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2025 Sauer Jiu-Jitsu: White to Blue Curriculum
BJJ Maneuvering: Fundamental Movements
Introduction
Tying the Belt (1:00)
How to Hip Escape (Shrimp): 3 Different Ways (2:05)
The Forward Roll (0:34)
The Backward Roll (0:44)
The "Upa" - Bridging Hip Escape (0:37)
Counterbalancing - Formerly Known as "Teeter-Totter" (0:54)
Four Point Base (The Idea of Base in Close Quarters Combat) (0:47)
Stand Up In Base (The Most Secure Way to Stand Up in Combat Situations) (1:38)
Basic Armlock Theory (0:44)
Defense Tactics: Basic Mechanics of Striking Defense
Closing The Gap - Long Range to Clinch (1:11)
Sucker Punch: How to Counter (Statistically Most Common Strike) (2:24)
Front Kick: How to Nullify (1:07)
Low Kick: Counter (1:18)
Roundhouse Kick: Counter (1:22)
Defense Tactics: Standing Attacks to Ground Control
The "T" Position: Essential Hip Throw Attack (0:57)
The "T" Position: Foot Sweep(O-Uchi-Gari) (1:27)
The "T" Position: Rear Drag Takedown (2:03)
Guillotine Choke: Standing Submission Attack (1:00)
Double Leg Takedown: Basic Mechanics (1:07)
Defense Tactics: Nullifying Common Attacks
Wrist Grab: Same-side Escape Mechanics (0:49)
Wrist Grab: Two-Handed Escape Mechanics (1:04)
Single Hand Lapel Grab: Straight Arm Lock Counter (1:05)
Single Hand Lapel Grab: Bent Arm Lock Counter (2:10)
Single Hand Lapel Grab: Wristlock O-Soto Gari (Palm Turned Up) (0:53)
Double Grip Label Grab: Hip Throw Counter (Take to Ground Tactic) (0:56)
Two Handed Front Choke Defense (0:47)
Guillotine Choke: Sacrifice Throw Reversal (0:54)
Guillotine Choke: Trip Takedown to Ground (1:43)
Back Choke Counter: Hip Throw to Ground Armlock Control (0:56)
Back Choke Counter: Off-Balancing Takedown vs Pulling Choke (0:41)
Armed Strike: Nullifying Overhead Club Attacks (0:41)
Hair/Ear Grabs: Minimizing the Damage (1:26)
Defense Tactics: Bear Hugs & Wall Pins
Rear Bear Hug: Counter to Over the Arms Restraint (1:15)
Rear Bear Hug: Counter to Under the Arms Waist Grab (1:17)
Front Bear Hug: Counter to Over the Arms Restraint (1:04)
Front Bear Hug: Counter to Under the Arms Waist Grab (0:41)
Front Choke: Single Handed Attack Counter (0:39)
Defense Tactics: Headlocks
Headlocks: Total Body Throw to Ground (0:45)
Headlocks: Rear Restraint and Bent Armlock (With Punches) (1:21)
Defense Tactics: Basics of Jiu-Jitsu Section Summary
Cross Body / Side Control: Defense Mechanics
1. Guard Recovery: Recover Closed Guard vs Weak-Style Side Control (1:42)
2. Guard Recovery: Thread the Needle Escape to Duck Under Control (1:27)
3. Side Headlock: Defensive Reversal with Head Scissors Mechanic (2:24)
4. Side Headlock: Bridging Reversal Escape to Superior Control (1:39)
5. Side Headlock: Leverage Redirection to Superior Control (Elegant and Simple) (2:37)
6. Side Headlock: Bridging Pin to Back Shoulder Lock Control (1:52)
7. Side Headlock: Stand Up in Base to Reversal and Armlock (2:07)
Cross Body / Side Control: Offense and Attack Mechanics
8. Cross Body Position: General Theory on How to Establish and Control (3:01)
9. Side Control: Americana Arm / Shoulder Lock Mechanics (1:30)
10. Side Control: The Kimura Attack (1:24)
11. Side Control: Neck Crank Attack (Caution!) (1:28)
12. Side Control: The Straight Armlock (1:50)
The Mount Position: Establishing Control
1. Basic Mount From Cross Body (Arm Out) (2:09)
2. Basic Mount From Cross Body (Arm In) (1:40)
The Mount Position: Defending the Pin
3. Mount Prevention From Cross Body (1:21)
4. Mounted Punch Attack Defense (1:52)
5. Upa With Choke Defense (1:23)
6. Elbow Escape (1:41)
The Mount Position: Essential Attacks and Offensive Mechanics
7. Maintain The Mount (2:00)
8. Basic Cross Choke From The Mount (1:24)
9. Bent Armlock (1:27)
10. Straight Armlock (1:15)
Back Mount: Defending and Escaping
1. Back Mount Escape (1:31)
2. Rear Choke Escape (1:50)
Back Mount: Basic Offensive Attacks
4. Collar Choke (1:06)
3. Maintain Back Mount (1:10)
5. Mata Leao (Rear Naked Choke) (1:19)
Passing the Guard: Defending Basic Guard Attacks
Posture: How to Best Position Oneself from Passing (1:06)
Choke Protection From Guard While Passing (2:04)
Defending Chokes and Countering Offensive from Guard Player (1:26)
Guillotine Choke Escape: Surviving to Win and Submit (2:25)
Armlock Prevention: Basic Principles to Avoid Armlocks (2:02)
Passing The Guard: Fundamental Mechanics
Passing The Closed Guard (Kneeling) (3:25)
Passing The Closed Guard (Standing) (3:54)
Guard Attacks: Fundamental Submissions
Cross Choke (1:44)
Guillotine Choke Attack (1:49)
Triangle Choke (1:26)
Straight Arm Lock (1:02)
Kimura (1:02)
Guard Sweeps: Fundamental Sweep Reversals
Scissor Sweep to Mount (3:05)
Hook Sweep (2:06)
Sit Up Sweep (1:20)
Grading and Certification
Belt Promotion Criteria
Blue Belt Certification Requirements
Conclusion
Review of Key Concepts
Next Steps in Jiu-Jitsu Journey
Counterbalancing - Formerly Known as "Teeter-Totter"
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