Chris “Nightmare” Newman Joins Us This Week 🔥 + What’s Ahead at E17 BJJ, Weekly Newletter 09/06/2025

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Jun 9
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Hi team,

We've got a big couple of weeks coming up at E17 BJJ – here’s everything you need to know

💥 This Week: Guest Instructor Chris “Nightmare” Newman

Chris “Nightmare” Newman is stepping in as guest instructor this week, and trust us – you don’t want to miss it. Chris brings pressure, precision, and loads of experience to the mats. I’ll be there too, so try to make the most of the week and get some extra rounds and reps in.

This Week’s Techniques

Fundamentals: This week we're looking at the Leg Drag position, a powerful way to control and pass the guard. By dragging you partners leg across their body and pinning it, you limit their hip movement and open up dominant angles for passing or taking the back. A great took for slowing down fast guards and setting up tight, pressure-based control.

Fundamentals Plus: TBC – we’ll keep it flexible depending on the group

Waiver Reminder

If you haven’t already, please make sure to sign the waiver that was emailed out over the weekend before attending your next class. It only takes a minute and keeps everything above board – much appreciated!

Filming Day – Next Wednesday

We’re filming a short promo video next Wednesday to help grow the gym as we get closer to our bigger location. If you can, please come down – the more people on the mat, the better. And if you're up for it, we'd love to get a few short interviews about what E17 BJJ means to you.

Monday June 30th – Grading Week + Post-Class Social

Grading week starts Monday 30th, and we’ll be handing out our first ever stripes. To celebrate, we’re heading to the local pub after class that night for a drink and some food. Whether you’re getting graded or just supporting your teammates, come hang out! Our last social was an awesome, getting to know each other off the mats.

Tip of the Week: Guard Passing for Beginners

If you're new to passing guard and don’t know where to start, here’s the key: pick one pass and stick to it. Whether it’s a torreando or knee cut, focus on one direction, drill it, and try it in sparring – even if it fails.

Guard passing is hard at first, but being predictable (to yourself) helps you build confidence and spot where things are going wrong, so you can adapt and improve next time. You don’t need a full toolbox (to begin with) – just a hammer you’re not afraid to swing!

See you all on the mats

-Mouncif

E17 BJJ