What’s The Real Difference Between Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ground Game?
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You might’ve started out training both BJJ and Judo at the same time… Thinking that if you combine the two arts, you will become an unstoppable grappler! But what you didn’t expect...
The “Overwrap Uki Waza” Is One Of The Easiest Takedowns For BJJ Athletes
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you struggle with takedowns in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A lot of BJJ athletes certainly do struggle with this aspect of their game, especially in the gi. If that’s been the case for you as well,...
This “Bear Hug” Throw Works Great In Self Defense
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The ultimate position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yup, you know it – taking the opponent’s back. Whether it’s while on the mats or while standing, when you take the opponent’s back… They’re...
Satoshi Ishii Shows A Great Judo Throw Setup For BJJ Athletes
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are the mark of all grappling sports (Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo etc). They all rely on taking the fight to the ground, regardless of what you do afterwards. Takedowns can be a tough...
The Importance Of Controlling Motion & Distance In Wrestling (For BJJ Practitioners)
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes feel… Intimidated by wrestling? As in, whenever you’re supposed to practice takedowns and throws, you feel out of your depth? That’s alright. But here’s the...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Teaches The Best Grips Take Everybody Down In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, known – among other things – for his superb takedown and throw skills. So, if you want to improve your stand-up game in...
Jacare Demonstrates A Great Morote Seoi Nage Variation
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do your Judo throws suck? Don’t worry, you’re not alone – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start working on them! For example, here is a super effective throw setup...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Demonstrates A Rolling Kata Garuma Setup
May 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Your takedowns could use some work, couldn’t they? Yup, it’s time to start improving them – and there’s no better way to do that than to focus on your grips and drills!...
John Danaher Shares Super Important Details For BJJ Takedown Game
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Does your takedown game in Jiu-Jitsu sort of suck? Would you like to further improve it? If you’re looking to improve your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu takedowns, then you need to pay attention to the...
João Rocha Shows How To Do The Ken Ken Uchi Mata
Apr 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a BJJ match match, you are likely to face a standing opponent that will have stiff arms and their butt far away from you. They use this as a stalling position to avoid getting thrown. Here Joao...
Pat Downey Shows A Super Useful Takedown For Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 16, 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...
Sumi Gaeshi: An Optimal High Crotch Counter
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are a must if you want to dictate the pace of a match. Joe Rogan said that fighters with strong takedown games can push the pace better because the takedown threat is always looming. So...
John Danaher Demonstrates A Simple Arm Drag & Hip Kouchi Trip
Feb 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say: the simplest of solutions are often the best of solutions. Be it in life or on the mats. So, if you are having some life or grappling related problems, perhaps it’s time to...
Simple & Easy Setup: Uchi Mata To Front Headlock
Dec 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You don’t need a lot of takedowns in your skill-set to feel confident when starting a match from the feet. You simply need to pick a few of them, practice them as much as you can and from as much...
Using a T-Shirt To Set Up Massive Throws For Self Defense
Nov 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
„There’s no Gi in the streets man, that Jiu Jitsu/Judo stuff wouldn’t work on me.“ How many times have you heard that sentence being uttered? You’ve probably defended the...
How Can You Improve Your Takedowns When Training in a BJJ Academy?
Aug 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you are an owner and/or a coach in a BJJ academy, it might be the case that your students haven’t done a lot of takedown training up until now. Whatever the reason for that may be, it...
This Is The Simplest Single Leg Variation You’ll Learn – And You’ll Love It
Jul 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Single Leg… We know, we know. You actually do like this takedown technique, even though you suck at it. But you’d still prefer to not be so bad at it, although it is – for...
Yoko Tomoe Nage – The Perfect Judo Throw For BJJ Practitioners
Jun 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Hey… We get it. Judo throws have never been your “thing” when it comes to BJJ. You’ve never felt comfortable with using them when you roll. Plus, when you face someone whose grips send the:...
This No-Gi Kouchi Gari Variation Is An Easy Takedown Option
May 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say: the simplest of solutions are often the best of solutions. Be it in life or on the mats. So, if you are having some life or grappling related problems, perhaps it’s time...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Teaches Best Takedown Grips & Drills
Feb 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history. His modern approach to the “game” is what inspired many to follow the same tracks;...
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...
Every BJJ White Belt Has To Know These Takedowns & Throws
Jul 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There are some techniques that you simply have to know how to do in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And those aren’t limited just to Hip Escapes, Armbars, Rear Naked Chokes and similar – but...
Hips & Head Position: The Most Important Judo Lesson You Should Know
Jun 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There’s scarcely any Jiu-Jitsu athlete who doesn’t want to get good at Judo throws. Everyone wants to be able to send other people flying through the air… But learning how to do so...
Overwrap Uki Waza: One Of The BEST Sacrifice Throws For Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns and throws don’t come naturally to a lot of Jiujiteiros. To many, they are easier to learn in No Gi… But put them in a Gi scenario, and they’re unaware of what...
