F2W 182: Dante Leon Submits Davi Ramos, Jackson Nagai Beats Edwin Najmi
Aug 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The F2W 182 promotion was a higly paced one. Dante Leon submitted Davi Ramos in the last second of the match (literally); whereas Edwin Najmi lost to Jackson Nagai. F2W 182: CO-MAIN EVENT At...
UFC Vegas 35: Pat Sabatini Injures Jamall Emmers with Devastating Heel Hook
Aug 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Heel Hook is one of the most damaging submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and therefore in mixed martial arts alike. That was proved once again at UFC Vegas 35, when Pat Sabatini used the Heel...
The Best Leg Lockers in Gi BJJ Today
Aug 04, 2021BJJEE
Gi training is often quite different from NoGi training. The multitude of grips can be taxing but it can also be of help. It all depends upon the practitioner. These are some of the most exciting...
Submission Underground (SUG) 25: Results and Overview
Jul 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: SUG 25/@smithhammerphotography The Submission Underground (SUG) 25 promotion was one of the most exciting ones thus far. Pedro Marinho won his match in the main event against Andy...
This Single Leg X to KNEEBAR Setup Works Every Time
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Much of Jiu-Jitsu is about adapting to new things. Whether it’s a new technique you’re supposed to learn, a new detail to it, to the defense your training partner learned, or whatever...
Where And When Are Leg Locks Allowed In BJJ?
Apr 03, 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...
Video: Fighter Gets Caught in Omoplata But Then Submits Opponent with Rare & Sneaky Toe Hold in MMA
Feb 23, 2021BJJEE
Toeholds! How often do you practice them, how often do you go for them when you roll; be it in training or competition? Chances are that the answer is: „Honestly, not so often.“ And you’re not...
You’ve Never Learned Leglocks Before? This Is How To Start
Nov 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve never learned Leglocks before, haven’t you? It may have been because your academy is more „traditional“ in that sense – or, quite simply, because you were a new white belt...
Worry Free Escape To a Tight Foot Lock by Robert Drysdale
Aug 27, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
„Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?“ Well, ever since those great leglock words were uttered by Dean Lister and spread about even more through John Danaher, that 50% of human body is far...
Understanding Various BJJ Styles: Pressure, Dynamic, Half Guard…
Aug 16, 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...
What’s More Dangerous: Reverse Or Outside Heelhook?
Jul 02, 2020BJJEE
Heel hook: outside vs. inside, what is more dangerous? A heel hook is a leg lock affecting multiple joints, and is applied by transversely twisting the foot either medially or laterally. The...
5 Leg Locks To Do When Passing The Guard
May 19, 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...
The Origins of No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Can Be Traced Back to Mitsuyo Maeda
Mar 24, 2020BJJEE
Last year, I was fortunate to have a dinner with Sensei Norio Kouyama in Tokyo, Japan. Sensei Kouyama is the author of Conde Koma’s biography in Japanese, Undefeated Combatant Mitsuyo Maeda. The...
5 Biggest Mistakes in your BJJ journey and How To Learn From Them
Feb 24, 2020BJJEE
Although every Jiu Jitsu journey is unique, most people do happen to make some common mistakes somewhere along the way. In this article we will look at 5 of the mistakes you can make during your BJJ...
Better Tap Quickly: Electric Chair Sweep to Toe Hold Submission
Feb 16, 2020BJJEE
Anyone who has been caught in the Lockdown can attest to how frustrating it is to get out, let alone to pass the guard. If you try forcing your leg out, you can end up hurting your knee, or if you...
Kid Defends Himself In An Altercation By Trying For An Armbar but Ultimately finishing a heel hook
Aug 22, 2018BJJEE
You don’t see heel hook finishes every day in casual altercations but it’s certainly more of a hot topic as of late. How to Train the Heel Hook Safely – Bjj Eastern Europe 3 Ways To...
Neiman Gracie Submits His Way to Victory, As does Lovato Plus More Great Grappling From Last Night’s Bellator
Apr 29, 2018BJJEE
Over night’s Bellator pay per view was loaded with great jiu-jitsu. On top of featuring Frank Mir, Dillon Danis, Rafael Lovato Jr on the card there was also Neiman Gracie and more. Below we...
Dillon Danis Secures Round One Submission For Convincing MMA Debut, Calls Out Ben Askren
Apr 29, 2018BJJEE
Dillon Danis just backed up all of his bombastic statements with one amazing performance. The grappling ace and grappling coach of Conor McGregor made his debut late last night against Kyle Walker....
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London: black belt champions crowned in thrilling ending of a outstanding season
Mar 11, 2018BJJEE
The final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour in London, UK, this Sunday, March 11, at the Copper Box Arena, provided Jiu-Jitsu fans with the final note a glorious 2017/2018 season...
BJJ Competitor Who Threw A Tantrum Responds: I Had No Reason To Tap – Was Frustrated With Myself
Oct 24, 2017BJJEE
Couple days back a video surfaced depicting a bjj competitor who took a loss somewhat ungracefully and first refused to a tap to a heel hook and then promptly yelped out after getting a...
Jiu-jitsu Rehab Series: Knee Injuries
Jul 03, 2017BJJEE
Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. Follow him on instagram. Jiu jitsu rehab series: Knee injuries...
Black Belt champions crowned in Grand Finale for the 2017 ADWPJJC
Apr 22, 2017BJJEE
The 2017 Abu Dhabi world Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship came to an end this Saturday, April 22, at the IPIC Arena, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The final day of competitions featured the...
João Gabriel Rocha Talks How BJJ Helped Him In Fight Against Cancer
Mar 27, 2017BJJEE
Pan American championships marked the grand return of Joao Gabriel Rocha to the competitive scene. Rocha even managed to secure a sub in the Ultra Heavy weight finals against Gustavo...
Submission Underground 3 Results & Recap
Jan 30, 2017BJJEE
3rd edition of the signature Chael Sonnen event just concluded! The exciting card matched some of UFC’s finest with the established big names in the grappling community. The...
