• April 6: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Neck Grab Esc, Mount Maintain / Exit

• April 8

• April 11: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Wrist Releases, Bridge Variations

• April 13: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Rear Hug Under, Fours Lock or Sitout

• April 15: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Diagonal Bridge to Guard or Fours

• April 18: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Rear Neck Grab, Windmill Sweep

• April 20: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: C step, Shoulder Slip, Leg Circles

• April 22: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Lapel Pull, Across-Side Transitions

• April 25: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Thrust Kicks, Diagonal Sit-up Sweep

• April 27: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Push Wristlock, Fishtail

• April 28: Self-Defense Solo Drills: Jiu-Jitsu Movements & Techniques

• April 29: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Arm Drag, Top Halfguard Backstep

• May 2: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Overlapped Throat, Bridge and Turn

• May 4: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Rear Wall Pin, Prone Rear Mount

• May 5: Self-Defense Solo Drills: Essentials of Movement

• May  6: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: One Hand Throat Grab Push, Shin Ride

• July 18: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Up Wrist Grab, L-Sit, Near-Over Pass

• July 20: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Arms Under, 2 Splits, Far-Over Pass

• July 21: Self-Defense Solo Drills: 30 Minutes of Jiu-Jitsu Skills

Self-Defense Thai Kickboxing

• April 9: Self-Defense Thai Kickboxing: Step, Knee, Elbow, Kick, Punch

• April 16: Self-Defense Thai Kickboxing: X Step, Roll, Teep, Clears

• April 23: Self-Defense Thai Kickboxing: Jab, Hook, Cover, Back Kick

• April 30: Self-Defense Thai Kickboxing: Everyday is Training Day

• April 17: Fitness & Attribute Training: Strength and Flexibility

• April 24: Fitness & Attribute Training: Balance and Muscle Building

• May  1: Fitness & Attribute Training: Mobility and Cardio

• May  8: Fitness & Attribute Training: Stress Relief and Fat Burn

Youth Self-Defense & Jiu-Jitsu (kids class)

• April 5: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Crouch, Tilt, Push Base, & Top Mount

• April 11: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Dodge, Block, Hug Esc, Croc Hold

• April 18: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Headlock Escape, Seated, Standing Up

• April 25: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Rear Pull Back, Log Ride, Backpack

• May  2: Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu: Tackle Block, Ground Headlock Escapes

Videos & Articles

Here are some links to concepts, techniques, exercises, and motivations! These are grouped by topic and not in particular order. More content will be added at regular intervals. We suggest opening a YouTube account to automatically keep track of which videos you have seen. Please note that we do not endorse every detail said or done in each; use them as fuel for your own thought and fitness. Practice safely and be mindful of your own conditions. Parents/Guardians are advised to preview content before sharing it with a child.

Topics:

- Mindset & Overview

- Solo Drills

- Techniques

- Evidence

- Youth

- Fitness

- Motivation & Therapy

- Just for Fun

- Quotes

Mindset & Overview:

• Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Will Change Your Life

• Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101: The Philosophy

• Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101: The History

• The Principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with Rener Gracie

• How Jiu-Jitsu Will Change Your Life

• A Little Jiu Jitsu Goes a Long Way in a Fight, A Lot Will Change Your Life

• Black Belt Mindset Series - Featuring Grandmaster Relson Gracie 

• The Universal Misunderstanding (Gracie Philosophy)

• Ryron Gracie on playful rolling, bad positions to improve

• Women's Self-defense That Actually Works! (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) {Note: may contain triggers}

• BJJ Self Defense: Proximity, Panic & Claustrophobia

• Jiu Jitsu For Dummies - An Introduction To Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

• Top 10 BJJ Tips For White Belts & Beginners {Note: good tips for all ranks!}

• Why Navy Seal Jocko Willink Thinks Jiu Jitsu Is A Real Superpower

• Jiu-Jitsu Over 40 (5 Rules to Roll Till 95) {Note: great concepts for all ages!}

• Relson Gracie Documentary

• Destructive White Belt Mindset VS Productive Black Belt Mindset for BJJ

• Is Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu only ground grappling?

• Why White Belt To Blue Belt Is A Gigantic Change in BJJ

• John Danaher defines Jiu Jitsu as a four step system

• Philosophy and Expectations for White to Black Belt In BJJ {Note: sport lens}

Solo Drills:

(None of this information is a prerequisite to begin classes. There may be similarities between videos.)

• Grappling Dummy How-To from Gallerr

• The importance of solo drills {from our friend Marco}

• Self Mastery Solo BJJ Training Drills John Danaher

• 54 Solo Grappling BJJ Drills in 12 Minutes (Updated 2019 Version)

• Functional Solo Drills for Grappling | Jiu-Jitsu Drills

• Solo Drills for Grappling & Functional Mobility

• Best BJJ Solo Drills To Do At Home During Coronavirus Pandemic

• Best solo drills to improve your Jiu Jitsu game

• BJJ Solo - Total Body Workout w/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Movements (Beginner)

• Solo Grappling Drills: Wrestling & BJJ Exercises at Home

• Basics of Kickboxing

Techniques:

• Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101: The Basics

• Gracie Combatives - Lesson 1 - Slice 1 (1-6)

• Strength vs. Technique (A Jiu-Jitsu Experiment)

• Gracie Wrist Release - Variation 1 of 5

• Relson Gracie: Arm Lock tips

• Take Your Elbow Escape to the Next Level!

• Grand Master Relson Gracie Mount Escape

• Relson Gracie Breaks Down Roger Gracie's Techniques

• Mastering the Triangle Choke

• Muay Thai 10 Essential Attacking Combinations Tutorial

• Stop a Dog Fight Instantly - 'Unlock' a Biting Dog in SECONDS {Note: person rescue technique also}

Evidence:

• White belt challenges Grandmaster Relson Gracie 

• Royce Gracie "The Giant Killer"

• UFC 1 The Beginning

• BJJ vs Boxing Street Fight! What Happens When There's NO Plan How to Fight

• Colorado Man Covered His Whole Family's ASP

• Unseen Gracie Challenge Fights {Note: contains fight violence}

• Huge Random Guy Challenges Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Robson Moura

• Fabricio Werdum vs. Alexander Gustafsson (UFC Full Fight Gracie Breakdown)

Youth:

• The Solution to Bullying - Gracie Bullyproof

• Gracie Bullyproof - Prepare Your Child for Life

• Parent Preparation Clip #2: The Most Common Mistake

• Parent Preparation Clip #3: The Critical Challenge

• Parent Preparation Clip #4: The Critical Connection  

• Gracie Bullyproof - Gracie Game Sample - Crazy Horse

• Playing Jiu-Jitsu With Your Kids

• How to Play Jiu-Jitsu With Your Kids Part 8: How to "Fight" Your 5 Year Old

• ROL LIVE - Kids Jiu Jitsu Morning Stretch 041020 {for kids to watch and follow along!}

• Because of You | Bullying Prevention

Fitness:

• 10 Best Mobility | Flexibility Drills (PRE-WORKOUT)

• The Best 15-Minute Beginner Workout — No Equipment Needed | Class FitSugar

• Complete 20 Minute Total Body Basic Workout Routine - Rebecca Kennedy - Functional Fitness

• 20 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT // No Equipment | Pamela Reif

• The Scientific 7 Minute Workout Video - Bodyweight Only Total Body Workout

• Basic Stretch Exercise Routine - 25 Minute Workout with Janna Webb

• Movement Training - Start with the Basics

• How to Start Movement Training - Movement 101

• 7 Min Flow Training - (follow along)

• 10 Different Animal Walk Exercises

• Use this MMA Bodyweight Workout For Fight Endurance

• Do This Stretch First Thing EVERY Morning {look familiar?}