BJJ Pro Tip: Use Your Head (Literally)
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You know the expression “use your head”? It’s most often used to point out that you should try and use your brain, but in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it can have a totally different…...
The Challenge Of Problem-Solving In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ever wondered why Jiu-Jitsu attracts so many “nerds”? Well, one of the reasons is the beautiful problem-solving aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. It’s about having to figure out the solution to...
“The Schoolyard Shove” – Great Way To Set Up Takedowns
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wrestling is one of the most rewarding martial arts in the world. It provides many opportunities for fun competitions while teaching you values that will stick with you for the rest of your life,...
“Make Them As Uncomfortable As Possible” – Bernardo Faria Explains His BJJ Philosophy
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, pressure… The good ol’ and tested way for making people uncomfortable and open to submission attacks in Jiu-Jitsu. Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing right now...
How To Compete With Younger Athletes In Jiu-Jitsu? John Danaher Explains
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you find yourself as an older Jiu-Jitsu student? Perhaps you’ve just begun your journey and have some questions. Or possibly, you have a bit of experience already but aren’t certain...
You Should Use Your Head For A Change In BJJ (No, Really)
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, that’s right… You should start using your head a little bit more when it comes to your training and competition. And no, we’re not suggesting that you should be...
#1 Advice To Start Using Your Legs The PROPER Way In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What do you use your legs for, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and competition? Yeah, for guard retention and guard passing, as well as for setting up submissions such as the various...
Ever Used These Simple, Yet Super Effective Guard Passing Concepts?
Nov 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, you can simplify a lot of stuff – not by trying to learn every single technique that’s out there, though (which is, actually, a good way to feel...
Brian Glick Explains Leg Entanglements In Jiu-Jitsu (Must Learn)
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become proficient in Leg Lock techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then just learning one technique after another won’t be enough to become excellent. Rather, if you’re...
The Importance Of Controlling Motion & Distance In Wrestling (For BJJ Practitioners)
Nov 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you sometimes feel… Intimidated by wrestling? As in, whenever you’re supposed to practice takedowns and throws, you feel out of your depth? That’s alright. But here’s the...
Garry Tonon Has An Easy-To-Do Takedown Setup (It’ll Fool Your Opponents)
Nov 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, some techniques, setups, and sequences are more complicated than others… But you can always opt for perfectionism in the more...
This Is How To Use Your Lower Body To Finish The Arm In Guillotine Choke
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Even though the Guillotine Choke is a basic white belt move, there are so many ways to do it DEAD WRONG! There are so many common mistakes, such as bad grip placement, not scooting your hips out,...
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...
Nicholas Meregali Reveals 2 Concepts For Playing Guard (In The Gi)
Oct 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Playing guard isn’t really “simple”, is it? Especially in the gi, because there are a lot more grips (and, therefore, options) to take into consideration. Well, there is a way to...
Hip Height & Staying Square: 2 Concepts That Will Turn You Into A Tougher Opponent
Oct 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you take into account the sheer amount of techniques in Jiu-Jitsu, as well as the details to every technique – and their variations in regards to the situations you find yourself in…...
Wrists: The First Layer Of Defense (John Danaher Explains)
Oct 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the thing. You could try and learn as many techniques as possible in Jiu-Jitsu – but you’ll never be able to learn them all. Not by a long shot. Especially when you take...
These Simple Principles Will Help You Stay Safe In Closed Guard (With Ease)
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, getting stuck in someone’s Closed Guard sucks… But surviving in it – staying safe, that is – doesn’t have to be complicated at all. In fact, it is not...
BJJ Pro Tip: Use As Little Effort As Possible
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever rolled against a black belt who seemingly used zero effort, zero energy… And still smashed you? How did it feel? Yeah, it probably both sucked and was awesome at the same time,...
You’ve Got To Learn These Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sweep Mechanics
Oct 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There is a number of different sweep techniques that you could learn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. That you should learn. However, it shouldn’t come down to just mindless repetition of moves...
Kit Dale Reveals Revolutionary Way To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu – „Task Based Games“
Sep 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Okay, be honest with us for a second… For how long have you been stagnating in Jiu-Jitsu? How long has it been since you last noticed significant improvements on the mats? Plus, it’s not...
These Highly Effective Habits Will Supercharge Your Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the thing. You can try to learn as many techniques as possible in Jiu-Jitsu – you can dedicate all of your time drilling and trying them out in sparring sessions… But the...
These BJJ Guard Passing Concepts Will Revolutionize Your Game
Sep 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The majority of Jiu-Jitsu is won (or lost) in the guard passing and guard retention. Because, if you can’t pass your opponent’s guard and they can impose their game on you, then...
John Danaher’s Secret To Successful Attacks In Jiu-Jitsu: “Whenever Possible…”
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like your BJJ attacks to be more successful, both in training and in competition? Well, if that’s the case, then you should focus on one super important principle: gaining prior...
John Danaher’s Advice: “If It Ain’t Tight, It Ain’t Right”
Sep 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What is necessary to make a submission work? Yes, learning the finishing mechanics and applying them well is important. But there’s something else, even more vital – immobilizing your...
