Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Dec 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How confident do you feel about your knowledge of the BJJ basics… Confident? Very confident? Extremely confident? Well, Vinicius „Draculino“ Magalhães thinks that a lot of people...
John Danaher Explains (& Shows) The Importance Of BJJ Fundamentals
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
No, it doesn’t matter if you have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for one, two, or ten years… The matter of the fact is that your fundamentals could use some work. And it’s not...
BJJ Basics: Here Is How To Do The Scissor Sweep
Oct 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Jiu-Jitsu fundamental moves and techniques, the Scissor Sweep is among the most basic of ones. And yes – even though it is more difficult to hit on more experienced training...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Explains Spider Guard Fundamentals (You Have To Know This)
Sep 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve just started experimenting with the Spider Guard, right? Or, perhaps you’ve been playing with it for quite some time… But still can’t quite get to figure out how to...
BJJ Basics: Ezekiel Choke From Mount – Here’s How To Do It
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sode guruma jime (“sleeve wheel constriction”) is a type of Judo chokehold, which compresses the opponent’s trachea or the carotid arteries. The technique can be executed from a variety of...
BJJ Basics: Defending The Double Leg Takedown With A Sprawl
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A “sprawl” is a defensive technique used to escape takedown attempts. It is commonly used in mixed martial arts and grappling-based combat styles such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling....
Draculino: “A Lot Of People Think That They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How good are your basics? Hmmm… Probably not as good as they could be, right? Working on your fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a must for the sake of your improvement. And if...
Draculino: “Lots Of People Think They Know The Basics, But They Really Don’t”
Mar 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a 6th degree BJJ black belt under the legendary Carlos Gracie Jr., and the first person to open a Gracie Barra academy outside of Rio de Janeiro. He is...
Turtle Up! Here Are Turtle Fundamentals You Need To Know
Dec 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Turtle position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one that you’ll commonly find both yourself, as well as your training partners and opponents in. So, it is of vital importance not only to know how...
A Great (Triangle Choke) Trick – Ditch The Details, Focus On The Basics
Nov 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
How do you approach problem-solving in Jiu Jitsu? Meaning, if something isn’t going according to plan – for example, you performed badly in competition or you figured out that your technique...
Building yourself an Effective BJJ Game Based on High Level Fundamentals
Sep 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Learning the fundamentals is easy when you’re just starting out with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For the most part, and most of the time, they’re fun to learn; in the end of ends, everything is...
Deep Half Guard: All The Basics That You Need To Know
Mar 22, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Deep Half Guard! It’s a position that will improve your BJJ game immediately, if only you learn how – and why – to use it. Teco Shinzato, a BJJ World Champion, explains the essentials...
Is Your Belt Too Long And Keeps Falling Off? Try This!
Dec 19, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
However important as it may be to know as many principles and techniques as possible, it is equally important to know the very basics – for example, how to tie your belt properly! Even though that...
Being An Offensive Grappler From A Defensive Position With Renato Migliaccio
Apr 06, 2014
Always looking for the finish in BJJ can be easier said than done. At times, it’s downright impossible to be able to do! However, recently I came across a video from 2008 of...
