Justin Flores On How He Got his BJJ Black Belt in Under 4 years from Fabio Santos
Apr 03, 2024BJJEE
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning a black belt is a feat that typically takes a decade of dedication and hard work. However, Justin Flores, a high-level judo black belt coach and division...
How To Escape a Very Late Kimura
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE
You know the expression “tap out or pass out”? And how about the “tap or snap” one? Both are very true and should be adhered to… At least if you don’t want to go...
Joe Rogan Talks How His Instructor, Jean Jacques Machado, Overcame Disability On The Mats
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the legendary BJJ competitor and coach, Jean Jacques Machado, was born with a disability? That’s right. He was born with a rare genetic condition that left him with only a...
AJP’s Guide To Avoiding Illegal Submissions On Each Belt Level
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The sport Jiu-Jitsu, as a competitive module of the martial art, has a complete chart of illegal moves for each category and belt level, aiming to safeguard their competitors and introduce more...
Why Do BJJ World Champions Still Win with White Belt Techniques?
Mar 16, 2024BJJEE
The phenomenon of BJJ World Champions winning with what are considered white belt techniques – such as armbars, kimuras, triangles, and rear naked chokes – is a testament to the depth and...
Renzo Gracie On How to Finish a Triangle Choke on a Much Larger & Stronger Opponent
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE
The triangle choke from guard is one of the first submissions that you will typically learn in BJJ. It is highly effective and will work at all levels. There are so many ways to set up a triangle...
Hide Your Thumb: The Secret To Finishing The Rear Naked Choke
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: it’s all in the details. In those small adjustments that can improve your technique by tenfold, but which you’d never come across if...
Here’s How To Apply The Baseball Bat Choke Against An Over-Under Pass
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to tap your opponent out, then one of the things you should think about is: „Which submission and its setup are the sneakiest ones from here… Which is the one that my opponent...
2x All-American D1 Wrestler on What BJJ Guys Should Do Against Wrestlers In Jiu Jitsu
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
When you train Jiu-Jitsu, facing a wrestler can be a daunting task. They have great grappling conditioning, are very scrappy, have great base, and are very aggressive. Wrestlers have strength,...
This Cryangle (Leg, Arm & Neck Triangle) is the Nastiest Half Guard Counter
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
The… What? Yes – The Disrespectful triangle aka the Cryangle! Yes, this position does feel as disrespectful as it sounds, and you can use it both as a choke in and of itself, as well as a...
Yes, You Can Apply The ‘Canto Choke’ in No Gi
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...
Canto Strangle When Passing the Guard from Brazilian Judo Legend Flavio Canto
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...
Ever Tried The “Front Rear Naked Choke”? Now’s The Time
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Setting up no gi chokes is an invaluable skill that every serious grappler needs in their submission arsenal. These chokes are powerful tools whether gi or no gi, sport, mma, self defense, etc....
Sean Strickland’s Been Caught Grappling On The Mountain Yet Again
Feb 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sean Strickland, the ex-UFC middleweight champion, has been showcasing his grappling skills on the snowy slopes yet again. During a recent outing on the ski slopes, Strickland engaged in an impromptu...
ADXC 3: Fabricio Andrey & Ruan Alvarenga Land In The Main Card With A Grappling Bout
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
We have another duel revealed for the upcoming ADXC 3! Marking the organization’s first foreign tournament, the upcoming event is set to hit Brazilian shores on March 2nd, bringing all the action...
Wristlock Counter Against Rear Naked Choke – Here’s How To Execute It
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wrist lock is perhaps the most underutilized and underestimated submissions in Grappling. There is no denying the effectiveness of the submission, along with the huge number of positions that it can...
ADXC 3: Gutemberg Pereira & Pedro Lucas Square Off In A Main Card Jiu-Jitsu Bout
Feb 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With only a few weeks until its next edition, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has been steadily unveiling the duels that will make up the upcoming card on March 2nd, and the time has come...
Roger Gracie: “When Doing Jiu-Jitsu, I Don’t Rely On My Athletic Abilities”
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie just made his 2nd appearance on the best bjj podcast out there – Grappling Central Podcast. On what made him retire from competing in both jiu jitsu and mma: “I wanted to finish...
How To Tell If Your Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Is An A**hole
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ is supposed to be a fun activity. It’s something that you’re supposed to enjoy, through learning new things from your instructor and through trying them out when you roll. However,...
ADXC 3: Beatriz Mesquita & Jennifer Maia Lead The Grappling Main Event
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With its sights set on the Brazilian city of Balneário Camboriú, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is in the midst of announcing the fights that will make up its next event on March 2nd,...
Mother of All Stack Passes: ‘Pretzel’ Pass Used by Roger Gracie & Braulio Estima
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
Opening a strong closed guard in the Gi is usually very tough. You can either stand explosively and use both hands to push open the legs or you can pass from the knees. For No Gi you can try this...
How To Spot a “Toxic” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
BJJ is supposed to be a fun activity. It’s something that you’re supposed to enjoy, through learning new things from your instructor and through trying them out when you roll. However, how are...
Rare Closed Guard Choke Shocks The Crowd at Local Grappling Tournament
Feb 08, 2024BJJEE
The shoulder pin guard aka the Williams guard is a great option which you can use from the closed or half guard. You have countless option using the overhook and from there are as triangles,...
Renzo Gracie Shows His Secret Rear Naked Choke from the Front
Feb 08, 2024BJJEE
Setting up no gi chokes is an invaluable skill that every serious grappler needs in their submission arsenal. These chokes are powerful tools whether gi or no gi, sport, mma, self defense, etc....
