Here’s A Simple Way To Escape The “Truck” – And Go For A Heel Hook
Oct 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us: could your BJJ escapes be polished up a little bit? Could they use some work? Yeah, they probably could… Because, even if you are comfortable with your escapes, you still...
These Hidden Tripod Sweep Details Work Like A Charm
Oct 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There are some techniques that you learn very early on, maybe even at your first BJJ class or two; but which you don’t use for too long, as it seems – after a certain level – that these...
The Heel Hook Which Kade Ruotolo Used To Submit Mica Galvao at ADCC 2022
Oct 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Gracie Mag On October 21, Kade Ruotolo will face Uali Kurzhev, a 4x world champion in Sambo, for the ONE Championship’s inaugural Lightweight Submission Grappling world title....
Use This Body Lock Pass Whenever Your Opponent Has An Underhook In Half Guard
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been following the pro BJJ scene, you may noticed many top grapplers having incredible success with a certain type of pass: The bodylock pass which is also known as the double over pass....
John Danaher Finally Breaks His Silence on DDS Split
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE
The Danaher Death Squad (DDS) was the now former name of the team lead by John Danaher, but the team parted ways and Craig Jones and Nicky Ryan formed the now-famous B-Team. Nevertheless, the reason...
Hand Fighting Tips From Mount That You’ve Got To Learn
Oct 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Remember every time you are stuck in the mount and you can’t escape for dear life? You are being smashed and left at the mercy of your opponent and are clueless on how to escape? For many...
Nathalia Santoro Earns BJJ Brown Belt From John Danaher
Oct 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Nathalia Santoro has been promoted to the rank of BJJ brown belt by John Danaher. Nathalia, who is a long-time girlfriend of Gordon Ryan, shared the news and her gratitude for the promotion on her...
The History And Significance Of The ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE
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...
For the First Time In ADCC History USA Overtakes Brazil in Medal Count
Sep 22, 2022BJJEE
Brazil, the cradle of Jiu-Jitsu, was responsible – from the beginnings to the present day – of producing great athletes for our sport. In competitions, Brazilian fighters, mostly ensured...
ADCC 2022 Semi Finals Results, More Big Upsets
Sep 18, 2022BJJEE
2022 @adcc_official Semi Final Results watch replays on @flograppling 99+KG Gordon Ryan def Roosevelt Sousa Heel Hook Nick Rodriguez def Felipe Pena 3-0 -99kg Kaynan Duarte def Rafael Lovato Jr 0-0...
ADCC 2022 Day 1 Results- Huge Upsets Everywhere
Sep 18, 2022BJJEE
First Round Results. Watch replays on @flograppling 99KG Gordon Ryan def Heikki Jussila Sub Victor Hugo def Dan Manasoiu 3-0 Haisam Rida Def Roberto Abreu Sub Roosevelt Souza def Joao Gabriel Rocha...
Forcing Half Guard Is The Solution For Your Guard Passing Problems
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already...
Having Trouble Passing Guard? Go For The Side-To-Side Torreando Passes
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, the simple solution is the most effective one. So, when you can’t pass your opponent’s or training partner’s guard – and they are in a supine (back on the mat)...
Want To Improve Your Leg Lock Game? Learn These 5 Different Techniques
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leg locks have exploded in popularity over the last several years in competitive grappling. Although leg locks were once shunned by the BJJ community, their effectiveness has never been in doubt....
Luke Rockhold: ‘Bo Nickal Would Get Abused’ in UFC, Nickal Responds
Aug 16, 2022BJJEE
Bo Nickal is a 3x NCAA Division I National Champion in wrestling, who has become better known about in the BJJ community after his match against Gordon Ryan. However, Nickal didn’t stop at that...
Felipe Pena: “I Didn’t Want To Fight Anymore (After Hearing About Lo’s Death)”
Aug 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Last Sunday, Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan clashed heads in a much-anticipated rematch. However, the bout was overshadowed by death of Leandro Lo, who was shot and killed earlier the same day. Pena was...
Suspect in Leandro Lo Murder is a Police Officer & Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner
Aug 07, 2022BJJEE
Henrique Otávio Oliveira Velozo, a police officer, has been named as the suspect in the murder of BJJ world champion Leandro Lo. Lo was shot in the head during a concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil on...
Felipe Pena: “I Didn’t Want To Fight Anymore After Hearing About Leandro Lo’s Murder”
Aug 07, 2022BJJEE
Last Sunday, Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan clashed heads in a much-anticipated rematch. However, the bout was overshadowed by death of Leandro Lo, who was shot and killed earlier the same day. Pena was...
Roger Gracie Receives 5th Stripe On His BJJ Black Belt
Jul 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Ryan Lobato Ferro Costa Leite Roger Gracie is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest athletes to have ever walked Earth. And he’s, arguably, the greatest one to step on the mats –...
The Sumi Gaeshi Sweep Is The Best Sweep From Butterfly Guard
Jul 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re new to playing Butterfly Guard, you know how confusing it can be. For someone who has never tried it out, it can get incredibly frustrating – because no matter what you try, it...
BJJ World Champ Mikey Musumeci Only Eats Pizza, Pasta & Acai
Jul 21, 2022BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci is a 4x IBJJF black belt World Champion and is the only American to hold 3 world titles in the gi and once in No Gi. Mikey has competed against the biggest names in the sport and holds...
Felipe Pena Fails PEDs Test For Second Time & Stripped Of IBJJF 2021 World Title
Jun 17, 2022BJJEE
BJJ world and ADCC world champion Felipe Pena has failed a PED test and as a result has been stripped of his title as 2021 IBJJF World Champion. Pena tested positive for Clomiphene and metabolites...
Bo Nickal: “There’s No Doubt I’m The Best Wrestler To Have Entered MMA”
Jun 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is a 3x NCAA Division I National Champion in wrestling, who has become better known about in the BJJ community after his match against Gordon Ryan. However, Nickal didn’t stop at that...
Bo Nickal: “I’d Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov in 30 Seconds”
Jun 03, 2022BJJEE
Bo Nickal, the wrestling U-23 world champion & NCAA All American wrestler, fought in his first MMA match last month. The Penn State alumnus made his MMA debut in an amateur fight against David...
