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How BJJ Personalities Celebrated Christmas on Social Media
Dec 26, 2019BJJEEComments Off on How BJJ Personalities Celebrated Christmas on Social Media
The holiday season is here, and with there are big BJJ tournamnets scheduled for the next few weeks. The worldwide BJJ community is spending time with loved ones and enjoying in good food. Some hard...Josh Hinger Reveals Secret to Top Notch BJJ – Show Up when Galvao Teaches, Show up When Brown Belt Teaches
Dec 17, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Josh Hinger Reveals Secret to Top Notch BJJ – Show Up when Galvao Teaches, Show up When Brown Belt Teaches
Josh Hinger has never been too shy. but he’s also toed the line between outspoken and trolling people online akin to Gordon Ryan’s trademark style. The 36 year old Hinger shared a good...Instead Of Tapping Use Tonon’s Late ‘Hail Mary’ Triangle Escape
Dec 13, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Instead Of Tapping Use Tonon’s Late ‘Hail Mary’ Triangle Escape
There are many ways to counter a triangle choke. There is the early escape, the middle escape and the late ‘Hail Mary’ escape. Saulo Ribeiro explains about how to escape from your...The Reverse Half Guard Version 2.0 Will Confuse, Trap & sweep Your Opponent
Dec 11, 2019BJJEEComments Off on The Reverse Half Guard Version 2.0 Will Confuse, Trap & sweep Your Opponent
The half guard position has been going through a renaissance lately primarily through the popularity and prevalence of half guard being used by world class practitioners like Bernardo Faria and Tom...These 5 Essential Half Guard Sweeps Should Be a Part of Your Game
Dec 02, 2019BJJEEComments Off on These 5 Essential Half Guard Sweeps Should Be a Part of Your Game
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...Female Blue Belt Used BJJ To Prevent Alleged Shoplifter from Getting Away
Nov 24, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Female Blue Belt Used BJJ To Prevent Alleged Shoplifter from Getting Away
Female Blue Belt in Caxias do Sul, Brazil detained shoplifter with the power of the RNC. Lucky for the shoplifter he made off better than the mountain lion. 26-year-old Patricia Melo saw the alleged...Top 3 Ways to Counter The Berimbolo
Nov 04, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Top 3 Ways to Counter The Berimbolo
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...5 Essential Ways To Escape An Armbar
Nov 01, 2019BJJEEComments Off on 5 Essential Ways To Escape An Armbar
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will often hear that the best way to escape a submission is to not get there in the first place. This is why prevention should always be the priority. Prevention in BJJ...BJJ Solo Drills To Improve Mobility & Movement
Oct 28, 2019BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Solo Drills To Improve Mobility & Movement
There are times when you are just too busy and you cannot get to BJJ practice. There are plenty of solo exercises you can do at home that can improve your BJJ training. BJJ Champion Fabio Da Mata...Purple Belt Bouncer Intelligently Uses Jiu-Jitsu To Neutralize Aggressive Individual
Oct 24, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Purple Belt Bouncer Intelligently Uses Jiu-Jitsu To Neutralize Aggressive Individual
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling sports such as Wrestling and Judo are great tools for bouncers as they are able to control an unruly individual without having to strike. Holding someone down while...Plate Workout for Grappling Strength
Oct 09, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Plate Workout for Grappling Strength
You really don’t need any fancy equipment to give yourself a big gas tank & monster strength on the BJJ mats. Using simple exercises with little equipment that make you work the entire body are...In Germany You Can Pay €999 To become a BJJ Blue Belt in a Six Weekend Long Course
Sep 19, 2019BJJEEComments Off on In Germany You Can Pay €999 To become a BJJ Blue Belt in a Six Weekend Long Course
For a beginner, the BJJ blue belt is a big deal in the martial art/sport as it’s the first coloured belt in the long journey that makes up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For long term practitioners, the blue...Embrace The Grind: Always Do What You Don’t Feel Like Doing
Sep 09, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Embrace The Grind: Always Do What You Don’t Feel Like Doing
For serious competitors: Everyday will not be a great day or even a good day. Your love of Jiu Jitsu has to give you the strength to find a way to train when you don’t want to. Tom DeBlass Guest...Relationship Advice 101 For Grapplers
Sep 01, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Relationship Advice 101 For Grapplers
Grappling is often so consuming it compares to having a 2nd full time job. As such a significant other or a friend will often try to undermine or redirect your attention to something else....Weekly White Belt Advice: Closed Guard Sweeps
Aug 19, 2019BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Weekly White Belt Advice: Closed Guard Sweeps
In the previous article of our Weekly White Belt Advice series, we’ve talked about the very basics of the closed guard – what it is, its defensive and offensive purpose and the body...A Stretch That Will Rid You Of Sciatica, Hip & Lower Back Pain
Aug 15, 2019BJJEEComments Off on A Stretch That Will Rid You Of Sciatica, Hip & Lower Back Pain
Every jiu-jiteiro has their hips and back encumbered. The only thing that varies is the level of chronic pain and where it’s localized. But good stretching can preempt that and even help in...Financial & Emotional Sacrifices You’ll Make To Get Your Black Belt in BJJ
Aug 03, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Financial & Emotional Sacrifices You’ll Make To Get Your Black Belt in BJJ
Written by Brearin Land, BJJ Black Belt and instructor at Gracie Barra HQ in Irvine. He is also the CEO of a wealth management firm Irvine Wealth, and is specialised in Retirement Income Planning....The Fastest Way to Get a BJJ Blue Belt
Jul 17, 2019grappler zComments Off on The Fastest Way to Get a BJJ Blue Belt
While you should never rush the process to the next belt rank — especially if you are a white belt — there are a few key elements you can focus on to make the journey smoother and...Renzo Gracie’s Favorite Escape From Knee on Belly
Jun 07, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie’s Favorite Escape From Knee on Belly
Being stuck on bottom in knee on belly is bad news. It’s one of the most dangerous positions to be in. Not only does having either a knee or shin on your chest or belly really hurt, you also...6 High Percentage Ways To Escape a Triangle Submission
Jun 04, 2019BJJEEComments Off on 6 High Percentage Ways To Escape a Triangle Submission
There are many ways to counter a triangle choke. There is the early escape, the middle escape and the late ‘Hail Mary’ escape. Saulo Ribeiro explains about how to escape from your...The Dark Side: The Darth Fader Front Headlock Escape
Jun 02, 2019BJJEEComments Off on The Dark Side: The Darth Fader Front Headlock Escape
In Jiu-Jitsu the best defense is to not get there in the first place, but what happens if you’ve had the misfortune of making a mistake and got caught in a tight submission or a bad position?...How To Escape A Fully Locked-in Anaconda Choke
Jun 02, 2019BJJEEComments Off on How To Escape A Fully Locked-in Anaconda Choke
In Jiu-Jitsu the best defense is to not get there in the first place, but what happens if you’ve had the misfortune of making a mistake and got caught in a tight submission? Being stuck in a...Advice for BJJ Beginners Nervous About Getting Smashed
Jun 01, 2019John BrashearComments Off on Advice for BJJ Beginners Nervous About Getting Smashed
Jiu-jitsu is an inherently social activity. There aren’t any really good ways to learn it by yourself. You can try practicing on a grappling dummy in your garage, but that will only take you so...Unstoppable Back Mount Escape with Game Changing Detail
May 28, 2019BJJEEComments Off on Unstoppable Back Mount Escape with Game Changing Detail
Having an opponent on your back is one of the most dangerous positions in all of Grappling. For many people this represents the final moments before being your opponent submitting you. The position...