An In-Depth Look Into Judo Leglocks
Aug 14, 2020BJJEE
Leglocks have been steadily getting more popularity in bjj culminating with all the success of Renzo Gracie’s NY Academy students. Still John Danaher recently shared a pretty scathing review of...
What’s The One Drill Which Will Improve ALL Of Your Throws?
Aug 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us: are you really comfortable when going for a throw, or could you use a little bit more self-confidence? Just like in other aspects of the BJJ game, throws require you to fully...
Travis Strevens’ 3x a Week Lifting Program Which Will Make You A Better Grappler
Aug 08, 2020BJJEE
Travis Stevens is probably the hardest working judoka around… Travis Stevens aka ‘The Judo Silencer’ is a judoka from the United States who in 2016 achieved a silver medal in the Rio Olympics....
Super Tight Choke From Williams Guard by Neil Melanson
Aug 02, 2020BJJEE
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,...
How Elite Grapplers Cross-Train in Other Grappling Sports (BJJ-Judo-Wrestling-Sambo)
Jul 30, 2020BJJEE
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” John Danaher Grappling is big family which includes Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, BJJ, Catch...
Top 10 Fastest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Promotions in History
Jul 26, 2020BJJEE
The road to a black belt is usually a long and hard one full of ups and downs. The average time to get promoted to black is from 8 to 14 years. It took me 12 years to get my black belt but for some...
5 Things To Learn From Wrestlers (Besides Takedowns)
Jul 12, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Marko Stupar “BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” John Danaher Grappling is big family which includes Judo, Sambo,...
You’ve Been Doing It Wrong: Best Way To Catch Your Breath In Between Rolls
Jul 02, 2020BJJEE
Recovering has a special importance in the life of every grappler. It also plays an integral part in many high level matches such as that 5 round fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. So what...
GSP Almost Quit BJJ After Getting Tapped 5 Times in a Roll at Renzo Gracie NYC
Jun 11, 2020BJJEE
BJJ is tough on the body but it is even harder on the ego. Getting destroyed repeatedly in training day-in-day-out but smaller training partners that are simply so much better than you, can be too...
How Should I Use BJJ In A Self-Defense Situation?
Jun 07, 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...
Can You Truly Feel Safe On The Street If You’re a Guard Puller?
May 31, 2020BJJEE
Jiu jitsu is widely considered one of the best martial arts to be acquainted with if you’re running into risky situations and or interested into self-defense. In fact even one of the...
Blending Wrestling, Judo & BJJ For No Gi Takedowns with Travis Stevens
May 30, 2020BJJEE
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. He is also a BJJ black belt under John Danaher. A feat he accomplished...
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...
Freestyle Judo: The Way Judo Ought To Be?
May 20, 2020John Brashear
There is a growing contingent of Judoka who are dissatisfied with the direction the sport has been moving over the past few decades. They don’t like the elimination of leg grabs, and the growing...
These Are The 10 Best Takedown Artists in Grappling
May 19, 2020BJJEE
Wrestling is an inevitable part of submission grappling/BJJ and a key factor in many matches on elite and amateur level. BJJ practitioners are often criticized for neglecting their takedown game, but...
These Are The 3 Best Lapel Grip Breaks For BJJ & Judo By Travis Stevens
May 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Getting rid of the collar grip can be one of the most frustrating things to do in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is especially true if your opponent or training partner is an experienced competitor; and...
How To Pass Any Guard With Ease by Travis Stevens
May 15, 2020BJJEE
In a Jiu-Jitsu match, you will typically spend 80% of the time passing the guard. This is why Jiu-Jitsu practitioners spend so much time practicing guard passing. Rickson Gracie once said, “the...
Key Details For Setting Up A Perfect Ippon Seoi Nage
May 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Ippon Seoi Nage is a powerful Judo throw, and it’s often one of the earliest throws that are taught to students. However, just because it’s taught early doesn’t mean that all of...
1 Hour BJJ Takedown Master Class With Judo Olympian Travis Stevens
May 12, 2020BJJEE
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. He is also a BJJ black belt under John Danaher. A feat he accomplished...
Examining The Mindset Of Garry Tonon, The Ultimate Submission Hunter
May 10, 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...
Bernardo Faria Answers “What Is The Biggest Mistake That White Belts Make In BJJ?”
May 05, 2020BJJEE
BJJ is all about having a strong posture and pressuring your opponent, at a fundamental level. You might think that a strong posture is simple to maintain, but it really isn’t. There are so many...
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...
Travis Stevens’ Method For Learning Judo Throws At A Faster Pace
May 02, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, learning new techniques can be very confusing. All of those details and variations that make a certain technique work can be difficult to take in all at once; and so you often end up not...
The Benefits Of Starting A Roll in BJJ From The Knees
May 01, 2020BJJEE
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia We often hear all about how roll should be started standing and how improper it is to see someone butt...
