UFC Referee Marc Goddard Teaches Grappling: “He’s The First On The Mats, Last One Off”
Sep 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Marc Goddard is one of the world’s top-ranking MMA referees, currently in the UFC where he kept a keen eye on a number of title fights in the last few years. However, what a lot of people...
Gui Mendes Explains Crucial Guard Passing Principle for BJJ White Belts
Sep 13, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a truly a never-ending journey. There will always be something new to learn… But you’ve got to start somewhere. You have to start from the white belt level –...
Try These Special Strength Exercises For BJJ Performance
Sep 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, having great technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most important skill you can have… However, it isn’t everything you need. Contrary to the popular opinion, you also need to...
Try This Snatch Single Leg Takedown: Even a White Belt Can Do It
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a white belt without a grappling background… Or you simply haven’t given much time nor attention to learning takedowns? Whatever the case may be, it’s vital that you start...
The Matrix: A Powerful, But Very Dangerous BJJ Attack
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
As you climb the ladder of your BJJ skillset and belts, you’re going to start experimenting with some different options. Especially when it comes to Gi Jiu-Jitsu and the way you develop your...
Andrew Wiltse Explains How to Stop The Seat-Up Guard Retention
Sep 05, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve finally managed to somewhat break free of the opponent’s Spider Guard… And you’re going for the pass to Side Control. But to no avail: the opponent somehow manages...
Can’t Hold Back Mount? Then You Should Do This
Sep 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the opponent’s guard and taking their back is hard enough. But maintaining that newly established back control can be even tougher; especially for those BJJ athletes who don’t...
Learn the Guard Pull to Balloon Sweep with Gezary Matuda
Sep 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it’s often the simplest of solutions that work best. The fancy techniques with a hundred required moves… They have their place in Arte Suave. But if you...
These Are The 5 Biggest Guard Retention Mistakes
Sep 01, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
If your guard retention sucks, then you should be quick to take into consideration these 5 biggest mistakes you’re making! Professor Jon Thomas explains them – it’s up to you to...
The Most Painful No Gi Side Control by Josh Barnett
Aug 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the point of merely holding an advantageous position? Sure, you can use it to control your opponent, as well as to set up an eventual transition to another position or submission…...
This Unorthodox Straight Ankle Lock Works Incredibly Well
Aug 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Straight Ankle Lock is often the very first Leg Lock that a BJJ white belt learns. However, with time, the athlete starts focusing more on other submission holds, such as the Heel Hook…...
Improve Your Wrestling Skills by Focusing More on Your Pressure
Aug 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Does your wrestling kinda make no sense? As in, no matter how much you’ve been drilling the move(s), you just can’t seem to hit them properly during rolls or in competition? What’s...
These Simple Tips Will Make Your Single Leg X Game 10x Better
Aug 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Single Leg X is a fantastic position, full of sweep and transition options, as well as of submissions that follow it. However, you have to know how to play this position well first, before you...
Mikey Musumeci Explains the Most Important Concepts and Position for White Belts
Aug 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is among the best BJJ competitors in the world. He holds four IBJJF World Championship gold medals and is undefeated in the submission-only and ADCC ruleset this year. He has achieved...
Sneaky Mount Transition from Side Control by Pedro Sauer
Aug 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t you sometimes feel as if getting into Mount from Side Control is really difficult? That, no matter how you try to do it, your training partners are always one step ahead of you and are...
Wrestling World Champ J’Den Cox Explains Biggest Takedown Mistakes That BJJ Athletes Make
Aug 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us… Do you feel as if your takedowns somewhat suck? That no matter how good your ground game is, that it isn’t enough to foreshadow your lack of wrestling skills? If the...
Make Them Rethink Their Lives With This Helicopter Armbar Setup
Aug 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
You’re on the bottom, but your Open Guard isn’t so good… Which shows, as you’re flat on your back and the opponent is gripping your pants! Their intent is obvious: they want...
Gordon Ryan Explains Weird Grip for Easier Mount Control and Attacks
Aug 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Getting into the Mount position in BJJ is hard enough… But maintaining it and attacking from it can be even tougher, especially if your training partner/opponent knows what they’re doing....
Last Ditch Armbar Escape for When Opponent Is Close To Tapping You Out
Aug 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The best escape is to never get caught by the submission in the first place… But everyone who trains BJJ knows that’s far from what happens on a day-to-day basis. You get caught –...
Try This Surprising Standing Loop Choke Setup by Joel Bouhey
Aug 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Loop chokes are fun! They’re so simple to set up that it’s almost ridiculous how easily you can get them sometimes… It’s just that your opponents don’t expect such a...
This Simple Arm Triangle Escape Works Surprisingly Well
Aug 10, 2021BJJEE1 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...
How To Defend Against Stack Passing? Here’s The Answer
Aug 09, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Stack passes are one of the most common types of guard passes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; no doubt that you have a training partner or two who give you trouble with them. And if you don’t know how...
This Old School RNC Setup Works Great in the Street
Aug 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Stuff doesn’t have to be fancy in order to work in BJJ. Actually, more often than not, it’s the simple techniques and setups that win the day; not the complicated moves. For instance,...
Easy Wrist Lock Setup From Side Control (When Opponent Frames)
Aug 06, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you even Wrist Lock, bro? If not, then you should! It doesn’t matter if a lot of your training partners say that it’s a “dirty move” – it’s a technique that...
