Here’s How To Escape The Back (EBI Overtime Start)
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to events with the EBI ruleset, once the match goes into overtime each competitor gets a shot at either their opponent’s back, with both leg hooks and a seat belt – or the...
Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Perfect Front Headlock & Turtle Escapes
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting caught in a Front Headlock position, especially when it happens when you’re in Turtle, is no fun. You’re in grave danger of getting submitted – and your opponent will be...
Gordon Ryan Shows The Best Way To Escape From Body Triangle
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Oh man… You’re stuck in the Body Triangle, aren’t you? Well, if there is a terrible position to be stuck in when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, the Body Triangle probably reigns supreme...
This Is A Super Easy Way To Escape An Imminent Pass To Side Control
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you’re playing from bottom and your opponent is really good at guard passing… As a matter of fact, they’re so good that they’ve managed to pass your legs...
Lucas Lepri Shows A Cool Way To Escape Knee On Belly
Aug 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Escaping the sidecontrol is one of the biggest challenges any beginner faces and it’s paramount to mastering bjj or even just saying you have rudimentary skills. Coming out of side control is no...
This Is Why It’s Vital To Develop Good Defense In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alright, be honest with us for a minute… How much time do you spend working on your defense in Jiu-Jitsu? When it comes to drilling: how often do you drill escapes and submission defense? And...
You’ve Got To Learn This (Painful) Deep Half Guard Escape
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Deep Half Guard! It’s a very powerful position that will control guard passers immediately. The general principle of using Deep Half Guard is that your one arm is in, that your hips are in as...
This Scarf Hold Escape Is Super Simple – You’ll Learn It Immediately
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training for some time, you’ll probably agree that making your training partners tap with as little force as possible feels amazing. That it just feels great to do a couple of...
Even White Belts Can Use This Side Control Escape Technique
May 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Escaping the sidecontrol is one of the biggest challenges any beginner faces and it’s paramount to mastering bjj or even just saying you have rudimentary skills. Coming out of side control is no...
How To Escape Mount When Opponent Covers Your Head?
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Remember every time you are stuck in the mount and you can’t escape for dear life? You are being smashed and left at the mercy of your opponent and are clueless on how to escape? For many...
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...
You Have To Try This Super Cool Single Leg Counter
Apr 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Every attack is an opportunity to further improve your defensive skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… However, every defense can also be an opportunity for a counter-attack; if you know your options and...
Marcus Tinoco Explains The Easiest Way To Get Rid Of The Lasso Guard
Mar 05, 2023BJJEE1 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 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...
Crossface From Bottom: Here’s How (Demonstrated By Robson Moura)
Dec 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What is the infamous ‘Crossface’? When you are in top side control, cup their head with your hand and start “crossfacing” with your shoulder. Their head should be pointed away from your...
Easy Single Leg Takedown Defense: The “Turning Limp Leg”
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Every attack is an opportunity to further improve your defensive skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… However, every defense can also be an opportunity for a counter-attack; if you know your options...
BJJ Advice: Negate The Opponent’s Grips
Nov 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: John Danaher Instagram Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is almost like a game of chess: it’s not just about your techniques, but it’s also about the moves your opponents make that...
“Hit ‘Em With Your Hips” – Craig Jones’ Profound Takedown Defense Advice
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When your training partners shoot for a takedown and you sprawl up on them… Do they often continue driving into you and eventually gain an underhook? Pulling guard in the BJJ world is often...
These Details Make The Knee Cut From Half Guard Impossible
Oct 20, 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...
How To Deal With A Strong De La Riva Guard?
Sep 26, 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...
Gordon Ryan Shows A Simple BJJ Body Triangle Escape
Aug 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Body Triangle in Jiu-Jitsu is one of the absolute worst positions you could end up in. Not only is your back taken, but you’re experiencing this tremendous pressure across your...
John Danaher: “The Pathway To Attack Is Through Confidence In Your Defense”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to build a strong attacking game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? That’s neat: it means that you won’t turn into one of those BJJ athletes that stall in order to win a match. That wait...
Use This Simple Principle to Build a Strong Defense in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to build a solid submission game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If so, then that means that you need to have a strong defense first. For, how are you supposed to feel confident in your...
Easy Concepts For Defending The Leg Drag And All Other Guard Passes
Mar 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There is so much advice on defending from bad positions! And, the thing is, so much of it differentiates from one situation to another; which comes to question if learning how to defend (and attack!)...
