You NEED To Know These 5 Split Hip Judo Throws
Dec 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Hey, you. Yes, you! Know what time it is? No, not for ground work (again); but for leveling up your stand up game… More concretely, your Judo throws! Take on this opportunity and learn 5 split...
This Judo Throw Combination Is The BEST One For BJJ Practitioners
Nov 11, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Judo throws are usually less favored than Wrestling throws in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially in No Gi. There are two reasons behind this. First of all, Judo is trained, well, in the Gi. And if...
Was Bruce Lee Really a Black Belt in Judo?
Nov 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Bruce Lee’s name is unanimous with excellence in martial arts. His philosophy of utilizing everything that is useful and rejecting everything that isn’t – it’s a wonderful,...
Learn One Of The Best Old School Judo Throws – Te Guruma!
Oct 03, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You know the saying: „Old school is the best school!“ And while that may not be true in every single case, it most certainly is the truth in the majority of them; including not just the ground...
Is BJJ Really Basically Just (Kosen) Judo?
Sep 15, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Rivalry between Judo and BJJ practitioners is not unusual. Most of the times it’s good natured debates on which martial art is „better“ or more effective… And one of the most...
How To Use The T-Shirt To Set Up Massive Throws For Self Defense
Aug 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
„There’s no Gi in the streets man, that Jiu Jitsu/Judo stuff wouldn’t work on me.“ How many times have you heard that sentence being uttered? You’ve probably defended the...
Here Are Two Great Ways To Offbalance Your Opponent For A Throw
Aug 15, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
When you train grappling, there’s a ton of stuff that you have to learn in order to make a technique work. And this doesn’t mean that you just have to understand the way it works, nor...
What’s The One Drill Which Will Improve ALL Of Your Throws?
Aug 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us: are you really comfortable when going for a throw, or could you use a little bit more self-confidence? Just like in other aspects of the BJJ game, throws require you to fully...
The Story Of Kenji Tomiki – A Judoka That Tried To Save Aikido
Aug 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Whichever field you’re involved in and/or thinking about right now, you most certainly had a chance to – through sheer coincidence sometimes – find out about great people who are involved...
What’s The Real Difference Between Judo And BJJ Ground Game?
Aug 05, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You might’ve started out training both BJJ and Judo at the same time… Thinking that if you combine the two arts, you will become an unstoppable grappler! But what you didn’t expect...
Are Judo And Its Techniques Any Good As A Base For MMA At All?
Aug 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, BJJ may be the best martial art out there – but other ones are great as well! They will teach you self-confidence and control, as well as give you something to become better in. However, all...
Freestyle Judo: The Way Judo Ought To Be?
May 20, 2020John Brashear
There is a growing contingent of Judoka who are dissatisfied with the direction the sport has been moving over the past few decades. They don’t like the elimination of leg grabs, and the growing...
These Are The 3 Best Lapel Grip Breaks For BJJ & Judo By Travis Stevens
May 16, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Getting rid of the collar grip can be one of the most frustrating things to do in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is especially true if your opponent or training partner is an experienced competitor; and...
1st Match Adrenaline Dump & Forearm Burnout: Why it Happens and How to Deal with it
May 12, 2020Grant Bogdanove
Credit image & photo: Pedja Milosavljevic / STARSPORT: Belgrade Open 2016 BJJ A competitor has just finished the first match of their day. It was a tough one that went the distance. Sweat on...
Want to Get Better at Takedowns? Learn to Grip Fight
May 11, 2020John Brashear
I didn’t start training judo until I was already a blue belt in jiu-jitsu. When I did start judo, most of my training was done in a basic “by the book” way. Start with standard grips (right...
Why Chael Sonnen Is Wrong About Judo Effectiveness In MMA
May 04, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is considered to be one of the best mixed martial artists that UFC has seen in its history. Having retired from competition, he shifted his focus to being a host of his great Podcast....
Travis Stevens’ Method For Learning Judo Throws At A Faster Pace
May 02, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, learning new techniques can be very confusing. All of those details and variations that make a certain technique work can be difficult to take in all at once; and so you often end up not...
Which Is Better For Self-Defense: BJJ Or Judo? Here’s What Matters
Apr 09, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Is it better to have trained BJJ or Judo when a self-defense situation arises? If you’re a Jiujiteiro, then this might not be what you want to hear… But it’s something that you...
10 Judo Throw Tips That Will Improve Your Technique Greatly
Mar 26, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You either love or hate it; but you need Judo training in order to improve your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Plus, if you enjoy those small details that make everything work in Jiu Jitsu, then you should...
Improve Your Stand-Up Game With These Judo Leg Grab Takedowns
Mar 08, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re eager to improve your Leg Grab takedown game while training and competing in the Gi, then you’ll be happy to hear that Shintaro Higashi – 6th degree Judo black belt – has...
Travis Stevens Teaches The Most Powerful (Legal) Judo Throw
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it: the fact is that you’re probably not practicing and drilling takedowns and throws as much as you should. But, hear us out; what if you could learn the most powerful legal...
Travis Stevens On Why Judo Has More Brotherhood & Less Politics Than BJJ
Dec 15, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Travis Stevens, an Olympic Silver Medalist in Judo and a black belt in BJJ under John Danaher, has a unique perspective on the differences between Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – one well worth...
Olympic Medalist Ugo Legrand’s Special Set up To Throw with Kouchi Gari
Dec 05, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
A 2012 Summer Olympics Bronze Medalist, Ugo Legrand is one of the best French judokas of all time. In this video he walks us through the way he sets up the Kouchi Gari throw. Grips and The...
How To Drill The Seio Nage Throw So It Works for You
Sep 06, 2019BJJEE1 Admin
Ilias Illiadis, a Judo World and Olympic medalist, is one of the history’s greatest judokas. In this video, he points out a few interesting details so as to how to properly drill your Seio Nage...
