The Back Triangle From Low Chair Sit Position – Here’s How To Get It
Nov 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Triangle Choke is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. While most commonly associated with the Closed Guard setup, the Triangle can be executed from all sorts of...
Want A Fast Win In A BJJ Match? Go For A Heel Hook
Nov 13, 2022BJJEE1 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....
How Should You Defend Against A Collar Tie?
Nov 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been in a situation where you’re in a Collar Tie with your training partner… And you can’t quite figure out what to do from there, especially if their grip on your head is a...
Roy Dean Shows A Simple, Yet Powerful Wrist Control
Nov 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The gift wrap position is a very powerful that you should be using in your Jiu-Jitsu. It’s a kind of hybrid mount-back position where you can control your opponent. It is even possible to...
3 Super-Effective Omoplata Escapes For Old Guys In BJJ
Nov 12, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Wrestle Up: The Unfair Advantage In BJJ
Nov 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you wrestle up in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If you don’t, you’re missing out on an enormous unfair advantage over your training partners and opponents. For starters, most BJJ athletes...
Tye Ruotolo Shows A “Kiss Of The Dragon To Kneebar” Setup
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you enjoy playing the Reverse De La Riva Guard, then the Kiss Of The Dragon might be one of your favorite entries/transitions… And if that’s the case, then going for a Kneebar off of...
The “Money Vela” – Old School Armlock Setup From Standing
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the greatest thing about Jiu-Jitsu is its vast arsenal of submission holds. These can come from any position and in the most unexpected way. A very good postion to set up submissions is from...
Henry Akins Will Make You Rethink The Way You Do The Hip Escape
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Hip Escape (or the Shrimp) is a fundamental BJJ technique that almost everyone is taught in their very first class. However, as fundamental as it is, you could still probably improve it –...
Never Get Smashed In Butterfly Guard Again – With These Tips By Adam Wardzinski
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you often get smashed in Butterfly Guard? Well, if that’s the case, you’re obviously not doing something right – and it might very well be the case that this “stuff”...
Kimura From Closed Guard: Setup (And Variations) By Roy Dean
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Kimura from Closed Guard… Many a times the first submission of every BJJ white belt. Hits right into the nostalgia, doesn’t it? Kimura (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), chicken wing/double...
The Unexpected “Outside Heel Bar” Is Just The Leg Lock You Need
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 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 trap the...
Gordon Ryan’s Competition Advice: “Make Them Carry Your Bodyweight”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The ultimate goal of a BJJ match is to submit your opponent… But you don’t have to go for the submission immediately. Rather, if the ruleset is such that it allows for a longer match...
Samuel Nagai Shows A Cool Way To Pass Spider Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Spider Guard is a very effective type of guard in BJJ and has been heavily used since the late 1980’s. The spider guard is specific to the gi (kimono) but can also be used in a modified way in...
Ruotolo Brothers Reveal A “Surprise Attack” From Bottom Half Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
The Leg Pin: Step On Your Training Partner’s Leg & Pass Their Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know… It’s not easy being a fresh white belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Among other things, because there’s so, so much to learn. However, if you try to focus on learning the concepts...
Craig Jones Demonstrates A Useful Kneebar Drill
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 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...
The Nelson Necktie Is A Powerful BJJ Choke – Here’s How To Do It
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most famous quotes in BJJ that came from grandmaster Helio Gracie is – for chokes, there are no tough guys. The safest way to defeat an opponent in grappling and fighting is to get...
This Guard Recovery Variation Seems Almost Too Easy…
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The game of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about constantly improving yourself. You should always be on the hunt to make better, faster, more efficient progress… So that you’re always one...
Fabiano Scherner Reveals Brutal Arm Triangle Choke Details
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been on the receiving end of an Arm Triangle (Head & Arm Choke) submission? Of course you have… And how did it feel? It sucks, right. When you feel that choke tighten, there isn’t much...
Ever Tried These Details For Passing De La Riva Guard?
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What the De La Riva Guard is, is an open guard. Usually it’s utilized when someone is doing standing passes. The reach makes De La Riva ideal for this type of situation. Other option for standing...
Try This Simple Guillotine Choke Setup Against Seated Opponent
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Guillotines are a quite interesting submissions. While some avoid them due to compromising position, others accelerate using them. Many beginners quote guillotine as the first submission to ever...
Critical Guillotine Choke Finishing Details: Pull & Compress
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The guillotine is a cruel strangulation. It goes fast, from multiple angles, no matter how strong you are. This versatility and speed make the guillotine ideal for sport BJJ players, who occasionally...
Josh Barnett Demonstrates The Most Painful No-Gi Side Control
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Many Jiujiteiros think that transitioning from a “normal” Side Control to Kesa Gatame means to simply “throw” their arm around the opponent’s head. However, if you do...
