Roadmap from Combatives Belt to Blue Belt
“Set your goal and keep moving forward” - Georges St-Pierre
We've compiled a comprehensive curriculum guide to focus you through this exciting transition from our Combatives Program to the Blue Belt level. Here's a breakdown of the key areas and techniques you'll be mastering, with a clear distinction between Headquarters recommendations and our instructor’s additions. This is a crucial phase in your Jiu-Jitsu journey, where you'll build upon your foundational skills and delve into more advanced techniques.
Headquarters Recommended Curriculum:
Blue Belt Stripe 1
Mount:
1 Super Hooks, 2 High Mount, 3 Surprise Rolls, 4 Surprise Elbows, 5 Americana Armlock Counters, 6 Straight Armlock Counters, 9 Cross Choke Sequence.
Side Mount:
10 Control Flow, 12 Bump and Shoot, 14 Americana Armlock, 16 Safe Hands.
Guard:
17 Posture Prevention, 18 Pass Prevention, 19 Knee Split Pass, 20 Standing Pass, 21 Triangle Choke Counters, 22 Straight Armlock Counters, 24 Wrist Control Sequence, 26 Scissor Sweep, 28 Butterfly Guard.
Half Guard:
30 Guard Recovery, 33 Tripod Pass, 34 Sitting Pass.
Back Mount:
37 Triple Threat, 38 Choke Sequence, 41 Frame Escape.
Leg Locks:
42 Straight Foot Lock Open Guard Setup, 43 Straight Foot Lock Primary Counter.
Standing:
50 Sucker Punch Defense, 51 Standing Headlock Defense, 53 Pullback Rear Choke Defense, 57 Over-Under Clinch Control, 60 Double Leg Counter.
Our instructor's Additional Recommendations:
Blue Belt Stripe 1:
Side Mount:
11 Knee on Stomach.
Leg Locks:
46 Knee Lock Reverse Drop, 47 Knee Lock Primary Counter.
Blue Belt Stripe 2:
Mount:
6 Cross Choke Counters, 8 Arm Triangle.
Side Mount:
10 Mount Transitions.
Guard:
20 Standing Knee Split, 24 Triangle Choke Counters.
Back Mount:
36 Modified Back Mount, 39 Lapel Choke Counters.
Leg Locks:
42 Straight Foot Lock Standing Counter.
Standing:
60 Advanced Clinch Entries.
Blue Belt Stripe 3:
Mount:
6 Arm Triangle Counters.
Side Mount:
12 Knee on Stomach Escapes.
Guard:
18 Arm Drags, 20 Leg Drags.
Blue Belt Stripe 4:
Back Mount:
38 Emergency Escapes (Rear Naked Choke only).
Standing:
48 Intimidation Approach, 49 Wrist Releases.
Why This Curriculum Matters:
Structured Progression: This curriculum ensures a systematic and effective learning process.
Well-Rounded Game: You will learn how to defend and attack from all major positions.
Confidence Building: Mastering these techniques will boost your confidence and prepare you for the challenges of Blue Belt.
Our instructor's additions: these additions will aid in a more complete jiu jitsu game.
What to Expect in Class:
Focused drilling on the techniques listed above.
Live sparring to apply your skills in a realistic setting.
Tips for Success:
Consistent attendance is key.
Drill outside of class to reinforce your learning.
Ask questions and seek clarification.
Visualize the techniques.