You’ve Got To Try This Hybrid Heel Hook Variation Off An Imanari Roll
Jun 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The infamous “Imanari Roll” is a rolling attack that starts from standing and transitions into a leglock. It can also be used as a takedown if you do not attack the leg lock and instead...
Omoplata Tips: Prevent The Hand From Moving To The Other Side
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping out”...
Here’s A Super Nasty Kneebar Setup From The Cradle Position
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The cradle is a basic technique in amateur wrestling. Its name refers to the move’s similarity to the way a person holds an infant in their arms. The wrestler performs the cradle by grabbing the...
Bruno Bastos Has a Slick Half Guard To Side Control Transition
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Half guard is a fundamental position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, providing control over an opponent from the bottom and creating opportunities for sweeps and submissions. When an opponent passes one leg...
Mat Awareness: The Hidden Weapon In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most crucial – and yet, not often spoken of – skills that you can develop in Jiu-Jitsu is the skill of mat awareness. It’s a skill that will serve a dual purpose, the...
Want To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu? It’s Not Enough To “Just Show Up”
Jun 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You often hear the “just show up” advice when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But is this advice really enough for making substantial progress on the mats? Nick...
The “Secret” To Getting Rid Of Crushing Top Pressure In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not fun getting crushed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially when the person applying the pressure knows what they’re doing. However, there is an extremely simple concept that you...
John Danaher’s BJJ Advice: “Keep In Your Mind No More Than Three Follow Up Moves”
Jun 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you start a match and go for a technique… Do you know what you should do if that move fails? Do you keep the follow up moves in mind? If not, you’re creating a great disservice to...
Lachlan Giles Shares Injury Prevention Advice: “A Rapid Increase In Training Load…”
Jun 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever got injured in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah, chances are you did. And no wonder – it’s a combat sport. And injuries happen when you train combat sports. However, some injuries...
John Danaher Reveals He Used To Spar Every Day, “7 Days A Week”
Jun 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches of all time. He has played – and continues to play – a substantial role in the development of a number of...
BJJ Advice: Be Focused On Winning Tomorrow, Not Today
Jun 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s a quick question: do you often find yourself stuck in the same old routine when you train? As in, you always go for the same moves, you stick to the same techniques and setups…...
Andre Galvao Shows How To Ezekiel Choke From Closed Guard
Jun 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Ezekiel choke is an advanced submission that requires proper technique and awareness to use safely. But applied correctly from the top closed guard, it can be an effective submission to have in...
Helena Crevar Shows How To Do The Bow & Arrow Choke
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A Bow & Arrow Choke, is a chokehold used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other grappling arts. To perform a Bow & Arrow Choke, you first need to get your opponent’s back and control their...
This Is How To Fake The Single Leg & Get To The Back
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One way to transition from a single leg takedown to a back take in Jiu-Jitsu is by setting up the takedown first and then switching to the back control after securing the leg. To begin, shoot in for...
Andre Galvao Shows A Surprising Armbar Variation Setup
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
To properly execute an armbar from guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you need to control your opponent and position your body and limbs correctly. First, you want to secure a closed guard by...
Can’t Pass To Side Control Because Of The Leg Frame? Do This
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leo Vieira’s 50/50 Arm Guard Passing System is a unique approach to passing the 50/50 arm guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The 50/50 arm guard is one of the most common and...
This Is Why It’s Vital To Develop Good Defense In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, be honest with us for a minute… How much time do you spend working on your defense in Jiu-Jitsu? When it comes to drilling: how often do you drill escapes and submission defense? And...
You’ve Got To Learn This (Painful) Deep Half Guard Escape
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Deep Half Guard! It’s a very powerful position that will control guard passers immediately. The general principle of using Deep Half Guard is that your one arm is in, that your hips are in as...
This Scarf Hold Escape Is Super Simple – You’ll Learn It Immediately
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training for some time, you’ll probably agree that making your training partners tap with as little force as possible feels amazing. That it just feels great to do a couple of...
Craig Jones Shows How To 2x Your Half Guard Pressure
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to make your training partner’s life a living hell when they’re in the bottom Half Guard? Are you looking for ways to gain even more control over your opponent –...
You’ll Use This Butterfly Guard To Heel Hook Setup All The Time
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Butterfly Guard is great for setting up Leg Lock attacks! 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...
Bruno Bastos Explains Extremely Important Judo Principles For BJJ Athletes
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 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...
Craig Jones Shows How To Execute The “Dog Bar” Submission In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you someone who’s really into Body Lock or over under guard passing? And you’re also a real fan of Leg Locks? Well, then you’re in for a treat: as there’s a surprisingly...
Nick Rodriguez Shows A Super Useful Mat Return Drill
Jun 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What do you think: how important is wrestling in Jiu-Jitsu? Particularly in no-gi? Well, almost every professional and elite Jiu-Jitsu competitor will say that wrestling is vital to your success...
