Rayron Gracie Shares Personal Approach & Insights About BJJ Success
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the most important, most valuable skill that a BJJ athlete can have? No, it’s not any sort of a submission technique chain nor a guard pass… It isn’t even being courageous nor being...
Xande Ribeiro Explains Why Nobody Has Passed His Guard Since 2005
Aug 04, 2023BJJEE
Discover Xande Ribeiro’s Impenetrable Guard Since 2005! A strong and impenetrable guard is a key objective for any serious martial artist. Even if you possess a natural talent for guard play,...
Want To Learn How To Do A Single Leg From Half Guard?
Jul 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
How To Shut Down That Annoying Deep Half Guard
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE
The Deep Half Guard! It’s a very powerful position that will control guard passers immediately. The general principle of using Deep Half Guard is that your one arm is in, that your hips are in as...
What to do when you ‘Gas Out’ during a Jiu-Jitsu match or training session?
Jul 09, 2023BJJEE
Despite your efforts in physical preparation, maintaining a healthy diet, training diligently every day, and doing everything to be in optimal physical condition, there will inevitably be a moment...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Shows A Cartwheel Pass Counter To The Guard Pull
May 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history. His modern approach to the “game” is what inspired many to follow the same tracks;...
They’re Young and Fast and You’re Old & Slow
May 16, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. It cannot be denied that speed is a major factor in any combat sport, and...
How To Defeat A Faster Grappler
May 16, 2023BJJEE
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco at Frota Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas...
This Over Under Pass Defense Is Surprisingly Simple & Effective
May 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The over under pressure is one of the hardest guard passes to deal with. If your opponent knows what they are doing, it is a real nightmare… Although the over under is a high percentage guard pass...
Try This (Painful) Armbar & Kimura Setup From Knee On Belly
May 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Simply put, the knee on belly is a pin used to control an opponent. It is unique because you use a small part of your body to apply pressure on an opponent’s torso. Typically, it is applied on an...
Try This Ezekiel Choke Setup Against Your Favorite Training Partner
May 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, collar chokes… So many variations to them and so many details you should know. While it is always important to make sure your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) isn’t dependant on whether or not...
The Most Effective Guards For Smaller & Lighter Grapplers
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
If you are a smaller grappler in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will be aware that weight and strength can often play into an advantage during competition or a live roll. To counter that, having precision...
Develop Insane Jiu-Jitsu Strength with These 5 Simple Exercises
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
If you are a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) enthusiast looking to improve your performance on the mats, it is important to include strength and conditioning exercises in your off-mat training regimen....
How To Properly Utilize The Double Under Pass For BJJ
Apr 26, 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...
Here’s Why You Should Learn The Over-Under Pass
Apr 26, 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...
John Danaher Shows A Simple Closed Guard To Half Guard Transition
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
Sneaky Way of Using The Ezekiel Choke To Set Up an Armbar by Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec
Apr 09, 2023BJJEE
There are so many different armbar set ups around. You can place an armbar from literally any position: mount, side control, back and also inferior positions such bottom side control, back etc…...
Best Online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Sites
Mar 29, 2023BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that has gained popularity worldwide due to its effectiveness in self-defense and sports competition. In recent years, the rise of online training sites has...
Ryan Hall Shows How To Force A Post & Collect The Arms (For A Waiter Sweep)
Mar 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no doubt that the half guard is one of the most versatile positions in BJJ. Developed in the 1990’s by Roberto “Gordo” Correa, legend has it that Gordo developed the move as a means...
Ryan Hall Shows Outside Heel Hook Defense (When Setting Up A Waiter Sweep)
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no doubt that the half guard is one of the most versatile positions in BJJ. Developed in the 1990’s by Roberto “Gordo” Correa, legend has it that Gordo developed the move as a means...
BJJ Advice For Older & Less Athletic People: Learn To Adapt
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you consider yourself to be less athletic than you’d like to be… Or that you’re, just maybe, getting a bit older – and that this is hindering your ability on the mats? Age...
Getting (A Bit) Older? Closed Guard & Half Guard Should Be Your Go-To’s
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Learning martial arts can be a challenging but fulfilling pursuit regardless of age. Martial arts is great because it can improve your health and is a gateway to becoming more active. Other hobbies...
JT Torres Shows A Heavy Knee Slice Pass (When Opponent Goes For An Underhook)
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
Are Older BJJ Black Belts That Get Beaten By Younger Lower Belts, Even Black Belts Anymore?
Feb 22, 2023BJJEE
In Bjj, you need on average a good ten years to get the black belt, with sweat, blood and hours on the mat. As we all know, but have a hard time realizing: the black belt is only the beginning....
