Baratoplata From Spider Guard Is One Of The Coolest Submissions In BJJ
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple...
Ever Tried This Cool Back Take From De La Riva Guard?
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The De La Riva Guard is one of those positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that give you a lot of options… If only you learn how to play it right. However, some beginners find this guard to be...
This Heel Hook Setup Is One Of The Most Devastating Ones
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....
Threaten The Back Take & Front Headlock – With This Arm Drag Technique
Mar 13, 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,...
Advanced Heel Hook Details: Outside Triangle & Full Cross Finishes
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....
Marcelo Garcia Shows How To Perfect The North South Choke
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia is one of the bjj greats. His weapon of choice was often the Guillotine with which he submitted quite a few big names. Among them are: Victor Estima, Josh Hinger, Kron Gracie, Mike...
The Cross Pick: Super Effective Takedown For BJJ Athletes
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The reality is that the majority of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes are bad at wrestling. And not just when it comes to their offense, but their defense as well – for example, their reaction time...
Getting (A Bit) Older? Closed Guard & Half Guard Should Be Your Go-To’s
Mar 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Learning martial arts can be a challenging but fulfilling pursuit regardless of age. Martial arts is great because it can improve your health and is a gateway to becoming more active. Other hobbies...
Neil Melanson Shows How To Do The “Ankle Lace”
Mar 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In Jiu-Jitsu, 80% of your time will be spent either defending your guard or passing the guard. Against a very high level guard player, passing the guard is definitely one of the hardest aspects to...
These Details Will Make Your Mount Control 2x Better
Mar 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting to the Mount is already difficult enough… But setting up submissions from there can be even tougher. And why? Well, it’s because your training partners know what’s coming next. They...
Try This Single Leg Takedown Finish The Next Time You Have It
Mar 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting to the Single Leg is already hard… But getting the actual takedown can be even tougher. Especially if your opponent knows how to defend and if your favorite setup (i.e. probably...
Marcus Tinoco Explains The Easiest Way To Get Rid Of The Lasso Guard
Mar 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the guard of a much larger opponent can sometimes be a difficult task. However, if it’s done right, you will be in great shape to win the match. One thing that we have talked about in past...
Jeff Glover Shows How To Use A Single Leg To Get Out Of Side Control
Mar 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying safe and escaping the side control 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...
Deep Half Guard: Try These 3 Highly Efficient Sweeps
Mar 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Deep Half Guard is one of those Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu positions that is mostly used for sweeps, rather than for submissions. However, if you’re open-minded enough, you can turn the Deep Half into...
This Snap Down to Backtake Sequence Works Perfectly for All Levels
Mar 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Playing the takedown game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be too complicated. Actually, it can be quite simple – if you learn how to set up takedowns which don’t require too...
This Straight Ankle Lock Variation Is Super Tight & Super Painful
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leglock submissions are alive and kicking! It seems like lower body attacks will not go out of fashion soon and how else could it be, when time after time we witness their efficiency on the highest...
Armbar From Side Control: These Details Make All The Difference
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Side Control is, for many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, their favorite position. And deservedly so, as it’s perhaps the safest one to hold and as it has a number of attacking options at its...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows Two Effective & Easy Single Leg Takedowns
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As we all know, the single leg is one of the most basic and high percentage takedowns in jiu jitsu. Whether youʼre standing on the ground, you need to incorporate the single leg takedown into your...
Is This The Tightest Kneebar Setup You’ve Ever Seen?
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic kneebar technique is similar to that of an armbar. The practitioner will...
This Kneebar From 50/50 Works Like A Charm
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The 50/50 is one of the most versatile positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – predominantly when it comes to Leg Locks. It gives you ample opportunities for a Heel Hook attack, and even for Kneebars,...
John Danaher Explains Why Strangles Are Better Than Joint Locks In BJJ
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you had to choose between strangles (i.e. chokes) and joint locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Which one of the two would you pick? Well, strangles would be the smartest choice. Why? John...
Top Lockdown Turk: A Fantastic Half Guard Option
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you looking for ways to gain even more control over your opponent – especially from top Half Guard? Then try the Top Lockdown Turk! Created by prominent flat-earth proponent Mr. Eddie...
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...
Jeff Glover Shares Valuable BJJ Longevity Tips & Great Guard Drills
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover is truly one of a kind. One of the best-recognized BJJ athletes in the world, Jeff hasn’t just been extraordinarily successful in competition – but he’s also had a fair...
