Mason Fowler Shows A Great Butterfly Sweep Setup From Closed Guard
Jul 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Your closed guard is only as effective as your ability to use it for sweeps, transitions and submissions is… However, it’s only as useful as your ability to preserve it when your...
This Modified Americana Lock From Crucifix Works Like A Charm
Jul 05, 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...
Firas Zahabi Shows A Highly Effective Triangle Choke Setup From Butterfly Guard
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
This Kimura Variation Is Incredibly Painful (From Kesa Gatame)
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In Judo the scarf hold/Kesa Gatame is a popular position to pin your opponent, but for some strange reason, BJJ players see it as a risky position because they feel that you can get their back taken....
Owen Livesey Shows How To Use The Side Smash Side Control
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already...
Key Mindset For Jiu-Jitsu: Taking It Step By Step
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting from the beginning of the round in Jiu-Jitsu to the submission can seem like a long road to take. Especially when rolling against someone who is on the same (or higher) skill level as you...
This Brabo To D’Arce Choke Transition Works Extremely Well
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
Here’s How To Hit An Armbar Directly Off A Guard Pass
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
n order to transition from one position to another, a gameplan in a BJJ match is really useful and can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. Many average BJJ players have beaten superior...
This X-Pass To Knee Slice Pass Works Spectacularly Well
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
On the lookout for new guard passing techniques? Here is a great guard passing set up: X-Pass to Knee Slice Pass! Aidan Sericolo demonstrates:
Gordon Ryan Back To Training BJJ After 4 Months Off
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Levi Ventura Gordon Ryan‘s recent health issues had kept him off the mats for a long time. He suffered a severe case of strep throat infection, due to which he ended up in the...
This Bow & Arrow Choke Variation Works Great From Closed Guard
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there is a way to set up the Bow and Arrow Choke from Closed Guard? You didn’t? Well, here is how to do it! A Bow & Arrow Choke, is a chokehold used in Brazilian...
This Knee Cut Pass Entry Is Lightning-Fast And Super Effective
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you know how to enter into a Knee Cut Pass against a seated opponent? If not, then here’s a great technique you can use from here on out! The Esgrima knee slice pass is one of those old...
Reinier de Ridder Shows A Simple & Effective Single Leg Takedown For MMA
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to train mixed martial arts (MMA) and use Jiu-Jitsu to your advantage, then you need to learn how to set up takedowns! Especially with the help of the wall. Nowadays most MMA...
Here’s How To Open The Opponent’s Elbows In Closed Guard (When They’re Super Tight)
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are you supposed to do against an opponent who keeps their arms super tight inside your Closed Guard… How are you supposed to open their elbows? Bjk world champion Mason Fowler shows you...
Box Jumps: A Must-Do Exercise For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...
Broken Posture In Closed Guard? Andre Galvao Shows What To Do
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Posture is one of the core principles of jiu-jitsu. Proper posture will keep you safe from submissions and sweeps. So your opponent broke your posture in Closed Guard? This is a bad position to be...
Craig Jones Shares A Crazy Training Story: “He Just Passed Out”
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been choked out unconscious in Jiu-Jitsu? Or have you ever seen someone get put to sleep on the mats? Well, what about seeing a training partner being put to sleep without a choke being applied...
Here’s How To Do The Hitchhiker Escape (Against Armbar From Closed Guard)
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you probably want to learn submissions and nothing else, right? Of course you do, because that’s what makes BJJ so exciting! Choking someone out with a...
Here’s How To Get The Crucifix Immediately From Knee Cut Pass
Jun 27, 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...
Jay Rodriguez Reveals Awesome Body Lock Passing Details (From Underhook)
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing: one of the most efficient styles of passing guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But, truth be told, there are a lot of details to get right for it. Body Lock passing can be a great...
Roger Gracie Shows How To Open The Leg Against A Tight Turtle – And Get The Hook In
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The best moves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, arguably, the ones which aren’t (too) complicated – and that you can resort to more often than not. These high percentage techniques need to be learned...
BJJ Secret To Success: You Have To Commit To Your Attacks
Jun 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you second-guess yourself on the mats? Like, when you go for a move, you don’t really give it your all – but sort of hold back, expecting that it will fail? If so, then you’ve...
NFL’s Tua Tagovailoa Trains Jiu-Jitsu To Prevent Head Injuries
Jun 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Tua Tagovailoa Instagram Tua Tagovailoa (full name Tuanigamanuolepola Donny Tagovailoa) is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League...
Here Is A Simple Way To Beat The Grapevine (From Bottom Mount)
Jun 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re in bottom Mount and your opponent hooked your legs? This is called a grapevine. And it can be quite difficult to get rid of. When you are stuck in bottom mount, one of the ways your...
