Tag Archive: Alexander Volkanovski, bjj training, mixed martial arts, mma, ufc, Volkanovski, wrestling
Alexander Volkanovski: “I’m Doing Shark Tanks With 85-90 Kilo Wrestlers”
Oct 14, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Alexander Volkanovski: “I’m Doing Shark Tanks With 85-90 Kilo Wrestlers”
Alexander Volkanovski is preparing to serve as a backup for the UFC 280 lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira… Despite breaking his thumb just three months ago,...This “Slide By” Variation Is Great If You’re In A Collar Tie Situation
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This “Slide By” Variation Is Great If You’re In A Collar Tie Situation
Establishing a dominant grip in BJJ is an important factor that can dictate how and where the match goes. Starting from the standup where all matches start, staying attached to the opponent by...The Price You Have To Pay For Poor Wrestling Position…
Oct 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Price You Have To Pay For Poor Wrestling Position…
Did you know that wrestling can actually be quite simple? It sure can, if you dedicate yourself to learning and perfecting a set number of techniques, until you can hit them automatically. It’s...Henry Cejudo’s Hip Toss From a Failed Sweep Single Leg
Oct 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Henry Cejudo’s Hip Toss From a Failed Sweep Single Leg
The hip toss is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling and a very versatile one with that as well; it can be used in order to either set up another takedown, or to recover from a failed one....Force Your Opponent To Turtle Up With The “Kosoto”
Oct 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Force Your Opponent To Turtle Up With The “Kosoto”
The Turtle position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is nowhere as greatly explored as other positions are. That is to say: there are a number of possibilities when your opponent turtles up, both for...Antonio Inoki, Wrestling Legend Who Faced Muhammad Ali, Passes Away
Oct 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Antonio Inoki, Wrestling Legend Who Faced Muhammad Ali, Passes Away
Antonio Inoki, the Japanese professional wrestling legend and mixed martial arts pioneer, has passed away. As confirmed by Yahoo Japan, he died at the age of 79 years old, after a battle with health...Bo Nickal Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m One Of The Best Wrestlers In The World”
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bo Nickal Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m One Of The Best Wrestlers In The World”
Bo Nickal is yet to make his UFC debut… But he believes that a match against Khamzat Chimaev would be a good one; as he’s recently called him out, immediately after signing with the UFC....[Watch] Conor McGregor Shows Off Wrestling Skills In Recent Video
Sep 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] Conor McGregor Shows Off Wrestling Skills In Recent Video
Conor McGregor always seems to stay in the MMA spotlight, despite the fact that he hasn’t fought in a while. For example, just recently, he posted an Instagram video where he is seen showing...If Your Wrestling is Terrible, Then You’ve Got To Learn The Russian Tie
Sep 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on If Your Wrestling is Terrible, Then You’ve Got To Learn The Russian Tie
Did you know that wrestling can actually be quite simple? It sure can, if you dedicate yourself to learning and perfecting a set number of techniques, until you can hit them automatically. One of...Danielle Kelly Shares A Funny High School Wrestling Match Story
Sep 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Danielle Kelly Shares A Funny High School Wrestling Match Story
Danielle Kelly is an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt champion and (from recently) a ONE Championship submission grappling athlete. Aside from working on her striking skills, she’s also...Incorporate Wrestling Into Your BJJ Game With These Tips from Nicolas Renier
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Incorporate Wrestling Into Your BJJ Game With These Tips from Nicolas Renier
It’s no secret that many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students aren’t particularly good at wrestling. Some even go as far as never adding wrestling to their training schedule – which is a...Your New Butterfly Guard Strategy: Wrestle Up
Jul 31, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Your New Butterfly Guard Strategy: Wrestle Up
The Butterfly Guard is one of those positions in Jiu-Jitsu that’s often elusive to athletes. They don’t like it because it’s not as dynamic as other guards are, plus they’d like to be more...Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Everybody Can Punch, But Not Everybody Can Wrestle”
Jun 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Everybody Can Punch, But Not Everybody Can Wrestle”
Ever watched an MMA fight with friends who don’t train? More specifically, with people who don’t grapple? If so, then you’ve probably heard comments along the lines of: “Whoa, this is boring,...Bo Nickal: “There’s No Doubt I’m The Best Wrestler To Have Entered MMA”
Jun 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bo Nickal: “There’s No Doubt I’m The Best Wrestler To Have Entered MMA”
Bo Nickal is a 3x NCAA Division I National Champion in wrestling, who has become better known about in the BJJ community after his match against Gordon Ryan. However, Nickal didn’t stop at that...This Double Leg Variation Works Great For Taller Grapplers & MMA Fighters
Apr 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Double Leg Variation Works Great For Taller Grapplers & MMA Fighters
The Double Leg takedown is one of the first takedowns you’ll learn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And rightfully so; it isn’t (too) complicated for the beginner grappler, while at the same time...How To Move Like A Wrestler And Improve Your Footwork For BJJ
Mar 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Move Like A Wrestler And Improve Your Footwork For BJJ
While techniques – in their various forms, including stand-up ones – are covered extensively in BJJ training sessions, very little attention is given to actual footwork. This is something that...Trapped Their Arm? Take Them Down With The “Billy Waist Lock”
Mar 10, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Trapped Their Arm? Take Them Down With The “Billy Waist Lock”
Not all takedowns and throws are made equal. And that’s not just because of how “high percentage” they are, but also because of how you go about setting them up. For example,...Fine-Tune Your Armdrag With These Details by Pat Downey
Feb 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fine-Tune Your Armdrag With These Details by Pat Downey
Are you an Armdrag fan? Or are you someone who simply wants to learn how to do it and then Single or Double-Leg your opponents into oblivion? That’s great, because a successfully applied...Andrew Wiltse Explains Armdrag Basics & Single Leg Setup
Feb 20, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andrew Wiltse Explains Armdrag Basics & Single Leg Setup
All takedowns are made equal… But some takedowns are more equal than others – especially if you have no wrestling background. That is to say: if you want to become comfortable on your...The Head & Arm Throw Is A Must-Learn For All BJJ Athletes
Feb 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Head & Arm Throw Is A Must-Learn For All BJJ Athletes
Training no gi is a fan-favorite for a lot of BJJ athletes. And not just because of the ground game; but also because of the fact that the stand-up game is sometimes easier, faster, and more...Do This Single Leg Counter – And Immediately Take Their Back
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Do This Single Leg Counter – And Immediately Take Their Back
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...Nick Rodriguez: “No Matter Who You Are, I Will Choke You Out”
Jan 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nick Rodriguez: “No Matter Who You Are, I Will Choke You Out”
Nick Rodriguez will take on Elder Cruz on January 21, in an upcoming Who’s Number One (WNO) match. Both athletes are quite similar in their style; explosive and agile in movement, highly versed...The “Shoulder Tap” Is One of The Easiest Takedowns from The Back
Jan 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The “Shoulder Tap” Is One of The Easiest Takedowns from The Back
Do you suck at takedowns? No shame in it; but you have to do something about that… At least if you don’t want to spend your whole life butt-scooting towards your opponents. So,...This Back Trip Setup is Perfect for Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 26, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Back Trip Setup is Perfect for Beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Don’t let the complexity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling in general fool you. A lot of times, it won’t be the complicated stuff that will give you the edge in training nor the win at a...