BJJ Fundamentals: Basic Single Leg Takedown
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having a good standup game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a must if you want to become a complete BJJ athlete… Which is why it’s best to start working on your takedowns as soon as possible....
Incredible Hip Heist Sweep Details By Firas Zahabi
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The closed guard is likely the first type of guard a student will learn in BJJ. The closed guard is just one of the many guards you’ll encounter in your training. It is a part of the identity of...
Finish The Single Leg Every Time With This Simple Leg Lift Technique
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE1 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...
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...
Improve Your Rear Naked Choke With The “Switch Arm” Drill
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: it’s all in the details. In those small adjustments that can improve your technique by tenfold, but which you’d never come across if someone...
Turn The Corner When Opponent Sprawls – And Finish The Takedown
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo,...
Self Defense Technique: Head & Arm Choke Against A Punch
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One can never necessarily be completely “ready” for a real self defense situation, however, we can increase our odds of surviving against a violent attacker by targeting certain moves, and...
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...
Mica Galvao’s Armbar From Knee Slice Pass Setup
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there’s a really cool Armbar setup you can go for when passing the opponent’s guard with a Knee Slice? Yup! It’s one of Mica Galvao‘s favorite submission...
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...
Having Trouble Against Bigger Guys In BJJ? Use The Frame Lasso
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
For smaller grapplers out there in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world, things can be a little tricky when you enter competitions and step onto the mat to see that your opponent is a hulking figure, almost...
This Sneaky Leg Lock From X-Guard… Will Get You Lots Of Taps
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having an ability to utilize a wide array of guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can only make you better. So, as soon as you start feeling comfortable with the “classic” guards (i.e. Closed Guard,...
The “Elbow On Calf” Is One Of The Most Unexpected Submissions, Ever
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Heel hooks, calf slicers, and neck cranks are all deemed dangerous submissions and prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), a non-profit that hosts...
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...
Darce Choke From Half Guard – Here’s How To Get It
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, let us guess. You’re one of those jiujiteiros that has really long arms, and you simply adore hitting your training partners and opponents with the Darce, don’t you? In fact, we’re...
Brilliant SCARF CHOKE Setup That’ll Make Your Opponents Go “Zzzz” Fast
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Chokes, it could be argued, are the king of submissions. When you lock in an Armbar, a Kimura, a Straight Ankle Lock, or even a Heel Hook… If the adrenaline is running high, your opponent can...
Surprise Your Opponents With The Estima Lock Submission
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Estima Lock is an infamous foot lock that was developed by the Estima brothers Victor and Braulio. At the 2011 No Gi World Championship Victor Estima won all his matches by Estima lock. The...
How To Open Closed Guard In BJJ? Andre Galvao Demonstrates
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...
The Ghost Escape – One Of The Best Ways To Escape Side Control
Dec 18, 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...
Do You Even Z Guard, Bro? It’s Time To Learn It – Felipe Pena Shows How
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us… Do you feel like you’re a bit behind the “modern” game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If so, then you’re probably not playing the Z Guard game, either. But...
Henry Akins Reveals A Hidden Detail For Finishing The Americana
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Ude Garami aka the ‘Americana’ is probably the first submission you will learn in a Jiu-Jitsu class. It’s very basic and very powerful. If you have been training a long time, then chances...
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...
Improve Your Triangle Choke Squeeze With These Details
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The triangle choke is one of the most popular submissions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It has proven its effectiveness in BJJ and MMA competitions and is undoubtedly one of the strongest strangles. A...
Armdrag To Snapdown: Your New Favorite Takedown Technique
Dec 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Short on takedown techniques, especially in no-gi? Well, that sucks… Would be great if you could do something about it, wouldn’t it? Well, here’s a technique that you’re going...
