The Under Cross Reap: Here’s How To Set It Up
Jan 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Japanese term ashi garami translates literally to “leg entanglement”. Cross ashi garami refers to trapping or entangling an opponents’ leg across your own center line. Inside sankaku is a...
Should You Chase Perfection In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Jan 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You want to get better, you want to improve as much as you can… And yeah, you want to come as close to perfection as possible – but should you really strive for that? That is,...
Cross Collar Choke Without Using The Gi – Yes, It Is Possible
Jan 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
This “Bear Hug” Throw Works Great In Self Defense
Jan 26, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Leg Pummeling: A Great Way To Counter Elevation From Butterfly Guard
Jan 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re in someone’s Butterfly Guard and they go to elevate you, you’re in Leg Lock danger. So, other than a Hip Switch, you could counter and defend against this elevation by...
BJJ & Judo Black Belt (And Former Navy SEAL) Shows How To Deescalate A Violent Situation
Jan 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone will find themselves in a (potentially) violent situation at one point in their life… And in that moment, it’s important that you know how to deescalate it. Jason...
Butt Scoot To Single Leg X: Here’s How To Do It
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you’re the top player in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match, it’s usually going to be you who’s going to control the pace of the bout. However, if the bottom player knows what he’s doing,...
Here’s How To Defend Against The Outside Ashi Position
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Japanese term ashi garami translates literally to “leg entanglement”. Cross ashi garami refers to trapping or entangling an opponents’ leg across your own center line. Inside sankaku is a...
The “Step In & Step Out” Drill Is Going To Help Your Guard Passing A Lot
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The over under pressure is one of the hardest guard passes to deal with. If your opponent knows what they are doing, it is a real nightmare… Anybody who watches the IBJFF black belt divisions knows...
BJJ Advice: Fight Them With Your Legs
Jan 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There generally isn’t such a thing as a “shortcut to success”. However, there are things that you could do to improve faster, no matter the area of your life – and it’s...
Have You Tried This Lockdown Technique From “Rock The Baby” Position?
Jan 23, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Dallas Niles Shows The Tightest Guillotine Choke From Crucifix
Jan 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Crucifix is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it tends to be somewhat elusive to athletes, especially those who haven’t learned how to set it up. The crucifix is...
Invisible Habits: An Important Link In Your BJJ Success
Jan 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Brian Glick Instagram Even if you’re not aware of them, there are some habits that you engage in while training and competing… That are hindering your improvement and...
BJJ Self Defense: Use These Tactics To Control Someone On The Ground
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows A Simple Outside Heel Hook Defense (From 50/50)
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
Andre Galvao Shows A Unique Back Take From “Rock The Baby” Position
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 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...
How To Know If Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is The Right Sport For You
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you just started training BJJ – or, perhaps you’ve been training it for quite some time already – but you’re sort of having second thoughts on whether or not this is truly the...
Andre Galvao Shows An Unusual “Rock The Baby Outside Leg Lockdown Attack”
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Robert Degle Shares 3 Things You Need To Heel Hook Someone
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the way of the Heel Hook… There are so many variations to it out there and, if you learn a reasonable number of them, you’re sure to become a well-respected training partner and...
Try These Simple (And Sneaky) Triangle Setups From Closed Guard
Jan 18, 2023BJJEE1 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...
This Toe Hold To Kneebar Setup Works Like A Charm
Jan 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Toe Hold is one of those submissions that you either love or hate. And the chances are that, no matter how many times you were submitted by it… That you’d love to learn how to apply it more...
Tom DeBlass Shows A Neat Straight Foot Lock To Outside Heel Hook Transition
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 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....
Superb Guard Passing Concept: Turn Their Head Away
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us. How many times have you thought to yourself: “Man, it would be really great if there were some tricks that would make me better on the mats immediately.” Probably dozens,...
Have You Tried This Kneebar Setup From Half Butterfly?
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Butterfly is a fantastic guard, particularly well-suited for various Leg Lock entries – depending on your training partner’s reaction. Most of us get caught up using our half...
