How John Danaher Uses Kaizen Principles To Improve His Student’s Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 16, 2020BJJEE
Kaizen is a Japanese word which means “change for better”. The best translation for it in English language would be improvement”. Kaizen is any kind of improvement, one-time or...
Mastering The Poker Face in Jiu-Jitsu
May 23, 2020BJJEE
From time to time we all get baffled by the sheer will and determination to keep going many competitors exhibit. There was Leandro Lo being kneebarred, Romulo Barral being toe holded, Miyao being leg...
These Are The Top 10 Leglockers in BJJ today
May 21, 2020BJJEE
Leglock submissions are alive and kicking! It seems like lower body attacks will not go out of fashion soon and how else could it be, when time after time we witness their efficiency on the highest...
How to Stop a Half Guard Player From Even Starting Their Game
May 20, 2020BJJEE
Half guard can be one of the best and worst places to start initiating a guard pass. Some people have made a career from forcing half guard and smashing people from there. This is a common method of...
Essential Tips For Improving Your Guard Passing Skills
May 20, 2020BJJEE
Written by Masafumi Matsumoto, a BJJ black belt from Japan who has been travelling the world, training, competing and working as a translator. ‘Masa’ is known for having a very good guard,...
5 Leg Locks To Do When Passing The Guard
May 19, 2020BJJEE
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 Samurai Fights Show JuJitsu & Judo’s Roots
May 11, 2020BJJEE
“What the Samurai’s did with their swords, we do with our hands” Helio Gracie This fascinating video depicts ancient samurai reenactment battles. You can also clearly see why Judo...
Get To Know The Top Current European Grapplers
May 08, 2020BJJEE
BJJ and No Gi Grappling is getting more and more popular in Europe in recent years and we`ve seen many quality fighters coming out of The Old Continent. Brazil and USA still remain the Mecca of BJJ,...
Surprise Your Opponents With This Triangle Setup From Side Control
May 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you can surprise your opponents with a move they don’t really expect, then your chances of tapping them out increase by tenfold! One of those setups is a Triangle Choke from top Side...
Lachlan Giles Has A Secret Detail For Improving Your Half Guard Squeeze
May 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been in a situation where you think that you have your opponent right where you want them… Only for them to escape within the next second, in such an easy manner that it kind of feels...
BJJ Black Belt Doctor Answers Question: ‘Is Knee Reaping Dangerous?’
May 04, 2020BJJEE
Leg/knee reaping when doing a foot lock is a very controversial topic in BJJ today. Some say that the act of reaping the leg is dangerous and can injure the knee, whilst others such as Ryan Hall say...
This Is How BJJ Practitioners Can Train For Multiple Opponents
May 02, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been proven to be an effective self dense system, however many of its detractors bring up the case of multiple attackers. In reality, there is no perfect martial art against...
Should You Be Training BJJ with A Small or A Big Team?
Apr 26, 2020BJJEE
Every BJJ competitor wants to reach the pinnacle of the sport and sit among the elite of his division. That’s why we all grind on the mats, in the weights room, we sacrifice time with family...
Self-Confidence: The Life Changing Benefit of Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 21, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Bill Jones, BJJ black belt under Pedro Sauer, owner and head instructor at Top Level Martial Arts in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. If you would like to learn more about Bill or Top Level...
Rafael Lovato Jr’s Tweaks That Add Control and Viciousness To Your Triangle
Apr 19, 2020BJJEE
The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...
Top 7 Things You Should Look For In A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Apr 10, 2020BJJEE
Guest post by Bill Jones, BJJ black belt under Pedro Sauer, owner and head instructor at Top Level Martial Arts in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. If you would like to learn more about Bill or Top Level...
Mega Sprawl & Pass Is The Perfect Solution To Smash Through the Z-Guard
Apr 07, 2020BJJEE
Today countless numbers of jiu jitsu practitioners around the globe are using their knee shield, frame and under hook to shield tons upon tons of opponent pressure, elevate them to sweep them,...
Revolutionary Way To Stop A Guard Pass When They’ve Passed Your Legs
Apr 04, 2020BJJEE
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....
Chael Sonnen’s Grappling Event ‘Submission Underground’ Ignores Coronavirus & Will Be Held Today
Mar 29, 2020BJJEE
Even with the current global pandemic situation caused by the new coronavirus, Chael Sonnen maintained his plans and will hold his submission grappling event “Submission Underground” this Sunday...
Pressure Pass The Knee Shield Like Rodolfo Vieira
Mar 19, 2020BJJEE
Are you very often stuck in your opponent’s knee shield half guard? Today countless numbers of jiu jitsu practitioners around the globe are using their knee shield, frame and under hook to...
Meet the Open Mat Squad, 5 Days a Week with Partners From Different Academies
Mar 14, 2020BJJEE
Go to any BJJ or MMA event and other than the usual cauliflower ear and “Jiu Jitsu Saves” tattoos, you will come across a sea of multi-coloured tops and bottoms with logos of various fight wear...
Top 15 Celebrity BJJ Black Belts
Mar 10, 2020BJJEE
14.Mauricio Mattar Mauricio Mattar is a brazilian actor. He is a black belt under the Gracie Barra banner. 13. Rhasaan Orange Rhasaan Orange is an American actor. Orange is most...
Best Leg Lock Specialists in Grappling Today
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Leg locks started as a “lesser” technique. To quote the book by Reila Gracie: “Oswaldo Fadda’s team won, making better use of their footlock knowledge, something Helio frowned upon, calling...
First day at BJJ, From Point of View of Black Belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 10, 2020BJJEE
Written by Bill Jones, BJJ black belt under Pedro Sauer. Originally posted on WBBJJ.com. Bill has also earned black belts in Shotokan Karate, Aiki JuJitsu, and Poekoelan Kung Fu. He is the head...
