Belts

Techniques by rank.

The daily email already follows the belt you pick. These hubs are the public clusters — white belt survival and the blue belt game. Other ranks stay on the letter until their pages ship.

• White

  Survival Moves for White Belts

  The first six months of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are about not getting flattened. Start with the hip escape, a real closed-guard posture break, and one mount finish.

• Blue

  Building a Game at Blue Belt

  Blue belt is the first time you are allowed to have a game — and the first time people punish you for not having one. Start with a knee cut, a collar drag, and a De La Riva that actually scores.

• Purple

  Purple hub — next

  Systems, counters, and cleaner entries. Public page not up yet. The Purple list already sends.

• Brown

  Brown hub — next

  Pressure, details, and finishing sequences. Public page not up yet. The Brown list already sends.

• Black

  Black hub — next

  Timing, philosophy, and high-percentage extras. Public page not up yet. The Black list already sends.

• Kids / Gray

  Kids / Gray hub — next

  Age-appropriate drills and positional games. Public page not up yet. The Kids list already sends.

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