Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners (The First 6 BJJ Techniques Everyone MUST Learn) with the Gracies

In the midst of the pandemic, Rener and Eve decided to conduct a free online seminar that would introduce the world to the 6 most important techniques that every beginner should know, and to teach them in such a way that students could learn them solo without a training partner! In addition to being live, what made this event so unique is that it was conducted via two-way video conference so they could see all the students and provide feedback in real time. The event was a huge success!

We share this recording of the seminar so you can enjoy the same awesome introduction to jiu-jitsu that was experienced by thousands around the world during the live event.

[JoeC_aka_PwnerJoe]

Warmup
9:42 - Rocking and Rolling
10:10 - Pivoting
10:47 - Bridge Turn
11:23 - Shrimp Circle
12:23 - Egg Beaters
12:50 - Leg Extensions > crossed feet
13:10 - High Guard, block punches
13:30 - Bridge > Guard
14:01 - Feet on hips > Close Guard
14:52 - Pull Guard with Pivot



Lessons
18:13 - Tactical Standup
21:19 - 2-handed Standup
24:15 - Std. Var. Trap and Roll (partner)
30:00 - Std. Var. Trap and Roll (solo)
33:52 - Trap and Roll > Pull to Guard (partner)
39:45 - Trap and Roll > Pull to Guard (solo)
41:15 - Trap and Roll > Pull to Guard (partner; torso too wide)
51:50, 56:13 - Defense from level 1 strike
57:33 - Back, Side, Forward, Side steps
59:34 - Defensive pounce
1:00:10 - ^ with Clinch
1:04:00 - Double underhook clinch to full mount
1:05:03 - Prep drill from clinch to mount
1:15:45 - Americana; full move(partner)
1:16:20 - Americana; explained
1:17:32 - Americana; other arm
1:19:12 - Americana on a hoodie (solo)



Defense from Guard Series
1:29:45 - Stage 2 defense from guard (partner)
1:31:15 - Stage 2 defense from guard (solo)
1:33:00 - Stage 3 defense from guard
1:33:38 - Stages 1, 2, 3, 1 from guard
1:34:12 - Stages 1, 3, 1 from guard (solo)
1:35:19 - Stages 4, 1 from guard (partner)
1:37:15 - Stage 5
1:41:14, 1:41:49 - Full combination of moves (solo)

[times]

9:42 - Warm up
17:54 - Tactical stand up
25:16 - Trap and roll
1:14:03 - Americana
1:27:30 - Punch block series

[lancesouthwick]

I have only been training BJJ a month, going a couple nights a week. I keep getting dominated in sparring and ppl getting mount has been pretty regular. Last night I used the move you taught and actually got the sweep. So thanks for the content.

[nikolaslavov]

Finally some basic beginner stuff, thanks guys!

[jasonburns]

This content is gold. Thank you for providing it to us!

[gabrielf]

Testimonial: I was a fencer and I watched your videos for 2 years. Finally, I joined a local gym and it was a lot of fun. But my first roll, they put me up against a bigger guy(6'3" 190lbs to my 5'10" 145lbs) with 6 months more experience than me. Long story short, I locked him up and made him submit. The coach said, "This is definitely not your first time." lol That was all thanks to these videos. They were very impressed. You guys are awesome!

[Kevin-erpp]

Amazing teachers who really explain every move and techniques thoroughly....You too are exceptional teachers

[stuthomas]

This is the best bjj introduction I've found on YouTube by some distance. It's the easiest to follow and best explained. Many thanks to the Gracie family 👍

[anthonygerber]

Even after studying jiujitsu since 2000, I still enjoy watching Rener teach. I always "borrow" his ways of explaining certain positions when teaching my students.

[ronster]

Excellent content! I taught my nieces these techniques and we drilled them for 2 weeks straight to increase muscle memory and fluidity. I'm happy to say that they feel much more confident in themselves now if something were to ever happen. Thank you so much and keep up the great work. My family is very appreciative.

[crispyone]

Rener would be the coolest Dad ever. If every kid had a dad with his wisdom and temperament the world would be a different place.

[franka]

I was very impressed with your video of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, I think everyone should learn jiu-jitsu techniques. I studied Jiu-Jitsu in Japan and I found it far more useful than kickboxing in real world attacks. Jiu-Jitsu literally saved my life several times during my travels in Europe and Asia.

[jordanbrown]

As there are no gracie schools in my country the idea of these zoom classes continuing even after covid is finished is brilliant. The direct connection to the heart of jiu jitsu and the excellent structure of the programmes makes learning the art exciting and fun. I would happily keep my zoom membership while training in an uncertified school in my area.

[lindseysantos]

My boyfriend didn't expect this when I said, "choke me" 😂, thanks!

[radsthetics]

Every beginner needs to watch and learn from Rener!

[spencerscanlan]

Just started BJJ last night at Pedigo Submission Fighting in mount vernon. I really wasn’t sure what to expect so I checked my ego at the door. I really surprised myself and I’m “hooked” already. This will be taking my confidence as a husband to protect his family to the next level all while providing great social time and exercise. Thank you for the great videos.

[rholandez]

Rener & Eve always give 100% in teaching.

[mthomps]

58 year old fencer here. Thank you for this.

[brandonhaynes]

Subtlety the best BJJ intro available. Been watching the Gracies demos for some time and my first impression was practiced fake enthusiasm, but these guys genuinely desire to empower, the fact that they were reared with class is evident.

[chrisberrymusic]

I love the positivity and passion from Eve and Rener. You can tell they love BJJ and each other.