How Can I Train a New BJJ Technique So That I Don’t Forget It?
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, so many techniques! You know how it is: BJJ offers an enormous amount of sweeps, submissions and escapes to choose from, so much so that it’s truly a great treat to be at the class, to roll...
Opponent Too Defensive? Use The Knee On Belly Pressure & Have Some Fun
Jan 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you’ve passed your opponent’s guard, ended up in Side Control and that you’re trying to find a way to finish them from there… However, they’re too...
Take The Back From Closed Guard?
Jan 13, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Taking the back from positions like Mount, Side Control and Half Guard is something that you’re probably used to aim for, something that you’ve likely practiced for hundreds and hundreds...
You’ve Been Doing It Wrong; This Is The Secret To An Effective Lockdown in BJJ
Dec 30, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners think that the Lockdown is just about, well, locking your opponent’s leg – but it’s not that simple. Coach Magnus Hansson, from 10th Planet...
Opening The Closed Guard In No Gi Is Tough, But This One Works Perfectly
Dec 29, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
As you might have noticed, opening the Closed Guard in No Gi is super tricky business… Or, at the very least – a lot of times, it is much more difficult to do than it is the case in the Gi....
This Triangle “Trap” Setup Is So Simple You’ll Be Using It All The Time
Dec 26, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover, one of the BJJ community’s most beloved jiujiteiros and most creative competitors, has prepared quite a treat – in this video with Bernardo Faria, he explains how you can create...
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...
Don’t Get Disqualified Doing This Sweep
Dec 19, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
There are BJJ sweeps… And then are the BJJ sweeps! You know what we mean by that – there are some sweeps that you just cannot take your eyes off, whether it’s because of the great...
Start Tapping Everyone With The Leg-in Triangle aka The Cryangle From All Positions
Dec 18, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
The… What? Yes – the Cryangle! *Spooky music plays in the background* Yes, this position does feel as terrifying as it sounds, and you can use it both as a choke in and of itself, as well as...
How Rickson Gracie Passes: The Most Effective Way To Pass The Guard Explained
Dec 17, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, the „real“ BJJ secrets or not-so-obvious details to getting a lot better get revealed. This guard passing detail, presented by SBG’s Matt Thornton, falls into that category –...
Do The Folding Pass Every Single Time On Any Type Of Guard With Buchecha
Dec 07, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus „Buchecha“ Almeida is one of the greatest grapplers of all time. Being a 6x World Champion, he owes a lot of his success to his amazing passing game – which, more often than not, shows...
Bring The Pain With the Shin Whizzer to Darce
Oct 31, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
The shin whizzer is a technique that your opponents often don’t expect, and it is a powerful starting point for a whole rainbow of colorful submissions. In these two videos from Neil...
Learn Nicky Ryan’s ADCC 2019 Sweep-Takedown
Oct 29, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
In this year’s ADCC match against Shane Jamil Hill-Taylor, Nicky Ryan displayed a great and kind of a confusing technique: starting from the bottom seated position, he scored a sweep that...
How To Drill The Seio Nage Throw So It Works for You
Sep 06, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Ilias Illiadis, a Judo World and Olympic medalist, is one of the history’s greatest judokas. In this video, he points out a few interesting details so as to how to properly drill your Seio Nage...
These 10th Planet Warm-Up Sequences Will Improve Your Game
Sep 06, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
The 10th Planet warm-up approach has received a lot of credit due to its ingenuity. And that’s for a good reason – it is easy to apply and it leads to better performance. In these two videos,...
Simple Detail To Never Get Your Guard Passed With a Leg Drag Ever Again
Aug 04, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
The leg drag is one of those passes that are taught in beginner classes, but that are used on regular basis by superior athletes at high-level competitions. And why is that? Because it’s simple...
Overlooked & Undervalued: The Importance of Grip Strength For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jun 17, 2014
There are many things that get overlooked when it comes to being a good grappler. One such thing is your grip strength. There are plenty of ways to go about working on it,...
