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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Welcome
01:12 Closed Guard
02:15 Posture (Closed Guard)
02:42 Armlock (Closed Guard)
03:16 Triangle Choke (Closed Guard)
04:00 Kimura (Closed Guard)
05:00 Omoplata (Closed Guard)
05:25 Combinations (Closed Guard)
06:46 Chokes (Closed Guard)
07:42 Sweeps (Closed Guard)
09:02 Closed Guard Passing
10:10 Open Guard
10:41 De La Riva Guard (Open Guard)
11:24 Spider Guard (Open Guard)
12:12 Lasso Guard (Open Guard)
12:52 Butterfly Guard (Open Guard)
12:12 Shin Guard (Open Guard)
13:36 Marionette Guard (Open Guard)
14:00 Open Guard Passing
15:06 Half Guard
17:12 Side Control
18:43 Side Control Attacks
19:57 Side Control Escapes
21:07 Mount
22:43 Chokes (Mount)
23:50 Mount Escapes
25:08 Knee on Belly
28:13 Knee on Belly Escapes
30:00 Back Mount
32:28 Back Escapes

[@TheArtofSkill]

If you are new to BJJ, this video will get you familiar with the primary positions in Jiu Jitsu. BJJ can be daunting to learn due to the sheer number of techniques. The best way to learn a new skill is to start with the broad strokes, so you have a basic, general understanding of what is possible. We cover the five primary positions of BJJ both offensively and defensively. After watching this video you'll have a pretty good understanding of the basic game. Enjoy!

[@curtiscolvin9377]

First I would like to say I really like your approach to BJJ and life in general through your videos. My academy was zooming on May 15th with our founder Mauricio Tinguinha and guest Jeremy Arel. The discussion was about BJJ learning systems. One of Jeremy's points was the lack of consistent terminology across BJJ. I know there are thousands of positions, attacks, counters, etc but it would be awesome if a universal name was associated with each movement. I am not the man for the job but after following you for the past few months I believe you may be that person. I know many already have names but take side control for example. Side control for one school may be knees up and tight where the next may be single or double leg sprawl. Then you also have numerous arm positions when in side control. Not sure if this is even possible but was just thinking out loud. Brain bending rant over. Thanks

[@sman7099]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@lukam.5856]

This is what I've been searching for ever since I started jujitsu a few months back and I have to say that no one on youtube has explained the basics better. You make sure to capture all the angles and you move slowly step by step. Thank you immensely for your hard work and dedication!

[@erikvonerik2639]

Coheed bug?

[@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573]

Thank you Sir. I’ll be 68 years old next month. I’ve always wanted to learn some type of martial arts, but I know once I’m committed it’s no turning back. I’ve been retired now from the Marine Corps since 1994 and County Government at San Diego. I do have some different disabilities that over the years they have become a hinder to deal with but I deal with it. Is 68 years of age too old? Thanks again Sir.

[@KyleHo76]

If you’re at all new to BJJ, then let this video be the North Star in your BJJ journey. All of Rick’s videos are great, but this one really stands out to me. I’ve watched countless hours of beginner BJJ content and nothing is as concise and informative at this piece. Very well done, Rick. Thank you for the time and extra effort involved in creating this stuff. It’s a huge help to us BJJ knowledge seekers. Deeply appreciated, Kyle

[@silvermediastudio]

I also love how the student flows with the demonstrations, allowing Rick to execute the moves by the book. As I get started, I love to work with people like this, helping each other accumulate slow, meaningful reps as we build smoothness and muscle memory. If I had my way, I'd work a new move thousands of times at this pace, or even slower to start, until it is perfect. So much more effective than rushing into trying to muscle each other or "win." Maybe one day we'll have an AI-robot that will practice moves with us on repeat hahaha

[@clayton97330]

Most complete bjj guide on KZbin

[@fastlanenigeria]

I watch this 2 to 3 times every week since I started BJJ a year ago and I learn something new every time.

[@tanvirsinghheer5059]

This has quickly become my go to checklist as I work my way through the maze that is Jiu Jitsu- thank you for taking the time and effort to put together such a succinct and learnable video.

[@AleksandarPopivoda]

This is, hands down, the best BJJ video on YT for beginners in BJJ. Thank you so much sir!

[@aaronsmith230]

The fact that this is free is insane. I recently started training and I try to watch this before bed every night and I get to BJJ class early and watch it in my truck before going in. While knowing it and applying it are are totally different, I find that even in a half-hour video, just picking one small move or technique each time I view is so worth it!

[@ogheneminesmart8680]

even me, decided to watch it once every day, so it becomes muscle memory, and while applying it is a whole different story, haveing this in mind is a great way to navigating jiu jitsu

[@user-uc9fx4ru7p]

Had it worked?

[@ogheneminesmart8680]

definitly, the sweeps not so much as thier more difficult to execute, but the submissions and positions from top position works very well@@user-uc9fx4ru7p

[@dragosristici]

its been a year already...how are you doing?

[@aaronsmith230]

@@dragosristici hey thanks for asking! Got my blue belt and still training usually four times a week and got my whole family training now!

[@rebeca2085]

16 classes in BJJ and THIS is the video that I've been looking for. Thank you!!!!

[@Aloha809]

My ONLY regret about this instructional video is not to have it seen it before. Now for me is like a bible under the arm. Every where I go I have it with me. thank you for this detail and easy mode to understand the techniques. You posted the title for "Newbies" but I believe this is a go to see video at any level to keep you sharp. Osss

[@jalapablocrypto]

I'm 51 and have just begun my BJJ journey with my two kids: 11 and 13. I've gone through a lot of BJJ videos on YT, but this is the one I've found most concise and resourceful. Thank you for preparing this goldmine of fundamentals and making it available to newbies like us!

[@dr.imrananjum2257]

Hi Jalapablo: How true! Me too, just started at the age of 48 with my son and my daughter's boyfriend. Like you, I too find this video amazing: practical, doable, and game chnager for beginners! Good luck with your journey!

[@isackast7801]

Probably the best instructional bjj video I have ever seen. No useless filler, kept my attention, and easy to comprehend. Thank you.

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

SPECTACULAR I was a somewhat advanced white belt in 1995 (consistent 18 months of BJJ) and had to quit due to work commitments. Got quite depressed as I thought I had forgotten everything I knew - but your EXCELLENT demonstrations brought everything back and showed me the knowledge was still somewhere in my head all this time. Thanks Rick!!!

[@McAlbion]

This is such a simple, but effective presentation style. So many great practitioners spend time explaining, then executing the technique, or stopping and starting as they show and explain. This format, showing the techniques two or three times while explaining what is happening in a voice-over is far better. Perhaps it is better to stay with more granular, lengthy expositions for the advanced techniques and innovations, but as an introduction to BJJ this takes some beating. I look forward to seeing more.

[@brandonleal218]

Out of everything I have watched, this is by far the most accurate and superior video I’ve ever seen!! I’ve been through everything I could possibly watch, and this video for the editing and details explained are incredible! Absolutely thankful! Please do not delete! 🥋🤙🏼

[@8Trigramz]

This was great! I wish I had it explained this clearly as a white belt. Would've made so much of a difference knowing why I was doing certain moves!

[@chrisarvayo1]

I just started my jiujitsu journey, January 2024 at 49. Absolutely love it. This video is is exactly what I needed. Thank you for your time and wisdom, very much appreciated.

[@eddiealzamora7035]

51 years old, one class into my BJJ journey, and just found this video... bring on the second class!

[@emmanuelaujogue5335]

Same situation man, I'm just 26 years younger haha

[@badgerbob71]

Awesome. Jiu-Jitsu in 34 minutes! Wish I had this years ago

[@Aloha809]

Same for me.

[@tonylindsaysanchez7030]

I'm 59 years old, and this is my go to video. Thanks Rick

[@hardeho]

43 years old, second class tonight. Been spending a LOT of time on the BJJ KZbin rabbit hole. This might be the most practically informative video I've seen yet. And def. one of my favorite BJJ channels so far.

[@blockmuse]

One of the most beautifully crafted BJJ vids for white belts that have an appreciation for the fine arts as well as the martial. 🙏✌️🌹

[@aj.kirisuto]

The BEST BJJ video for whites/blues I´ve ever seen

[@hughjanus4198]

I cannot believe this is free to watch. Thank you.

[@munzutai]

This is exactly the kind of video I needed. The demonstrations are the clearest I've seen so far, the camera angles are chosen perfectly to show all the little details, and the black and white gis on white mats make everything so easy to parse. The video is also comprehensive enough for a beginner to start rolling. I'm rewatching it for the third time now to get ready for my next session. Thank you!

[@Nathan-bv3tf]

Attending my second class this evening. KZbin is a source of both good and poor content on BJJ. This video stands out like a diamond in the rough. Will be referring back to it as I slowly progress in this art.

[@terrycrow2066]

Enjoyed this instruction very much! I just started BJJ training 3 weeks ago. My 60th birthday is next week. I did wrestle in middle and a bit in high school. I did a tiny bit in college, but it wasn't on mats and there was no referees. I am a chiropractor, so I jokingly say that I wrestle people for a living. I have no plans to compete, but I would like to one day have my own BJJ gym. First chance I get, I would like to drive up to Laramie and see your place, it looks great!

[@drjimjam1112]

I’m on a similar journey as you are only starting later in life on both.

[@Michael-pc7bb]

4 weeks ago at 49! Love reading more stories of others starting older! Recovery time sure is something to get used to haha!!

[@ram_bam]

The music is entrancing and calming. This is such a great intro.

[@citizen411]

This is the best and easiest guide to digest on the internet. Thank you for your work coach!

[@drjimjam1112]

Unbelievable treasure of techniques.

[@ricozam7733]

This video is an excellent source of information and a quick reference for beginners and even blue belts I would say. I watch it every now and then as a reminder! Small correction, omoplata doesnt mean shoulder, but shoulder blade, shoulder in Portuguese is ombro.

[@thedailylifeofapanjeti5524]

6-month white belt here. I studied this video once a week right before open mat. I competed in a tournament last month and got an Americana from Kesa gatame (twice!). This truly is a great roadmap in getting your fundamentals down. Thank you Rick, for making and sharing this with the BJJ community.

[@px6636]

Nice fundamentals video, and loved the Dark Souls style background music.

[@gregm3227]

This video is by far one of the very best videos that I have seen on BJJ! The soft piano music was also a nice touch.

[@johnCjr4671]

Amazing job of simplifying basic Positions with techniques Professor Ellis , and much Credit to your Professor Dean and his Professor Harris for passing along this level of technique with simplicity. It’s finally starting to click for me after 7 years of working on it at age 57 , Thanks Rick!

[@fupasaan]

I love to come back to this video, been training for 3 years now and i still watch this one 😂😂 i remember watching this when you fist made it and now my game has evolved massively

[@magcitrate]

This stuff is more than enough for a year’s worth of learning.

[@troyrigby3300]

It’s very helpful to see how you can move from one submission attempt to another. Thank you

[@allstar4life3000]

Added to my favorites and studying this as much as I can until I have it all hardwired into my cranium. One of my fav BJJ channels so far!

[@patricksako887]

This is gold. Thank you so much for this amazing content.

[@MalikBlk06]

One of the best and well done videos I’ve seen in a while. I spend a lot of time on KZbin trying to learn, I loved the pace of the video, the editing was well done and I love your calm and detailed view of the many options. I look forward to seeing some more expansive detail on some of the individual videos. Very well done. Please do more!!

[@MrClassicRhyme]

Amazing video! Clear, concise, and perfectly executed! I thoroughly enjoy your videos!

[@imrankamaly]

I've benefited and took inspiration from Mr Ellis as i've reached my 40's. This is an amazing instructional video.

[@WConn100]

I'm 73 and have been doing BJJ for just short of 2 months. Thirty three training days thus far. I have lots of injuries from other sports, martial arts, military accidents. I'm hoping I get the mobility back in my back, hips and legs to do these maneuvers.

[@jeremyboesmans]

Brilliant ! Thank you so much , so well explained and so relaxing to watch

[@garysmith2983]

This is great. 6 months in and I’m coming back to this every other day. Many thanks 🙏

[@CuriousObserver]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this video. 3 classes in and I was already frustrated because I didn’t understand certain terms and concepts.

[@johnsjunk9157]

so excellent thank you for taking the time to produce these videos.

[@RayReklaw7993]

I am amazed this is free. The quality and effort put into the teaching is very impressive. Thank you so much.s

[@LucasNguyen1980]

Beautiful and skillfully done. Thank you professor for all the great videos you create for us

[@ArmandoNunez-tt3qw]

Awesome video!!! Thanks!! You cleared up lots of doubts.

[@Sandr0Correia]

Just a very small correction. Omoplata is shoulder blade, or scapula, in Portuguese.

[@jimjo.]

Not in portuguese. In greek.

[@stephenblum1078]

Omoplata is shoulder blade or scapula in Portuguese and Greek

[@Koric101]

Thank you for putting this together, very clear and easy to understand.

[@GreatHabit]

New months into BJJ. Broken rib as well. This was due my ego. At 48y love it. This video is great help.

[@lumi7404]

This video is pure gold. Thank you for posting and sharing this! ❤

[@darreng279]

I've had this video saved to watch later since sround the time it was released. Now, two years into training, watching this video is most helpful and enjoyable for me.

[@LarsChrThune]

This is amazing stuff. Started my journey in BJJ as a white belt about 3 months ago, and I am a bit confused about what to do / how to transition to better ideas / get a better position, etc. This was really helpful in tailoring some overall plan when I roll, so I can think and strive for the logical next steps. Thanks a lot, man! OSU !!

[@rgrapplerinoc2617]

Excellent narration, great visual examples and filming. Keep up the Great work.

[@lucianostraulino3938]

Awesome video, love the background music 😌 Thankyou 🙏🏾

[@olivercovrett4701]

Super comprehensive. I like that this video showed not only the individual concepts and techniques, but how to lead up to them and escape from them.

[@nathanslaman8695]

Thank you so much for making this

[@Jgriffin0808081]

Wow, this is pure gold, thank you! Keep the vids coming i cant get enough

[@Where2]

This is one of the best videos out there for beginners, there's honestly not many good fundamental tutorial videos on youtube and this stands above the rest. Thank you so much for your help

[@mattsmith2569]

Enjoyed that, thanx for posting! 👍

[@badgoat666]

This is literally the perfect teaching video. So much information with basically zero extraneous waffle.

[@jonnymaccers4730]

A gem amongst the plethora of great content on YT. And v grateful you guys wore diff coloured gi’s. Makes a huge difference. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺

[@UndefeatedEagle]

This is the most complete beginner video i ever seen. Great video. Clearly explained.

[@rrooyy]

This is the most therapeutic bjj video, it makes it seem meditative.

[@chriskelly9476]

Thank you. I've only just started and am struggling to retain all the information. Step-by-step tutorials like this that I can keep rewatching are a great help.

[@smvsaman]

Incredible video. Thanks for putting together.

[@MikeBarber]

Great video. Spending a lot of time re-watching different parts of this.

[@robinjoy2789]

This is such a good video! Your voice and even the music 🎶 helps me concentrate. Well done and nicely explained and the pacing was perfect. Thanks!

[@toolate6971]

Clear, Concise, and Straight to the Point. Roy Dean has made this into an Art a very Beautiful Art.

[@misterdavis1500]

Beautiful video, professor. Thank you

[@DiePr]

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much!

[@Pezhman101]

Fantastic review and great content. Thank you 🙏

[@dif1354]

Truly one of the best videos I've seen. Well done and much appreciated!

[@Kat-so3ih]

Great content yet again Professor Ellis!

[@castrumsolitas4355]

Your movement is smooth and beautiful Rick. Thank you for your sharing. 💪

[@-starlight-88]

This was excellent - thank you for posting ! 🙏🏽❤️

[@SantMuz]

This video is purely awesome! I just started JJ (2 weaks in) and bust my toe, so i got 20 days off. This really helps to not rust much

[@arnonabuurs7297]

just put some tape on it, its just a toe :)

[@raulaleman2277]

This is one of the best BJJ instructional videos that I've come across. Thank you sir. Now I'm heading to support you on your website. Thanks again. Raul

[@wobwub8188]

This is absolute gold! Been practicing bjj for about a year and there was stuff in here that I haven’t seen yet! So much to learn!

[@lespleiadesdutaureau7349]

Simply great!

[@MC-zr7hl]

Huge help learning what these terms mean. Thanks so much!

[@georgesprackling6210]

A beautiful dance, love the arm bar using one arm.

[@llamaduck1191]

This video is actually too good, what a solid foundational instructional for us white belts. Thank you sir!

[@lidianefarias5207]

This is the best video ever! Great gor begginers ...I'm glad.

[@toni-kristianpuska9100]

You got seriously great quality content. Keep up the good work!

[@secohen73]

Excellent tutorial! I've already put some of these concepts into practice and they were extremely helpful.

[@sharifshawky]

Thank you Rick for this amazing video! I love the storytelling and logic behind every technique in terms of chapters, music, choice of camera angels, voice over and title. Very nice with calm chapter music, calm and instructional voice over and the more energetic chapter break music. When the techniques are shown repeatedly from different angles the learning process becomes very intutive, less stressed and over cognitive. Great work. Thank you!

[@shabblabbat]

beautifully done.

[@rhettcollins1]

Incredible vid. Thank you.

[@peteranthonyofthefamilybir18]

AWESOME Thanks for posting this gem. A wonderful, true foundation information video that belongs in the library of all students of Martial art and sports

[@hilldog3450]

That was awesome. So we’ll done, great relaxing flow-y music too.

[@Airbornefighter-hr7lt]

Hands down THE best beginner guide on KZbin, gets my vote EVERY time!!!! OSS.

[@derblauereiter22]

Amazing video, really helpful, thank you!

[@eldcool3290]

Great video. Nice slow pace.

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

I just got my blue belt two weeks ago today. I watched this early and it made sense, but now that I'm watching it again, I pick up on a lot I missed. Absolutely respect and admiration for being able to articulate it and show it so well.

[@ottavio1980]

Wow! I’ll be back to this video a million times Thank you so much

[@ottico84]

I like how the transmission music is hella aggressive and the teaching music is all soothing 😅

[@hungbk83]

This is the most valuable video for white belts that I've seen so far! Thanks a ton for sharing!