Tye Ruotolo Criticizes Butt Scooters In BJJ: “I Call It The Ultimate Scissoring Championship”
Mar 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
After successfully defending his submission grappling world title against Pawel Jaworski, Tye Ruotolo spoke candidly about his performance – and guard pulling. Ruotolo admitted that although he...
Ralek Gracie Explains Why Pulling Guard Is Actually The Most Realistic Fight Scenario
Jan 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ’s habit of “pulling guard” has become one of the most mocked elements of the art, both online and inside martial arts circles. Critics often claim that sitting to the ground...
Kron Gracie: “F**k It, I Won’t Pull Guard Ever Again”
Nov 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie has officially closed the door on one of the defining traits of his combat identity: pulling guard. For most MMA fighters, that statement would be meaningless – hardly anyone in modern...
Tom DeBlass Defends Guard Pulling: “If You Want To Wrestle…”
Nov 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his latest post is stirring up debate once again – this time over pulling guard. DeBlass, a former ADCC veteran and respected...
Nicky Rodriguez Is “Okay” With People Pulling Guard, But…
Aug 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you hate it when people pull guard? If so, you’re not alone – some professional athletes do as well. For example, Kade Ruotolo. Ruotolo argued that guard pulling can lead to stalling,...
Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Aljamain Sterling’s Stance On Guard Pulling
Jul 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently directed his attention towards Aljamain Sterling… Criticizing the MMA fighter’s reaction following a loss in a BJJ competition. The controversy began when Sterling...
When Should You Be Pulling Guard In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Pulling guard is such a common place in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that you see it in almost every competition video known to man. We’ve seen with the high level grapplers like Rousimar Palhares all the...
Mikey Musumeci Rants On People Criticizing Butt Scooting: “You’re Just Wasting Time”
Jan 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts on pulling guard and butt scooting in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it appears that Mikey Musumeci has had enough of people criticizing both aspects. In a recent Instagram video, Musumeci...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Shows A Cartwheel Pass Counter To The Guard Pull
May 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history. His modern approach to the “game” is what inspired many to follow the same tracks;...
Learn the Guard Pull to Balloon Sweep with Gezary Matuda
Sep 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it’s often the simplest of solutions that work best. The fancy techniques with a hundred required moves… They have their place in Arte Suave. But if you...
Here’s Why The GUARD PULL Is Actually USEFUL In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jan 08, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Guard Pull in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often portrayed as „unmanly“, „cowardly“ and as „something which only those without takedown game would do“. Now, everyone is entitled to their...
Pull Guard Straight Into A Triangle With Andre Galvao
Aug 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
The Gi offers so many opportunities and possibilities for your BJJ game! You can be really creative and go for the most complex of lapel combinations, for example, which will not only confuse your...
