Become Fighter
Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The map of the ground game, then the movements you can drill alone, then escapes and your first guard work with a partner.
What you learn
Position before submission. Solo movement, escapes and your first guard work. You will learn 12 techniques: Breakfall, Hip escape, Bridge, Technical stand-up, Granby roll, Sit-through, Guard frame, Bridge and roll from mount, Elbow-knee escape, Closed guard, Scissor sweep, Armbar from guard.
Lessons
Each lesson has key points, a step-by-step guide, common mistakes and a timed drill. Start at the top and work down.
How jiu-jitsu works
The map of positions, the habit of tapping, and the two movements you will use more than any other.
- The big picture: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide FreeWhy position comes before submission, and the ladder from guard to back control.
- Falling safely: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide FreeThe backward breakfall: chin tucked, arm slap, and learning to land without injury.
- The shrimp: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide FreeThe hip escape: the movement that makes space on your back and underlies almost every escape.
Solo movement
The drills you can do alone on a mat or carpet: bridge, stand up, roll and switch your hips.
- The bridge: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProThe upa: driving your hips up and over to throw weight off you.
- Technical stand-up: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProGetting back to your feet from the floor with a hand and a leg guarding you.
- The granby roll: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProSpinning on your shoulders to turn your legs back towards an opponent.
- The sit-through: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProSwitching your hips from a kneeling base to sitting, the hinge between top and bottom.
Escapes
Framing, the bridge-and-roll and the elbow-knee escape: how to get out from under a heavy opponent.
- Frames and space: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProUsing bones, not muscles, to hold an opponent off and make room to move.
- Bridge and roll from mount: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProThe classic escape: trap an arm and a foot, bridge and roll your opponent over.
- The elbow-knee escape: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProShrimping out from side control or mount to get your knee back in and recover guard.
Closed guard basics
Controlling someone from your back: posture, the scissor sweep and the armbar, always with a partner.
- Closed guard and posture: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProLocking your legs round an opponent and keeping their posture broken.
- The scissor sweep: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProTurning guard into a top position by tipping your opponent sideways.
- The armbar from guard: safe entries: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide ProHow the armbar works in principle, and the safe way to practise it with a partner and a coach.
Still to come
- Passing the guard. Getting past the legs to a dominant position.
- Top control and submissions. Holding side control and mount, then attacking from them.
Who it's for
Beginners, and anyone who wants to tidy up the basics. You don't need a gym, a partner or any kit, although some lessons are better with a partner.
Safety
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.
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