This Armbar Escape Works Great When Opponent Crosses Both Feet Over Your Head
Jan 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re struggling with Armbar escapes? Not to worry; once you get caught in an Armbar, getting out can be extremely difficult. Especially when your opponent/training partner knows what...
These Concepts Make the Closed Guard Simple to Understand
Dec 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The path of understanding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seems to happen in waves. When you first begin training, you’re utterly confused; but then, after some time, things start to seem simple...
This High Percentage North South Kimura Defense Is Simple To Execute
Dec 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone has that one strong training partner in the gym, whose submission of choice is the Kimura. He catches everyone in it from the North South position and gets the tap in 1-2 seconds after he...
Do You Struggle with Breaking Closed Guard? These Tips Will Help
Dec 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Breaking Closed Guard is one of those things that a lot of BJJ athletes – especially white and blue belts – have quite a bit of trouble with. Especially when they’re going against...
Backstep – The Basic Entry Into The BJJ Honeyhole Position
Dec 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking to improve your Leg Lock game (or even if you just started developing it), then you simply have to learn how to enter into Leg Lock positions, such as the Honeyhole…...
This Cheeky Armbar From Top Closed Guard Works Surprisingly Well
Dec 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Armbar from Closed Guard is often times the first submission you’ll ever learn. As you drill it from one side to another, you’ll also get to understand the importance of using your hips...
This Back Trip Setup is Perfect for Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t let the complexity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling in general fool you. A lot of times, it won’t be the complicated stuff that will give you the edge in training nor the win at a...
Set Up The 4/11 Position From Butterfly Guard – And Get Your Leglocks
Dec 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a Jiujiteiro that adores leglocks and setups that lead to them, then we have an awesome treat for you! In fact, it is so awesome that you’ll find yourself using it rather...
Chain Passing is The Missing Link in Your Guard Passing Progress
Dec 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Does it feel as if your guard passing is somewhat stagnating? As in, you do know a number of guard passes and you perform most of them with reasonable quality… But no matter how much you try,...
The Half Nelson Choke From the Back Will Surprise Your Opponents
Dec 10, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Taking someone’s back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the ultimate transition. That is, it’s the hardest position for your opponents to escape from; so, it’d probably make sense for you...
Caught in a Top Side Control Guillotine Choke? Try This Last Resort Escape
Dec 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So here’s the thing, and it’s quite embarrassing actually… You have top Side Control, which is fantastic. But somehow along the line, you managed to get caught in a Guillotine...
Tight Hips? Do These Stretches & Improve Your BJJ Guard Retention
Dec 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
“It’s all in the hips” is a sentence you’ll hear more than once on your road to BJJ black belt (and beyond). And it’s a true one, to say the least; your hips’...
Improve Your Knee Slice Pass by Controlling The Opponent’s Head
Nov 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Knee Slice Pass is the bread and butter technique for many BJJ athletes. It works remarkably well with other passes and it offers you a chance to stay tight to your opponent while passing to Side...
Try This Slick Armbar from Side Control Setup by Nicholas Meregali
Nov 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Usually, when learning how to set up an Armbar from Side Control, you’re taught to pull your opponent towards you (by grabbing behind their shoulder); so as to expose them not just for Armbar,...
If Your Side Control Escapes Suck, Follow These Tips
Nov 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So your Side Control escapes kinda suck, don’t they? Don’t worry – we’ve all been there at one point in time or another (sometimes more than once, especially as you climb...
Marcelo Garcia Teaches Armbar Setup vs. Kneeling Opponent
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You might be in favor of starting on your feet (if so, kudos to you). Or you might feel more comfortable pulling guard and forcing your opponent to pass it – why not. But whatever your...
The Big Brother Sweep is Your New Favorite Sweep from Closed Guard
Nov 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There’s no denying it: sweeping people from Closed Guard can sometimes be surprisingly difficult. Especially as you climb through the ranks and as your opponents become more skillful in...
Neil Melanson Demonstrates How To Counter The “Ball Splitter”
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve been working hard on your Triangle Choke, haven’t you? Of course you have, it shows. Day in and day out, you’ve drilled it and practiced setting it up in every single roll....
Not Satisfied with Ashi Garami? Turn It Into The “Classic Reap”
Nov 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Ashi Garami is often the very first Leg Lock position you’ll learn, as you get acquainted with the ways of the Straight Ankle Lock. But chances are that you’ll soon enough get bored...
Got Swept From Mount? Go For This Armbar Setup
Nov 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One of the biggest mistakes that lower belts make in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is giving up. And no, we’re not talking about the blue belt who quit the moment he got promoted; but the situations in...
BJJ Basics: Learn These 3 Types Of Top Mount Posture
Nov 16, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re just starting out in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, things can seem a bit complicated and a bit more then hectic at times. But when you break it down, BJJ is simply comprised out of a set of...
Easily Escape The Single Leg X And Take Your Opponent’s Back
Nov 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Just because you’re in a bad spot to begin with in BJJ, it doesn’t have to mean that you’ll end up getting swept or submitted! If you know what you’re doing, then you can turn...
BJJ Game Changer: Focus More On CONCEPTS – Less On TECHNIQUES
Nov 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Getting good in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t always as effortless as it may seem. When looking at it from the sidelines, it seems as easy as: „Watch a technique, learn it, and then use it during...
Make Your Guard Difficult To Pass by Using These Tips
Nov 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Your offense will be only as good as your defense is. In that way, your ability to impose attacks from the bottom… Will be only as good as your ability to prevent the opponent from passing your...
