Is A Great Single Leg Takedown Defense
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Single Leg… We know, we know. You actually do like this takedown technique, even though you suck at it. But you’d still prefer to not be so bad at it, although it is – for whatever...
The “Knee Tap” Takedown Is Super Easy (You Have To Learn It Today)
Aug 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have no knowledge of takedowns, which is a nice way of saying that you suck takedowns, you may want to look at this option. Here is a super simple and effective takedown to learn: the Knee...
The Back Trip Is One Of The Most Simple & Effective Takedowns For BJJ Athletes
Aug 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Looking for simple and effective takedown techniques to expand your Jiu-Jitsu skillset? Here’s a great one: the Back Trip! Don’t let the complexity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling in...
BJJ Takedown Advice: Make ‘Em Stumble First
Aug 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Could your takedowns use some work? Yeah, they probably could… Which is why you shouldn’t focus on techniques alone. But rather, on concepts too. For example, a concept that will go a...
Step On Their Foot: A Unique Single Leg Takedown Setup
Jul 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting to the Single Leg is already hard… But getting the actual takedown can be even tougher. Especially if your opponent knows how to defend and if your favorite setup (i.e. probably...
