This Is How To Perfect Your Guard Passing In No-Gi (John Danaher Explains)
Oct 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you truly want to improve your no-gi guard passing game, then it’s a good idea to learn from the people who have, in a way, revolutionized the game… For example, John Danaher. Because,...
This Submission From Bottom North South Will Make You Enemies At The Gym
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re on the bottom and your opponent has managed to transition to North South… And, while the first and most important thing you should be thinking about is escaping –...
Gordon Ryan Shows Important Concepts For Leg Lock Escapes & Counters
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to Leg Locks, it’s best to learn how to apply and escape them as soon as possible… Yes, even as a white belt. Though, attacking them is one thing – and escaping (or...
Underhook From Half Guard: Here’s How To Counter It
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re playing top Half Guard and everything’s going well… But then your opponent goes for an underhook – which means that you could be in trouble. What are you supposed to...
BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Feet Like Hands
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most important things you could (and should) learn in Jiu-Jitsu is to use everything you have available. But, when you’re used to just using your hands, it can be difficult figuring...
The „Limp Leg“ Single Leg Defense Is Great For MMA
Oct 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, it seems like Jiu-Jitsu – and submission grappling as a whole – is super complicated. And yes, it can be. But it depends on how complicated you want to make it. On which techniques you...
You’re Doing It All Wrong: The Cross Collar Grip (From Standing)
Oct 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Cross Collar Grip is one of the most powerful grips you can take; from the bottom, but especially from standing. It’s extremely tough to break against an experienced grappler. Just try to...
Romulo Barral Shows A Great „No Arm Triangle Choke“
Oct 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to chokes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there are a lot of variations to them… But all of them have one thing in common. One thing that, when you understand it, will make your choking...
Challenges Through Jiu-Jitsu: A Tool For Self-Improvement
Oct 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the stress relief you receive from it. No matter how stressful your day was – no matter what happened at work, at home, or wherever...
John Danaher Shows A Powerful Way To Frame In Side Control
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Frames are extremely important when it comes to defending yourself from inferior positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For, if the opponent manages to get rid of them, they’ll have access to your...
Josh Barnett Has The Most Painful No-Gi Side Control Setup (You’ve Got To Learn It)
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Side Control is a dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Though, all things considered, it isn’t nearly as dominant as having someone’s back. Or as having them in a Mount…...
The “Wrist Roll” Works Great For Breaking The Sleeve Grip (From Standing)
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever sparred with someone who is really good at hand fighting from standing… And who, almost seamlessly, can grip your sleeve – and then set up attacks from there? This is why it’s...
BJJ Advice: Unsure What To Do? Go For The Back
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art of many options. There are so many things that can happen during a roll, so many variations to any given situation, that you can never know what might happen...
This Single Leg Defense Is So Simple & Works Really Well
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So your opponent shot for a Single Leg and their head is on the inside… And yes, they have a good grip on your leg. You’ve got just a second (or less) to react, otherwise you’re...
Gordon Ryan Shows How (& Why) To Pass Guard After Escaping Leg Locks
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you’re caught in a Leg Lock. What’s the first thing you want to do? That’s right – do whatever is needed to get out and not get tapped out (and, more...
Here’s How To Defend Against The Body Lock (From Standing) In Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve finally decided to start improving your stand-up skills and you’re training regularly… But one of the problems you (often) find yourself in is that your training partners...
BJJ Advice: Don’t Try To Learn Everything
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most exciting things about Jiu-Jitsu is that there’s so much to learn! No matter how much you know, there’re always more techniques, more details, more setups to learn and more...
Kit Dale: “You’ve Got To Make Every Single Mistake In Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What is the best way to improve as fast as possible in Jiu-Jitsu? Is it to ask that highly-revered black belt about all of their “secrets”; their advice and tips, learning them as soon as...
De Ashi Harai: Great Takedown For BJJ Practitioners
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
De Ashi Harai is one of the easiest takedowns that you, as a BJJ practitioner, should learn. Here’s how to do it. Craig Jones demonstrates the De Ashi Harai takedown on the video below: You...
The “Body Lock Quick Switch” Is Your New Favorite Guard Pass
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing is one of the best ways to pass guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. So, here’s a neat variation to it: the Body Lock Quick Switch! Jay Rodriguez demonstrates this guard passing...
Marcio Stambowsky Teaches The “Big Brother Sweep”
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here is a sweep from Closed Guard that will make your opponents feel helpless. Marcio Stambowsky demonstrates the Big Brother Sweep on the video below: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend And 8th-Degree...
John Danaher Shows A Phenomenal Arm-In Guillotine Choke Escape
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah… Getting caught in submissions is no fun. Especially if it’s a choke. And especially if it’s an Arm-In Guillotine – one of the highest percentage submission techniques...
Mikey Musumeci Shows A Kimura From De La Riva Sweep
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Not many guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are as versatile as the De La Riva Guard. It offers a wide array of sweeps and submission setups – plus, you’ll never get bored of working on it....
The Ultimate Armbar Defense: Counter ‘Em With A Leg Lock
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You know the saying: “Offense is sometimes the best defense.” And, well, the same holds true in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – because sometimes you’ll have an opportunity to counter...
