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Gracie Fundamentals

The core fighting system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: 40 essential techniques in 23 lessons, filmed to match the classes.

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals Programme is the core fighting system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. It is designed for a smaller person to defeat a larger, stronger, more athletic opponent. This is the perfect place for any beginning student to start and the fastest way to prepare you for a street fight.

Each lesson covers one ground technique and one standing technique, exactly as taught in class, plus the Reflex Development combinations and a full demonstration of the Fundamentals Belt test.

Free for students of a network academy enrolled in the Fundamentals programme. Use it to review last week's lesson and prepare for the next one.

Course content 26 lessons

Welcome
  • 1 🔒 Welcome to Gracie Fundamentals - introduction
  • 2 🔒 How to tie your belt
Fundamentals
  • 1 🔒 Lesson 1: Trap and Roll Escape (Mount) - Clinch Takedown
  • Silent demos (9)
    Trap and Roll StandardTrap and Roll Basic PassTrap and Roll Neck HugTrap and Roll Punch BlockTrap and Roll Wrist PinClinch TakedownClinch Takedown (v2)Leg Hook TakedownBody Fold Takedown
  • 2 🔒 Lesson 2: Americana Armlock (Mount) - Clinch (Aggressive) + Pisao (Defensive)
  • Silent demos (6)
    Americana StandardAmericana Heck HugClinch AggressiveClinch Aggressive (v2)Clinch Aggressive OpponentPiaso Defensive
  • 3 🔒 Lesson 3: Positional Control (Mount) - Clinch (Conservative) + Pisao (Offensive)
  • Silent demos (9)
    Mount ControlHigh Swim Side VarMount Basic ControlMount Low ControlsMount High Control UpMount High Control SideClinch ConservativeClinch Conservative (v2)Clinch Conservative with Offensive Piaso Kick
  • 4 🔒 Lesson 4: Take the Back + Rear Naked Choke (Mount) - Clinch Wall Takedown
  • Silent demos (8)
    Take the Back RNC MountRNC Overhook SideRNC Underhook SideRemount TechniqueTake Back RNCClinch Wall TakedownWall TakedownWall Takedown Guillotine Con
  • 5 🔒 Lesson 5: Punch Block Stages 1 & 2 (Guard) - Rear Choke Defence (Standing)
  • Silent demos (4)
    Guard S1 ControlsGuard S2 ControlsGuard S2 KimuraGuard S2 Triangle
  • 6 🔒 Lesson 6: Straight Armlock (Mount) - Guillotine Defence
  • Silent demos (3)
    Straight Armlock MountStraight Armlock Mount Side VarGuillotine Defence Standing
  • 7 🔒 Lesson 7: Triangle Choke (Guard) - Front Single Hand Grab Defence
  • Silent demos (4)
    Triangle ForcedTriangle GiantGuard S2 TriangleFront Single Hand Grab Defence
  • 8 🔒 Lesson 8: Hook Sweep (Guard) - Rear Takedown
  • Silent demos (4)
    Hook SweepHook Sweep Neck HugRear TakedownRear Takedown (v2)
  • 9 🔒 Lesson 9: Elbow Escape (Mount) - Pull Guard
  • Silent demos (10)
    Elbow EscapeElbow Escape Heavy KneeElbow Escape Heel DragElbow Escape Hook RemovalElbow Escape Hook Removal (v2)Elbow Escape Heel Drag (v2)Elbow Escape Guard RecoveryElbow Escape Back TakePull GuardPull Guard (v2)
  • 10 🔒 Lesson 10: Positional Control (Side Mount) - Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive)
  • Silent demos (5)
    Side Mount Control StandardSide Mount Control Cross ChestSide Mount Control Mount TransitionAmericana Armlock Side MountDouble Leg Outside Trip Aggressive
  • 11 🔒 Lesson 11: Headlock Counters (Mount) - Standing Headlock Defence
  • Silent demos (4)
    Headlock Mount ControlsHeadlock Mount RNCHeadlock Mount Straight ArmlockHeadlock Defence Standing
  • 12 🔒 Lesson 12: Headlock Escape 1 (Side Mount) - Standing Armlock
  • Silent demos (4)
    Headlock Escape1 Super LockHeadlock Escape1 Scissor FinishHeadlock Escape1 Getup FinishStanding Armlock
  • 13 🔒 Lesson 13: Straight Armlock (Guard) - Clinch (Aggressive) + Pisao (Defensive)
  • Silent demos (3)
    Straight Armlock GuardStraight Armlock Guard TriangleStraight Armlock Guard Triangle Armlock
  • 14 🔒 Lesson 14: Double Ankle Sweep (Guard) - Guillotine Choke (Guard Pull)
  • Silent demos (4)
    Double Ankle Hook Sweep KickDouble Ankle Hook Sweep KneeGuillotine StandingGuillotine Choke Pull Guard
  • 15 🔒 Lesson 15: Headlock Escape 2 (Side Mount) - Clinch (Conservative) + Pisao (Offensive)
  • Silent demos (3)
    Headlock Escape2 StandardHeadlock Escape2 Roll OverHeadlock Escape2 Punch Block
  • 16 🔒 Lesson 16: Escapes (Side Mount) - Clinch Wall Takedown
  • Silent demos (3)
    Side Mount Escape ShrimpSide Mount Escape RiderSide Mount Escape Underhook
  • 17 🔒 Lesson 17: Kimura Armlock (Guard) - Clinch Takedown
  • Silent demos (4)
    Kimura Armlock ForcedKimura Armlock RiderKimura Armlock Situp SweepGuard S2 Kimura
  • 18 🔒 Lesson 18: Punch Block Stages 4 & 5 (Guard) - Bicep Block & Power Push
  • Silent demos (4)
    Punch Block Guard 5Punch Block Guard Roll OverBicep BlockPower Push
  • 19 🔒 Lesson 19: Tripod Sweep (Guard) - Guillotine Defence
  • Silent demos (1)
    Tripod Sweep
  • 20 🔒 Lesson 20: Take the Back (Guard) - Standing Headlock Defence
  • Silent demos (5)
    Take the Back GuardTake the Back FlattenTake the Back Standing JabTake the Back Standing Jab2Take the Back Standing Haymaker
  • 21 🔒 Lesson 21: Elbow Escape (Side Mount) - Rear Takedown
  • Silent demos (2)
    Elbow Escape Side Mount High StepElbow Escape Side Mount Knee Drive
  • 22 🔒 Lesson 22: Twisting Arm Control (Mount) - Pull Guard
  • Silent demos (4)
    Twisted Arm Control Armlock FinishTwisted Arm Control Flatted Back FinishTwisted Arm Control Flatten Punch FinishTwisted Arm Control Lift Back Finish
  • 23 🔒 Lesson 23: Double Underhook Pass (Guard) - Double Leg Takedown (Conservative)
  • Silent demos (3)
    Double Underhook Guard Pass1Double Underhook Guard Pass2Double Leg Outside Trip Conservative Mount Finish
Belt Test
  • 1 🔒 Fundamentals Belt Qualification Test - full demonstration