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...
Luke Harris Shows A Neat Way To Get To Front Headlock (From Standing)
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
While it has experienced a recent uptick in its popularity, the front headlock is perhaps the most under-appreciated position in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling. Although the...
Integrating Wrestling Into BJJ – Taking The Back From Front Headlock
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
While it has experienced a recent uptick in its popularity, the front headlock is perhaps the most under-appreciated position in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling. Although the...
Mason Fowler Shows A Great Butterfly Sweep Setup From Closed Guard
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Your closed guard is only as effective as your ability to use it for sweeps, transitions and submissions is… However, it’s only as useful as your ability to preserve it when your...
This Modified Americana Lock From Crucifix Works Like A Charm
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Crucifix is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it tends to be somewhat elusive to athletes, especially those who haven’t learned how to set it up. The crucifix is...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Highly Effective Triangle Choke Setup From Butterfly Guard
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
This Kimura Variation Is Incredibly Painful (From Kesa Gatame)
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In Judo the scarf hold/Kesa Gatame is a popular position to pin your opponent, but for some strange reason, BJJ players see it as a risky position because they feel that you can get their back taken....
Owen Livesey Shows How To Use The Side Smash Side Control
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already...
This Brabo To D’Arce Choke Transition Works Extremely Well
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
Here’s How To Hit An Armbar Directly Off A Guard Pass
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
n order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
This X-Pass To Knee Slice Pass Works Spectacularly Well
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
On the lookout for new guard passing techniques? Here is a great guard passing set up: X-Pass to Knee Slice Pass! Aidan Sericolo demonstrates:
This Bow & Arrow Choke Variation Works Great From Closed Guard
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there is a way to set up the Bow and Arrow Choke from Closed Guard? You didn’t? Well, here is how to do it! A Bow & Arrow Choke, is a chokehold used in Brazilian...
This Knee Cut Pass Entry Is Lightning-Fast And Super Effective
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you know how to enter into a Knee Cut Pass against a seated opponent? If not, then here’s a great technique you can use from here on out! The Esgrima knee slice pass is one of those old...
Reinier de Ridder Shows A Simple & Effective Single Leg Takedown For MMA
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to train mixed martial arts (MMA) and use Jiu-Jitsu to your advantage, then you need to learn how to set up takedowns! Especially with the help of the wall. Nowadays most MMA...
Here’s How To Open The Opponent’s Elbows In Closed Guard (When They’re Super Tight)
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are you supposed to do against an opponent who keeps their arms super tight inside your Closed Guard… How are you supposed to open their elbows? Bjk world champion Mason Fowler shows you...
Broken Posture In Closed Guard? Andre Galvao Shows What To Do
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Posture is one of the core principles of jiu-jitsu. Proper posture will keep you safe from submissions and sweeps. So your opponent broke your posture in Closed Guard? This is a bad position to be...
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...
Here’s How To Get The Crucifix Immediately From Knee Cut Pass
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Crucifix is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it tends to be somewhat elusive to athletes, especially those who haven’t learned how to set it up. The Crucifix is...
Jay Rodriguez Reveals Awesome Body Lock Passing Details (From Underhook)
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing: one of the most efficient styles of passing guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But, truth be told, there are a lot of details to get right for it. Body Lock passing can be a great...
Roger Gracie Shows How To Open The Leg Against A Tight Turtle – And Get The Hook In
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The best moves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, arguably, the ones which aren’t (too) complicated – and that you can resort to more often than not. These high percentage techniques need to be learned...
Here Is A Simple Way To Beat The Grapevine (From Bottom Mount)
Jun 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re in bottom Mount and your opponent hooked your legs? This is called a grapevine. And it can be quite difficult to get rid of. When you are stuck in bottom mount, one of the ways your...
You’ve Got To Try This Hybrid Heel Hook Variation Off An Imanari Roll
Jun 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The infamous “Imanari Roll” is a rolling attack that starts from standing and transitions into a leglock. It can also be used as a takedown if you do not attack the leg lock and instead...
Omoplata Tips: Prevent The Hand From Moving To The Other Side
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping out”...
