Try This “Hand Gun” Guillotine Choke Variation By Neil Melanson
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Even though the Guillotine Choke is a basic white belt move, there are so many ways to do it DEAD WRONG! There are so many common mistakes, such as bad grip placement, not scooting your hips out,...
John Danaher Shows How To Finish The North South Choke
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The North-South Choke is incredibly powerful and effective. If your opponent applies it properly, then it’s very difficult to defend. Many people struggle with it though. Setting it up is usually...
Leg Lock Defense Technique: The Roll Through
May 14, 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...
Here’s How To X-Choke From The Knee Cut Pass
May 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Cross Choke is a submission that can be set up from all sorts of positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including the Knee Cut Pass. And it’s actually really simple to do; so, if you don’t know...
This Nasty Wrist Lock Setup Will Surprise Your Training Partners
May 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wrist lock is perhaps the most underutilized and underestimated submissions in Grappling. There is no denying the effectiveness of the submission, along with the huge number of positions that it can...
Masakazu Imanari Shows How To Do The Perfect Imanari Roll
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There is a reason why Masakazu Imanari is nicknamed ‘Red belt in Leglocks’. He has made his name leglocking opppnents left and right for the past 20 years in MMA and grappling competitions. The...
This Grip Is Super Effective Against Heel Hooks & Other Leg Locks
May 08, 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...
How To Leg Lock Bigger & Heavier Opponents?
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For a lot of people, Leglocks sometimes carry a sort of a stigma with them. They are either frowned upon, for they are regarded as „dirty“ techniques (such as the case is with Wristlocks in some...
Tom DeBlass Shows An Easy Kneebar Setup From Butterfly Guard
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Most of us get caught up using our half guard to try to control the weight and pressure our opponents are able to inflict on us, while we are desperately trying not to let them pass our guards. Last...
BJJ Pro Advice: Get To The End Of The Lever
May 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, it’s the smallest of advice that will get you the furthest. Even when that “small advice” can be applied in a wide array of situations. Such as, for example, getting to...
BJJ Advice: The First Move Will Rarely Ever Score, But…
May 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re rolling against someone who actually knows what they’re doing, chances are that you won’t be successful with your first move. Instead, you’ll have to rely on the...
Bernardo Faria Shows How To Stop The Over Under Pass (From Butterfly Guard)
May 04, 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… Although the over under is a high percentage guard pass...
This Over Under Pass Defense Is Surprisingly Simple & Effective
May 04, 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… Although the over under is a high percentage guard pass...
Turtle Guard: How To Escape The Seatbelt Grip Every Time In Turtle
May 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In general, the Turtle position is supposed to be a defensive position where you stay briefly to either sweep or transition to some form of guard retention. But it’s definitely not considered to be...
Here’s How To Do The Triangle Choke From The DLR Hook
May 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you’re playing Open Guard, it’s often thought that you should, well, remain there. That you should remain on the mats and engage your opponents from that spot. However, the reality is...
Try This (Painful) Armbar & Kimura Setup From Knee On Belly
May 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Simply put, the knee on belly is a pin used to control an opponent. It is unique because you use a small part of your body to apply pressure on an opponent’s torso. Typically, it is applied on an...
John Danaher Explains Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Re-Learn BJJ Techniques
May 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to learn some new BJJ techniques… But are afraid that you’ll forget the ones you already know? Well, John Danaher says that you shouldn’t be afraid to learn new moves...
Try This Ezekiel Choke Setup Against Your Favorite Training Partner
May 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, collar chokes… So many variations to them and so many details you should know. While it is always important to make sure your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) isn’t dependant on whether or not...
The “The Hippoplata Twister Attack” Is The Coolest Submission You’ve Never Done
May 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Hippoplata is a fairly recent move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This move is commonly used to gain advantageous position when rolling with an opponent who is pressure passing your guard. The key to...
BJJ Advice: You’ll Succeed – Or Fail – One Step At A Time
May 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if you could achieve what you’ve set out to do… Right now? As in, if you could learn something so important, something so vital – that it’d serve as...
Pressure: A Sure-Fire Way To Identifying Your Weaknesses In BJJ
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Think about it for a second: how good would your Jiu-Jitsu be if you would, for a change, start working on your weaknesses? It would surely improve by a ton. But what are your weaknesses? Sometimes...
Ruotolo Brothers Share Advice For BJJ Beginners: “Fundamentals & Wrestling”
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a BJJ white or blue belt – who wants to improve in Jiu-Jitsu as soon as possible? Then you’ll love the following advice from the Ruotolo brothers! They’ve shared insightful...
Firas Zahabi Reveals Why Some Athletes Improve Faster Than Others
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why do some BJJ athletes improve faster than others? Well, it’s not just one thing that they do (or have) – but it’s a mix of various factors. World-class coach Firas Zahabi shares...
Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Perfect Body Lock Pass
Apr 29, 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...
