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...
All About The Honeyhole (Its Many Names) And How to Defend
Apr 28, 2020BJJEE
The honeyhole is a peculiar position. Now, many different names are in play and if you’re not careful enough you might just anger one of the meanest guys around – Danaher Death Squad...
If You’re Breathing Through Your Mouth During A Roll You’re Using Too Much Strength
Apr 28, 2020BJJEE
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. There are many different schools of thought when it comes to how intense you should be rolling day in and out. Intensity often gets...
Deconstructing Gordon Ryan’s TOP 3 Signature Moves
Apr 27, 2020BJJEE
Considered to be the GOAT in No Gi grappling by many, Gordon Ryan has been the athlete who brought the most attention to him and the sport in recent years with his amazing results and controversial...
4 Reasons Cross Training in Other Grappling Arts Will Make You Reach Your Full Potential
Apr 24, 2020BJJEE
“BJJ Players Will Never Reach Their Full Potential Unless They Cross Train In Other Grappling Arts.” John Danaher If you haven’t started training BJJ yet, you definitely should. It’ s...
The Python Trap: Vagner Rocha’s Infamous Back/Strangle Combination
Apr 20, 2020BJJEE
On the back position in Jiu-Jitsu, the famed John Danaher has this to say: No other weapon in the jiu jitsu submission arsenal offers such variation in severity of application as the back/strangle...
Firas Zahabi On How To Drastically Improve Your Cardio For BJJ
Apr 13, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
„How do I improve my cardio for BJJ?“ This is one of those questions that are often given a generic answer: „Just spend more time on the mats.“ But there has got to be more to it,...
How Dangerous Is Being Choked Out? Plus The Difference Between Strangle and Chokehold
Apr 04, 2020BJJEE
In brazilian jiu jitsu, much like in judo the utilization of chokes can lead to a competitor being rendered unconscious. When this happens it’s usually because the blood flow to the brain has...
This Butterfly Guard Pass Is So Simple That It Works Every Time
Mar 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is such a versatile position when you’re on the offense; it offers a very wide range of transitions, set ups and even direct submission attacks. That is why, if you are on...
Learn The K Guard – Lachlan Giles’s Favorite Guard For Leglocks
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, bear with us for a moment. Sit down and imagine this: you are hanging out with your friends, eating a great, delicious lunch and just chit-chatting about everything life and Jiu Jitsu...
BJJ Solo Drills Routine: No Mats Needed. No Equipment Needed. No Large Space Needed. No Flexibility Needed. NO EXCUSES
Mar 23, 2020BJJEE
BJJ Black Belt Timur Ouzlaner of Timura BJJ’s 2 cents for the BJJ community in this forced abstinence from BJJ: There is A LOT of information out there, regarding BJJ solo drills. All of the...
Travis Strevens Reveals His Bodyweight Program For Grappling
Mar 20, 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....
Struggling with Your Half-Guard? Do This
Mar 19, 2020BJJEE
John Danaher once said, “the older you are, the more you need to play half guard”. Mr. Danaher is right because the half guard is one of the most frequently used positions at the master...
All You Need To Know About Taking The Back In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 17, 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...
How To Get Better at Jiu-Jitsu While You’re Not Allowed to Train Due To Coronavirus
Mar 16, 2020BJJEE
What to do when your BJJ academy is closed because the Coronavirus? How can you get better while you forced to stay home? Here are 5 ways to get better at Jiu Jitsu while you’re not allowed to...
Every Takedown Has a Counter: Ultimate Guide To Counters
Mar 02, 2020BJJEE
Every technique, takedown or throw has a counter. It’s a question of timing and recognizing the movement and applying it. This video shows the best counters for the most common Judo/BJJ throws....
These Are The Highest Percentage Armlock Set Ups From Guard
Feb 24, 2020BJJEE
In the previous article of our Weekly White Belt Advice Series we have covered closed guard sweeps, so it makes sense to take a good look into closed guard arm attacks in this one. Sweeps and...
The Power of Charisma in Jiu-Jitsu: From Obscurity to Fame
Feb 22, 2020BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-JItsu’s demanding nature and larger than life personalities set us apart from the run-of-the-mill martial art dojo. What defines a compelling leader? Are we defining...
Renzo Gracie Got Inspiration From Starbucks To Write Names on Gi Collars
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Renzo Gracie recently appeared on the UFC unfiltered podcast where he talked about various subjects. One of them was: Renzo Gracie on Keenan Cornelius Disrespecting Rickson: ‘You Just Got Submitted...
Brian Ortega Believes BJJ is the best martial art for a child to start
Feb 21, 2020BJJEE
Brian Ortega got to answer a very interesting question recently – which martial art would be the best to start a child on his martial arts journey. Ortega told bloodyelbow: Brian, “Oooooh,...
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...
