Very Effective Sweep Single Leg Takedown Using a Barrel Roll
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE
None of the techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are standalone ones. Meaning, you can’t do nor learn just “one” technique and expect yourself to win… Instead, you’ve got to learn a number of...
Turn The Corner When Opponent Sprawls – And Finish The Takedown
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo,...
Armdrag To Snapdown: Your New Favorite Takedown Technique
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Short on takedown techniques, especially in no-gi? Well, that sucks… Would be great if you could do something about it, wouldn’t it? Well, here’s a technique that you’re going...
Easy Single Leg Takedown Defense: The “Turning Limp Leg”
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Every attack is an opportunity to further improve your defensive skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… However, every defense can also be an opportunity for a counter-attack; if you know your options...
No-Gi Takedowns: John Danaher Explains The Basics
Nov 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you prefer training no-gi… That’s alright – but what is not alright is not knowing how to set up and finish takedowns, as they’re quite different from their gi variant....
[Watch] Conor McGregor Shows Great Takedown Defense In Training
Nov 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans haven’t seen Conor McGregor fight for quite a while. It’s been over a year since the former two-division UFC champion fought last… But it seems that...
Blending Takedowns & Submissions by Joel Bouhey
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE
Takedowns are important. After all, even though we often begin rolling while seated, competitions start from the feet. There’s nothing more frustrating for a ground specialist than to be trapped...
Everything You Need To Know About The Single-Leg Takedown
Nov 04, 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...
“Hit ‘Em With Your Hips” – Craig Jones’ Profound Takedown Defense Advice
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When your training partners shoot for a takedown and you sprawl up on them… Do they often continue driving into you and eventually gain an underhook? Pulling guard in the BJJ world is often...
The “Lat Whip” Is One Of The Easiest Takedowns In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter what some may tell you, there’s no shame in being a guard puller. It’s a legit move and tactic to use in training and competition alike; so, as far as sports Jiu-Jitsu is...
[Watch] Highschool Kid Takes Down Police Officer With Body Lock Takedown
Oct 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training martial arts for law enforcement should be a must. Especially for police officers… Which a recently viral video, displaying a police officer trying to break up a fight between two...
Opponent Stood Up In Your Guard? Go For The Body Clinch Takedown
Oct 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s remind ourselves of the most important thing you need to do when you have someone in your closed guard: attack at all times. Many jiujiteiros make a mistake of holding a closed guard for a...
[Watch] MMA Referee Shoots A Takedown To Stop The Fight
Sep 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Being a mixed martial arts (MMA) referee isn’t always a glamorous job. Whenever you get something right, it’s just you doing your job… But whenever you make a mistake, you’ll...
Great Set Up: Jumping Guillotine To Double Leg Trip Takedown
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE
Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo,...
The 6 Best Takedown Artists In The UFC
Sep 08, 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...
Kimura Trap, Most Powerful Counter to the Single Leg Takedown
Sep 05, 2022BJJEE
Kimura trap system is widely credited to David Avellan, ADCC bronze medalist and a man of many other accomplishments! The kimura trap system is designed as a powerful submission system that...
John Danaher: “Even If You Pull Guard, You Need To Learn Takedowns”
Sep 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter what some may tell you, there’s no shame in being a guard puller. It’s a legit move and tactic to use in training and competition alike; so, as far as sports Jiu-Jitsu is...
Best Transition: Double Leg Takedown To Bodylock Pass
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE
The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...
How Can You Improve Your Takedowns When Training in a BJJ Academy?
Aug 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you are an owner and/or a coach in a BJJ academy, it might be the case that your students haven’t done a lot of takedown training up until now. Whatever the reason for that may be, it...
The Body Lock Takedown Is The Easiest Takedown For Self Defense – Here’s How To Do It
Aug 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re interested in self defense, then there’ll rarely ever be the need for you to learn “complicated” takedown setups. Keeping it simple will work for the most part; and the Body Lock...
2 High Percentage Double Leg Takedown Setups for Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 13, 2022BJJEE
Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo,...
This No-Gi Kouchi Gari Variation Is An Easy Takedown Option
May 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say: the simplest of solutions are often the best of solutions. Be it in life or on the mats. So, if you are having some life or grappling related problems, perhaps it’s time...
Want More Success With Sweeps In BJJ? Go For A Takedown
May 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you having a hard time scoring sweeps in training or in competition? It’s like every time you go to sweep your opponent, they stumble a bit… But then they regain their posture and...
3 Essential Double Leg Drills That Will Help You Perfect Your Double Leg Takedowns
May 13, 2022BJJEE
Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo,...
