From White to Black: Your Journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Starts Here
The Essentials:
Phase 1: Fundamentals and Positional Control
* Introduction to basic terminology and Etiquette
* Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
* Overview of BJJ Principles, history, and Culture
* Introduction to basic terminology and Etiquette
* Development of hip mobility and hip escapes
* Basic Body Mechanics and Movement
* Understanding proper posture, base, and weight distribution
* Development of hip mobility and hip escapes
* Introduction to collar grips, sleeve grips, and basic control positions
* Grips and Control
* Fundamentals of establishing grips and controlling the opponent
* Introduction to collar grips, sleeve grips, and basic control positions
* Basic sweeps, submissions, and guard retention strategies
* Closed Guard
* Essential concepts and techniques from the closed guard
* Basic sweeps, submissions, and guard retention strategies
* Basic transitions escapes, and submission setups from these positions
* Mount and Back Control
* Fundamental principles of the mount and back control positions
* Basic transitions escapes, and submission setups from these positions
* Introduction to various open guard variations (e.g., butterfly, spider, De La Riva)
Phase 2: Offensive Techniques and Guard Development
* Open Guard Concepts
* Introduction to various open guard variations (e.g., butterfly, spider, De La Riva)
* Essential concepts for successful guard passing
* Principles of guard retention and distance management
* Guard Passing Fundamentals
* Essential concepts for successful guard passing
* Introduction to maintaining dominant positions (side control, knee-on-belly)
* Basic guard breaks and passes, focusing on posture and weight distribution
* Top Control and Pressure
* Introduction to maintaining dominant positions (side control, knee-on-belly)
* Introduction to a variety of submissions from different positions
* Focus on pressure, transitions, and maintaining control
* Basic Submission Attacks
* Introduction to a variety of submissions from different positions
* Basic understanding of leg lock mechanics and control
* Emphasis on executing submissions with proper technique and control
* Introduction to Leg Locks
* Basic understanding of leg lock mechanics and control
* Exploration of ankle locks and straight footlocks
* Development of guard recovery techniques from compromised positions
Phase 3: Transitions and Advanced Techniques
* Guard Recovery and Sweeps
* Development of guard recovery techniques from compromised positions
* Strategies for passing intricate guard systems (e.g., lasso, worm guard)
* Introduction to advanced sweeps and combinations
* Passing Complex Guards
* Strategies for passing intricate guard systems (e.g., lasso, worm guard)
* Introduction to more intricate and advanced submissions
* Use of pressure, grips, and timing to dismantle complex guards
* Advanced Submissions
* Introduction to more intricate and advanced submissions
* Mastery of back control and submission setups
* Focus on chaining submissions together and capitalizing on openings
* Back Attacks and Chokes
* Mastery of back control and submission setups
* Basic takedown techniques and principles
* Focus on achieving and maintaining a dominant position
* Introduction to Takedowns and Throws
* Basic takedown techniques and principles
* Emphasis on grip fighting, timing, and control during stand-up exchanges
* In-depth study of advanced guard variations (e.g., X-guard, single-leg X)
Phase 4: Advanced Concepts and Strategies
* Advanced Guard Systems
* In-depth study of advanced guard variations (e.g., X-guard, single-leg X)
* Strategies for passing skilled guard players
* Development of guard combinations and strategic use of transitions
* Advanced Passing Strategies
* Strategies for passing skilled guard players
* Understanding and defending against common submissions
* Exploration of pressure passing, speed passing, and combination passing
* Submission Defense
* Understanding and defending against common submissions
* Mental preparation for BJJ competitions
* Emphasis on maintaining composure and utilizing escapes
* Competition Strategy and Mindset
* Mental preparation for BJJ competitions
* A comprehensive review of all techniques and concepts covered
* Developing a game plan and adapting to different opponents
* Review and Integration
* A comprehensive review of all techniques and concepts covered
* Integration of techniques into a personal game plan
Throughout the curriculum, students will engage in regular drilling, positional sparring, and live rolling sessions to develop their skills and test their progress.
The curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in BJJ fundamentals while gradually introducing more advanced techniques and strategies, preparing students for their blue belt journey and beyond.