John Danaher: “Self-Confidence Doesn’t Come From Words…”
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How do you develop self-confidence when, for example, preparing for a BJJ competition? Is there any sort of a “mental preparation” that you can do, any sort of mental training? Well,...
Tom Hardy Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu At Daisy Fresh
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy isn’t just a famous actor, but it seems that – more and more – he’s becoming a sturdy member of the BJJ community. He seems to be serious about training and...
The One Thing Your BJJ Coach Can Never Give You…
Nov 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The time, effort, and knowledge your BJJ coach invests in you – his student – is probably worth more than you realize at the moment. All of those years of training, competing, learning,...
Gordon Ryan’s Competition Advice: “Make Them Carry Your Bodyweight”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The ultimate goal of a BJJ match is to submit your opponent… But you don’t have to go for the submission immediately. Rather, if the ruleset is such that it allows for a longer match...
Dustin Poirier On Grappling World’s Strongest Man: “That’s Not The Full Video”
Nov 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Some time ago, a video surfaced showing a roll between Dustin Poirier – UFC lightweight athlete and BJJ black belt – and Brian Shaw, who is a 4x winner of the World’s Strongest Man...
Samuel Nagai Shows A Cool Way To Pass Spider Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Spider Guard is a very effective type of guard in BJJ and has been heavily used since the late 1980’s. The spider guard is specific to the gi (kimono) but can also be used in a modified way in...
Ruotolo Brothers Reveal A “Surprise Attack” From Bottom Half Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 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...
The Leg Pin: Step On Your Training Partner’s Leg & Pass Their Guard
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we know… It’s not easy being a fresh white belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Among other things, because there’s so, so much to learn. However, if you try to focus on learning the concepts...
Craig Jones Demonstrates A Useful Kneebar Drill
Nov 04, 2022BJJEE1 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...
Want More Submissions In BJJ? Learn To Take Your Time
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Getting the tap in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t always about how good your technique, strength, speed, and explosiveness are… Sometimes, it’s about your game plan (or lack thereof)...
The Nelson Necktie Is A Powerful BJJ Choke – Here’s How To Do It
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most famous quotes in BJJ that came from grandmaster Helio Gracie is – for chokes, there are no tough guys. The safest way to defeat an opponent in grappling and fighting is to get...
Rollbot: The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Dummy From The Future
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine having a BJJ training dummy that you could actually put to sleep with a choke… Well, this could be a real possibility in the near future – with the Rollbot! Check it out: ...
This Guard Recovery Variation Seems Almost Too Easy…
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The game of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about constantly improving yourself. You should always be on the hunt to make better, faster, more efficient progress… So that you’re always one...
Fabiano Scherner Reveals Brutal Arm Triangle Choke Details
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever been on the receiving end of an Arm Triangle (Head & Arm Choke) submission? Of course you have… And how did it feel? It sucks, right. When you feel that choke tighten, there isn’t much...
Ever Tried These Details For Passing De La Riva Guard?
Nov 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What the De La Riva Guard is, is an open guard. Usually it’s utilized when someone is doing standing passes. The reach makes De La Riva ideal for this type of situation. Other option for standing...
Critical Guillotine Choke Finishing Details: Pull & Compress
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The guillotine is a cruel strangulation. It goes fast, from multiple angles, no matter how strong you are. This versatility and speed make the guillotine ideal for sport BJJ players, who occasionally...
Josh Barnett Demonstrates The Most Painful No-Gi Side Control
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Many Jiujiteiros think that transitioning from a “normal” Side Control to Kesa Gatame means to simply “throw” their arm around the opponent’s head. However, if you do...
Here’s How To Setup A Knee Cut Pass Against Lasso Guard
Nov 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the guard of a much larger opponent can sometimes be a difficult task. However, if it’s done right, you will be in great shape to win the match. One thing that we have talked about in past...
The Cross Choke From Knee Cut Is One Of The Most Basic Submissions
Nov 01, 2022BJJEE1 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...
BJJ Beginners: Focus On The Mount & Rear Mount Positions
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It sure can be difficult to figure out what to focus on as a beginner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And not just in regards to submissions; but, even more so, when it comes to the positions you want to...
Caught In A Heel Hook? Counter With A Toehold
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leglocks have been at the center of the bjj zeitgeist for quite some time. They are referred to as the great equalizer. Cases like this are just why. A white belt competitor named James Hunt had an...
Here’s Why The False Reap Is Such An Amazing Leg Lock Entry
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leglocks have been at the center of the bjj zeitgeist for quite some time. They are referred to as the great equalizer. Cases like this are just why. A white belt competitor named James Hunt had an...
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Nobody Cares If You’re Tired”
Oct 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to reach your potential – both in life and BJJ alike – then you’ve got to push yourself to the limits. And that also means spending time with those who push themselves...
Actor Chris Hemsworth’s Kids Train & Compete In BJJ
Oct 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been drastically rising in popularity over the last few months. And not just among the “everyday folk”; but also among celebrities. For example, famous actor Chris...
