Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Self Defense - Beginners & Advanced

Learn to maintain standing guard and space management from long to close range, using elbows, kicks, hip movement, and shrimp to defend, disengage, and decide whether to engage or escape.

Explore kick pass techniques for self defense, building finishing opportunities through practiced skills and training, while considering back injury safety.

Master the toreando pass for Brazilian jiu-jitsu self-defense, focusing on knee-on-belly pressure, sleeve control, and shoulder positioning to secure chokes and transitions.

Push, pull, and pass techniques drive self-defense practice, defending against resistance, sitting on your back, and finishing with multiple options.

Master push, pull, and over pass techniques in brazilian jiu-jitsu for self-defense, including knee-to-ground control, leg inside transitions, and triangle setups to neutralize threats.

Learn the double underhook pass variation 1 in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for self defense. Use hip elevation and arm control to safely pass guard and secure the top position.

Master the double underhook pass variation 2 by securing grips, switching hips, and completing the pass to control the opponent and set up a choke.

Master the shoulder roll pass by maintaining the sleeve on the outside, transitioning with an inverted switch on the ground, and sweeping to the top while stepping over the shoulder.

Master the rug pull pass in brazilian jiu-jitsu for self defense, using a grab, hand inside, and a scoop inside to defend and execute the pass.

Learn the over-the-leg pass technique, maintain tight control, lock the arm, and switch sides to secure positions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu self-defense.

Master the fake pass leg lock in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for self defense, using hip movement and transitions to sit in, spread, and block your opponent.

Master the knee bar pass in brazilian jiu-jitsu for self defense, applying squeeze to the leg and Achilles when facing pushes.

master the spider guard pass for self defense by breaking grips with knees, grabbing the sleeve, tossing the leg over, and controlling the shoulder to flip and flatten the opponent.

Master the De La Riva pass by maintaining posture, controlling the opponent's foot, breaking grips, and rolling to the opposite side while switching hips to complete the pass.

Master a double-punch defense by bringing hands to the chest, creating space with a guard, using a triangle posture to control with the opposite hand, and floor him.

Master single punch defense at the door when someone comes by, focusing on immediate self-defense actions and maintaining personal safety.

Demonstrates a single punch on knees, controlling the opponent by pushing down the arms with the back leg, moving into a leg-over-head position, then rolling to finish the move.

Learn elbow strike defense by stepping off line, keeping the head out of the way, applying knee pressure, blocking, and switching hips to step over.

Practice forearm pressure defense to relieve throat pressure, push the hips up, and control the opponent with shoulder and elbow to drive to the floor and secure a finish.

Master headlock control, including the RNC headlock, in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by maintaining hand position on the head, blocking the shoulder to prevent punches, and creating space to finish.

Learn neck crank defense by escaping head control, relieving pressure, and creating space. Apply arm control and hip movement to off-balance and sweep the opponent onto their chest.

Learn Americana defense by using leverage to control the arm, shift your opponent's base, sweep over, maneuver behind their back, and finish the submission.

Develop leg and elbow defense to protect against leg openings and the triangle around the elbow in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Understand the course credit structure and progression for Brazilian jiu-jitsu self defense, guiding beginners toward advanced skills while mapping training milestones to credits.