ADCC 2022: Nicholas Meregali Receives Invite for the -99kg Division
Feb 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has received an invite for ADCC 2022! Even though he’s best known for his successes in the gi, Meregali will compete in the -99kg division of this year’s ADCC: ...
The Most Effective Hitchhiker Armbar Escape
Jan 19, 2022BJJEE
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...
A Michael Jackson Impersonator Gets in Altercation & Puts Guy in a Bulldog Choke
Jan 16, 2022BJJEE
It’s not easy being a Michael Jackson impersonator in Las Vegas especially when you have hecklers who want to fight you. This is what happened recently when a dude tried to square up with a...
The Most Effective Guard Passing Strategy by John Danaher.
Jan 09, 2022BJJEE
Passing the guard No Gi is a different ball game than with the Gi. The lack of grips, the slipperiness, the speed and different attacks available means that if you have to adapt your Gi passing game...
ADCC 2022 West Coast Trials: Registration Open & Tickets Available
Jan 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC has announced that the ADCC 2022 West Coast Trials registrations are now open and that the tickets are available! The tournament will take place at the beginning of April in Las Vegas,...
Chael Sonnen: “Heel Hooks Don’t Work in MMA”
Jan 06, 2022BJJEE
Leg locks in traditional Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies still seem to get a bad rap. In other similar grappling arts like Sambo or Catch Wrestling, they occupy an important place. In recent years a...
Best Submissions Against Bigger And Stronger Opponents In BJJ
Nov 29, 2021BJJEE
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...
BJJ Game Changer: Focus More On CONCEPTS – Less On TECHNIQUES
Nov 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Getting good in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t always as effortless as it may seem. When looking at it from the sidelines, it seems as easy as: „Watch a technique, learn it, and then use it during...
Everything You Need To Know About Heel Hooks
Sep 29, 2021BJJEE
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...
Using The Bodylock Pass Effectively in the Gi
Sep 29, 2021BJJEE
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....
Passing Guards Only Using The Body Lock Pass
Sep 25, 2021BJJEE
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....
Never Make This Mistake When Playing Guard in BJJ
Sep 18, 2021BJJEE
Starting a demanding sport like Brazilian jiu-jitsu is very difficult. Regardless of talent, most of us have been guilty of making some of these mistakes, some even repeatedly! This is why BJJ black...
The Complete Guide to BJJ Guard Retention
Sep 15, 2021BJJEE
We agree. Guard Retention isn’t exactly the coolest thing you could do or practice in Jiu-Jitsu. But no matter how “uncool” it may be, it’s still an extremely vital part of your BJJ...
Deceive Your Opponent with a Back Step, Then Immediately Enter a Knee Slice Pass with Tom DeBlass
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE
Do you often get stuck in your opponent’s knee shield half guard? The knee shield is a very effective guard that keeps the bottom player relatively safe from pressure and attacks and can also give...
These Are The 5 Biggest Guard Retention Mistakes
Sep 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If your guard retention sucks, then you should be quick to take into consideration these 5 biggest mistakes you’re making! Professor Jon Thomas explains them – it’s up to you to...
How To Improve BJJ Guard Retention
Jul 05, 2021BJJEE
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...
Is Your Jiu-Jitsu Game TOO PASSIVE? What To Change For an Aggressive Game
Jun 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Often times, it’s the specific techniques that you’ll need to work on, in order to avoid plateauing in Jiu-Jitsu. However, sometimes you’ll find that the issue doesn’t lie...
How Tim Kennedy Was Able To Escape Roger Gracie’s Back Control
May 29, 2021BJJEE
If somebody takes your back, you’ve got a number of ways to escape at your disposal. However, most of these setups don’t have much more other than the „escape“ itself in mind; that is, to...
Here Are The 4 Basic Reasons Why Your Open Guard SUCKS
May 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Watching someone with a fantastic Open Guard roll is so amazing! Looking at their ability to impose control, sweeps, to defend against guard passes, and to even go for submissions directly…...
Why Do So Many Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belts Get an Inflated Ego?
Apr 16, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. We all know there is a pretty clear difference in skill sets for each...
Best way To Escape a Tight Side Control with Adem Redzovic
Apr 14, 2021BJJEE
Side Control is one of those positions you might not feel too afraid of. „Sure, I’m in a defensive position, but it isn’t so bad“, you rationalize to yourself… As your opponent isolates...
Never Get Your Guard Passed: Gordon Ryan’s Tips To Improve Guard Retention
Apr 10, 2021BJJEE
What is guard retention? Guard retention is the act of getting your opponent back in front of you and in between your legs, as he tries to pass your guard. You need to have a grip and at least 3...
Which Techniques Should You Learn FIRST As A BJJ White Belt?
Mar 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It’s so easy to get confused as a white belt in BJJ! There are a lot of techniques out there, and you’re excited about ALL of them. Choosing which ones to learn first… Can be a...
Sports Scientists Reveal Which Submission Grappling Chokes Are The Most Effective
Mar 29, 2021BJJEE
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. Dr...
