This Is How To Do The Reverse Hitchhiker Escape (From Armbar)
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So your opponent caught you in an Armbar and is really close to finishing it… And the only thing stopping them from doing so is the defensive grip you have. But, rest assured, it’s...
Here’s How To Escape The Kimura From North South Position In BJJ
Jul 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone has that one strong training partner in the gym, whose submission of choice is the Kimura. He catches everyone in it from the North South position and gets the tap in 1-2 seconds after he...
You Have To Learn This Kimura Defense From Bottom Half Guard
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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? So you’re in...
Tom DeBlass Shows How To Defend Against The Kimura From Closed Guard
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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? Getting caught in a...
Here’s How To Do The Hitchhiker Escape (Against Armbar From Closed Guard)
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you probably want to learn submissions and nothing else, right? Of course you do, because that’s what makes BJJ so exciting! Choking someone out with a...
Leg Lock Defense Technique: The Roll Through
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
This Grip Is Super Effective Against Heel Hooks & Other Leg Locks
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
Turtle Guard: How To Escape The Seatbelt Grip Every Time In Turtle
May 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In general, the Turtle position is supposed to be a defensive position where you stay briefly to either sweep or transition to some form of guard retention. But it’s definitely not considered to be...
Ryan Hall Shows Outside Heel Hook Defense (When Setting Up A Waiter Sweep)
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no doubt that the half guard is one of the most versatile positions in BJJ. Developed in the 1990’s by Roberto “Gordo” Correa, legend has it that Gordo developed the move as a means...
Matheus Diniz Shows 3 Ways To Defend Your Back In BJJ
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The back mount is the most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and arguably according to some (including John Danaher), even in MMA. It is regarded as a powerful position because you control...
Ezekiel Choke From Mount: How To Defend Against It?
Feb 24, 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...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows How To Escape The Dreaded Body Triangle Position
Feb 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Body Triangle in Jiu-Jitsu is one of the absolute worst positions you could end up in. Not only is your back taken, but you’re experiencing this tremendous pressure across your ribcage… That...
Here’s How To Defend Against The Outside Ashi Position
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Japanese term ashi garami translates literally to “leg entanglement”. Cross ashi garami refers to trapping or entangling an opponents’ leg across your own center line. Inside sankaku is a...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows A Simple Outside Heel Hook Defense (From 50/50)
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
Last-Ditch Rear Naked Choke Escape: Clear The Thumb Line
Jan 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Well, well, well. What do we have here… You’re in trouble again, aren’t you? You’ve given up your back, your opponent took it, placed their hooks in and is working on a choke. You are pretty...
The (Somewhat) Easy Way To Escape Knee On Belly – By Paul Schreiner
Jan 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you struggle when your training partners and opponents hit you with the Knee On Belly position? When they’re having so much fun with it? The Knee On Belly doesn’t just hurt the body, it hurts...
Here’s How To Escape Technical Mount… The Easy Way
Dec 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Remember every time you are stuck in the mount and you can’t escape for dear life? You are being smashed and left at the mercy of your opponent and are clueless on how to escape? For many...
The 3 Directions Of Movement You Need In Closed Guard
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re stuck in Closed Guard, you better know how to move… Otherwise, you’ll get swept and/or submitted in a blink of an eye. Opening a strong closed guard in No Gi is usually...
Basic Side Control Escape: Here’s How To Do It
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Just started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Awesome! For now, you should learn some basic techniques, especially defensive ones; such as the basic Side Control escape. Escaping the sidecontrol is one...
Crucial Side Control Escape Concept: Move Their Head
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Escaping the sidecontrol is one of the biggest challenges any beginner faces and it’s paramount to mastering bjj or even just saying you have rudimentary skills. Coming out of side control is no...
Caught In Single Leg X? No Problem – Just Take Their Back
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Uh-oh… You’re caught in a Single Leg X and you’re in danger of getting swept and leglocked. You need to escape. Just because you’re in a bad spot to begin with in BJJ, it...
Gordon Ryan Explains Crucial Concepts For Escaping Chokes In BJJ
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become dangerous in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then you need to “up” your defense as well… For, if you’re comfortable with the thought of getting caught in a...
Unexpected Counter To The Front Headlock (Even You Will Be Surprised)
Dec 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are a must if you want to dictate the pace of a match. Joe Rogan said that fighters with strong takedown games can push the pace better because the takedown threat is always looming. This...
Caught In A Heel Hook? Counter With A Toehold
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leglocks have been at the center of the bjj zeitgeist for quite some time. They are referred to as the great equalizer. Cases like this are just why. A white belt competitor named James Hunt had an...
