John Danaher: “Even If You Pull Guard, You Need To Learn Takedowns”
Sep 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter what some may tell you, there’s no shame in being a guard puller. It’s a legit move and tactic to use in training and competition alike; so, as far as sports Jiu-Jitsu is...
Kit Dale: “Not Being Good At Takedowns Comes With Many Problems”
Jun 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, we get it – you’re not that good with takedowns. You never were and you, kind of, believe that takedowns just aren’t your “thing”. But here’s the problem: if...
Which Takedowns Should I Use In A Street Altercation?
Nov 01, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are always a great addition to your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training! After all, as some of the nay-sayers would say – but rightfully so – if you can’t take the fight to the ground,...
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...
Law Enforcement and Security Techniques That Just Don’t Work
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve probably had a chance to see all of those inefficient martial arts techniques on Instagram, Youtube and similar, right? And, while it seems that they are often a laughing stock for some...
Are Takedowns, Specifically The Suplex, Safe To Do On Concrete?
Dec 17, 2019Monty L. Collier
Many subjects in the world of martial arts are not without controversy. Consider the subject of takedowns. Are takedowns safe to do in a fight? Are some takedowns not safe to do in a fight, like the...
One of Helio Gracie’s Favorite Throws (Hane-Goshi)
Aug 31, 2018Monty L. Collier
One of Grandmaster Helio Gracie’s favorite throws was Hane-Goshi, which being translated from the Japanese roughly means “Hip-Spring.” This classic takedown is one of the core...
Learning To Pummel for Throws
Dec 03, 2017Monty L. Collier
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia Learning to throw without the gi is important for competition, as well as for self-defense. Like...
Start Winning BJJ Matches With Superior Takedowns
May 08, 2017Monty L. Collier
Photo by Flashsport: Leandro defeated Erberth Santos thanks in a big part to superior takedowns. Recently, Leandro Lo defeated Gordon Ryan at the ADCC West Coast Trials. How did Leandro Lo defeat...
