[Funny] Keenan Cornelius: “No-Gi Is For People With Less Brainpower”
Feb 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts on rolling and competing in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu? Is it harder or easier than competing in the gi? In a recent social media video, Keenan Cornelius shared his opinion on the...
Craig Jones: “The Gi Is Dead… No One Gives A F*ck About It”
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of no-gi Jiu-Jitsu is obvious… But what does it mean for the gi? Well, Craig Jones thinks that the gi is done for. Namely, when the Club Good Podcast host asked him whether or not...
How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...
2x ADCC Champ JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
To gi or not to gi… That is the question. Though the answer could be pretty obvious – as it might be best to train both. For, even if you’re competing exclusively in either,...
Why Is It So Intimidating For Some People To Transition From No-Gi To Gi In BJJ?
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In Jiu-Jitsu, you rarely see Gi practitioners who refuse to train No Gi, but the large majority of “NoGi only” practitioners literally hate the Gi and never train in it. Why is that?...
Craig Jones: “There’s No Reason To Have A Uniform Policy, Except…”
Aug 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms/academies have a uniform policy that stipulates you can only wear their own gi and no-gi equipment. That is, only the gym’s gis/rashguards and shorts (and spats)....
Sneaky Knee Shield to Cross Choke Setup by Bruno Bastos
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you find yourself in the Knee Shield position often? And do you, on top of that, long for submission setups that aren’t lengthy and complicated… That could allow you to choke out your...
Make Your opponents Fly With The Meregali Sweep
May 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is a 2x IBJJF World Champion, loved for his constantly dynamic and aggressive BJJ game. One of the aspects of that game is his great Open Guard – and one of the sweeps from Open...
Nicholas Meregali To Compete In Who’s Number One (WNO) Event – In The Gi
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Who’s Number One (WNO) has had only no-gi events in the past, which has almost become their trademark. However, it seems that this will change; as Nicholas Meregali has just announced that...
Should You Use The “Regular” Rear Naked Choke In The Gi?
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Quick question: what do you think, should you use the “regular” – i.e. no collar grip – Rear Naked Choke while rolling in the gi? Should it be preferable to the collar...
Nicholas Meregali: “John Is As Great In The Gi As He Is In No-Gi”
Mar 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has competed exclusively in no-gi since his move to the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu team in 2022, when he started training under John Danaher. However, he recently announced that he’ll...
Mica Galvao Defends Traditional Jiu-Jitsu: “I Feel Responsible To Not Let Tradition Die”
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE
As the popularity of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, many feel like traditional Jiu-Jitsu – the one fought in the gi – is slowly decaying away… And so does Mica Galvao. The young...
The Best SCISSOR CHOKE From Side Control Setup by Adam Wardzinski
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Scissor Choke! One of the most unexpected submissions in the entirety of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, it can be quite confusing knowing how to set it up… Especially when it comes to Gi...
Wrap The Opponent’s Arm With Their Lapel… And Have Some Fun
Jan 11, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Buchecha: “I Don’t Like The Rulesets For Gi Competition”
May 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida doesn’t need too much of an introduction. He is a 13x world champion and a 2x ADCC gold medal winner; now also a successful mixed martial arts fighter...
How To Choose The Perfect Gi for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Apr 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Choosing the right gi can often be a troublesome affair. For, you want to pick one that is not just of high quality and that will last for a long time; you also want to pick one that fits you...
Easy Concepts For Defending The Leg Drag And All Other Guard Passes
Mar 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There is so much advice on defending from bad positions! And, the thing is, so much of it differentiates from one situation to another; which comes to question if learning how to defend (and attack!)...
This Simple Kimura Grip Break Works Great for BJJ White Belts
Feb 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Setting up a submission can be one of the toughest tasks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You first have to go through the opponent’s guard, establish control, isolate the limb which you want to...
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...
The Half Nelson Choke From the Back Will Surprise Your Opponents
Dec 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Taking someone’s back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the ultimate transition. That is, it’s the hardest position for your opponents to escape from; so, it’d probably make sense for you...
BJJ Basics: Elbow Escape From Mount To Butterfly Sweep
Dec 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve just begun training BJJ, haven’t you? Do you like it? Ah yes, we knew the answer already; you found your new favorite hobby and physical activity! It feels just about...
Watch: MMA Fighter Chooses to Wear a Gi – Gets Collar Choked
Nov 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
In the very early days of mixed martial arts (think back to the first UFC fights and Royce Gracie), athletes were allowed to fight in the Gi. However, as the time passed on, the kimono was declared...
Easily Escape The Single Leg X And Take Your Opponent’s Back
Nov 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Just because you’re in a bad spot to begin with in BJJ, it doesn’t have to mean that you’ll end up getting swept or submitted! If you know what you’re doing, then you can turn...
Learn This Crucial Attack: The One-Handed Straight Ankle Lock
Oct 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
As you become more proficient in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and as you accrue mat time, you’re going to have to start exploring some options you haven’t explored before. That is to say –...
