Giancarlo Bodoni Shows Two Effective & Easy Single Leg Takedowns
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As we all know, the single leg is one of the most basic and high percentage takedowns in jiu jitsu. Whether youʼre standing on the ground, you need to incorporate the single leg takedown into your...
Is This The Tightest Kneebar Setup You’ve Ever Seen?
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic kneebar technique is similar to that of an armbar. The practitioner will...
This Kneebar From 50/50 Works Like A Charm
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The 50/50 is one of the most versatile positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – predominantly when it comes to Leg Locks. It gives you ample opportunities for a Heel Hook attack, and even for Kneebars,...
BJJ Advice: Focus On The Effort, Not The Outcome
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As fun as it is, training Jiu-Jitsu can become stressful as well. Especially if you have big goals that you want to achieve. However, there’s a slight mindset change that can make your BJJ...
What’s The First Responsibility You Have In Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to become a successful BJJ practitioner… What’s your first responsibility, then? Well, there’re a lot of things you need to keep in mind, specifically if you’re...
John Danaher Explains Why Strangles Are Better Than Joint Locks In BJJ
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you had to choose between strangles (i.e. chokes) and joint locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Which one of the two would you pick? Well, strangles would be the smartest choice. Why? John...
Top Lockdown Turk: A Fantastic Half Guard Option
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you looking for ways to gain even more control over your opponent – especially from top Half Guard? Then try the Top Lockdown Turk! Created by prominent flat-earth proponent Mr. Eddie...
Matheus Diniz Shows 3 Ways To Defend Your Back In BJJ
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The back mount is the most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and arguably according to some (including John Danaher), even in MMA. It is regarded as a powerful position because you control...
Jeff Glover Shares Valuable BJJ Longevity Tips & Great Guard Drills
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jeff Glover is truly one of a kind. One of the best-recognized BJJ athletes in the world, Jeff hasn’t just been extraordinarily successful in competition – but he’s also had a fair...
Neil Melanson Reveals A Surprising Guillotine Choke Counter: The Americana
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Through the years there were plenty of debates on the guillotine. There’s a variety of grips, variations and body type modifications you can apply in order to get the most from the experience....
Rafael Lovato Jr. Shows How To Develop An Open Guard Game – Just Like His
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
An open guard is any type of guard where our feet are not wrapped around the opponent’s waist. An open guard can be performed by having contact with the opponent’s arms, legs, hips, ankle, foot,...
The Underhook: A Great Defense Against Wrestling Takedown Entries
Feb 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
An underhook is a clinch hold that is used in grappling to control the opponent. It is performed from any direction by putting an arm under the opponent’s arm, and holding the opponent’s...
The North South Choke: A Fantastic Pinning Position
Feb 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Some chokes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Well, you wouldn’t want to do them to a friend. Unless that friend is your favorite training partner, of course; because then you can be sure that they...
Ura Nage Back Throw: A Simple Takedown Technique
Feb 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ura nage in Japanese terminology means the rear throw. It is one of the original 40 throws of judo developed by Jigoro Kano. Worth noting, it’s classified as a rear sacrifice technique. Many people...
Ezekiel Choke From Mount: How To Defend Against It?
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sode guruma jime (“sleeve wheel constriction”) is a type of Judo chokehold, which compresses the opponent’s trachea or the carotid arteries. The technique can be executed from a variety of...
Felipe Pena Explains Important Back Control Principles In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The back is there to be taken! It’s no coincidence that taking someone’s back is regarded as the most powerful position to have in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; it’s where you can pose a LOT of danger...
JT Torres Shows A Heavy Knee Slice Pass (When Opponent Goes For An Underhook)
Feb 24, 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...
Esgrima Pass: The Mother Of All Half Guard Passes
Feb 24, 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...
The “Sucker Drag”: One Of The Slickest BJJ Techniques
Feb 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Guillotine Choke is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as it can be set up from all sorts of different positions. And it’s one of the coolest submissions to set up as...
JT Torres Shows A Great Smash Pass Technique From Half Guard
Feb 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...
Interesting BJJ Drill: “Don’t Lose Your Balls”
Feb 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You know the saying: „Guard recovery – you can never be too good at it.“ Well okay, okay. It isn’t exactly a saying… But it should be, because your guard recovery will determine a lot of...
The Windmill Pass Is A Great Option From The Headquarters Position
Feb 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re passing Open Guard, getting into the Headquarters position is a great option – from which you’ll have a lot of opportunities to pass. This style which always starts from a...
Hollywood Actress Kristen Bell Trains Jiu-Jitsu: “I Could Break Your Arm”
Feb 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Kristen Bell Instagram Kristen Bell, Hollywood actress known for her roles in the likes of “Frozen” and “The Good Place”, has joined the ranks of celebrities...
BJJ Athletes: This Exercise Will Help Your Lower Back Pain
Feb 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying injury-free in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t an easy task. More likely than not, you’ll hear a “pop” here and there – but the goal is to reduce the number of these pops and their...
