The Power Of Connection: Super Important BJJ Concept
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a handful of BJJ concepts that will go a long way in almost every single position and technique you do… And the power of connection is one of them. BJJ in its essence is based on...
Bernardo Faria Shows A Nasty Collar Choke From The Back
Apr 29, 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...
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...
Xande Ribeiro Shows How To Escape Side Control
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying safe and getting out of Side Control is a huge challenge for any beginner and a must-have skill in order to really master BJJ. When you’re significantly outweighed by your opponent,...
This Surprising Kimura Trap From The Guard Pass Works Great
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ black belt Haisam Rida grew up in Ghana and started training in Japan. He is now training at B-Team with Craig Jones, Nicky Ro and co. and taking over the competition scene by storm. In this...
JT Torres Shows An Amazing Monoplata From Triangle Choke Setup
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The omoplata, which means scapula in Portuguese, is a highly effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ submission). Also called the ashi sankaku garami (leg triangle entanglement) in judo and the coil lock...
Matt Lindland Shows The Best Clinch & Takedown For MMA
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...
This Is The Easiest Way To Take The Back On An Inverted Opponent
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The goal of every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner should be to secure the back position during rolling or competing, due to its immense advantages. Not only does this provide an infinite amount of...
This Cross Grip Pass Counter Is Highly Efficient – Here’s How To Do It
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There is one type of BJJ guard pass using a cross grip on the pants that is highly effective when attacking from the top position. This unique grip is a great way to control the guard player....
Here’s A Great Toe Hold Setup Off The Berimbolo
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Whether you like it or not, the Berimbolo is an incredibly difficult technique to defend against when executed properly by an experienced practitioner. Some may choose to stay away from it, and...
Here’s How To Escape North South & Immediately Establish The “Sleeguard”
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
We can all sympathize with being stuck in the North-South position; your opponent makes it nearly impossible for you to escape and you are left waiting for them to make their next move in order for...
Dallas Niles Shows A Useful Over Under Pass Counter
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
We agree. Guard Retention isn’t exactly the coolest thing you could do or practice in Jiu-Jitsu. But no matter how “uncool” it may be, it’s still an extremely vital part of your BJJ...
Should You Use The “Regular” Rear Naked Choke In The Gi?
Apr 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Quick question: what do you think, should you use the “regular” – i.e. no collar grip – Rear Naked Choke while rolling in the gi? Should it be preferable to the collar...
BJJ Advice: Maybe You Don’t Need To Learn More Techniques
Apr 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are so many techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, right? And you want to learn as many of them as possible, as well as stay up-to-date with the new discoveries and details. But here’s the...
Robert Drysdale: “BJJ Came Into My Life At The Right Moment”
Apr 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Robert Drysdale was 17… And he feels that BJJ found him at just the right moment in life. He explained why in an interview...
Should You Be Able To Perform BJJ Techniques Equally On Both Sides?
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s probably a good number of Jiu-Jitsu techniques that you can perform better on one side than on the other. But should you able to do the techniques with the same quality on both sides?...
This Escape Technique Will Make You Much More Confident When Stuck In Mount
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s keep it real: there have been lots of times when you were stuck in your training partner’s or opponent’s Mount when you’ve resorted to doing the bridge and roll technique – otherwise...
Single Leg Takedown: The Basic Defense You Have To Know
Apr 20, 2023BJJEE1 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 whatever...
Roy Dean Shows How To Setup A Triangle Choke From Closed Guard
Apr 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The triangle choke from guard is one of the first submissions that you will typically learn in BJJ. It is highly effective and will work at all levels. There are so many ways to set up a triangle...
Mikey Musumeci: “Age Doesn’t Matter When You’re Starting BJJ”
Apr 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Chances are, you’ve started a bit later in life – at an age when you can make the “jeez, I wish I started...
BJJ Basics: Defending The Double Leg Takedown With A Sprawl
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A “sprawl” is a defensive technique used to escape takedown attempts. It is commonly used in mixed martial arts and grappling-based combat styles such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling....
Important BJJ Concept: Learn How To Alternate Between Underhooks & Overhooks
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You should never become the sort of a BJJ student who has only one or two options from any given position. That “strategy” simply won’t work as you climb through the ranks and...
You’ve Got To Try These Innovative 2-on-1 Techniques from Half Guard
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You should never become the sort of a BJJ student who has only one or two options from any given position. That “strategy” simply won’t work as you climb through the ranks and...
John Danaher Shows A Simple Closed Guard To Half Guard Transition
Apr 17, 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...
