Practical Jiu Jitsu 1: From Punches And Tackles to Drunk Uncles and Handguns by Michael Heinz

What Will You Learn? 

Jiu-Jitsu That Actually Works When It Matters — Practical Jiu-Jitsu 1 by Michael Heinz

Jiu-Jitsu wasn’t created for points.
It was created for real-world self defense.

In Practical Jiu-Jitsu 1: From Punches and Tackles to Drunk Uncles and Handguns, Michael Heinz brings the art back to its roots—delivering a clear, effective system for handling real-life situations with confidence and control.

This isn’t sport-focused.
This isn’t flashy.

This is simple, high-level Jiu-Jitsu designed for real scenarios—taught in a way that anyone can understand and apply.

Michael is known for his ability to break things down into straightforward, usable concepts, making this the perfect starting point for beginners and anyone looking to build a practical foundation.

Why This Course Is Different

• Built For Real-World Situations – Learn how to deal with punches, tackles, and unpredictable encounters
• Simple & Effective Approach – No unnecessary complexity—just what works
• Beginner-Friendly – Clear instruction designed for all experience levels
• Old School Self-Defense Focus – Rooted in the original purpose of Jiu-Jitsu
• Taught By A High-Level Instructor – Easy-to-follow concepts with real depth behind them

What You’ll Learn

• How to handle common street attacks like punches and tackles
• Techniques for controlling and neutralizing untrained or aggressive opponents
• Strategies for dealing with chaotic, unpredictable situations
• How to stay safe and maintain control without unnecessary risk
• Practical approaches to distance management, control, and escape
• Awareness and considerations for more dangerous scenarios

Who This Is For

• Beginners looking for a real-world introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
• Anyone interested in self-defense over sport application
• Practitioners who want to round out their game with practical skills
• People who want simple, reliable techniques they can trust under pressure

Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.

Michael Heinz shows you how to strip it down to what actually works—when it matters most.

Simple. Practical. Effective.
This is Jiu-Jitsu the way it was meant to be.

What Exactly Do You Get?

PART 1 – Foundations & Core Concepts

• Introduction
• Mapping the World of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Positions
• The Importance of Relaxing
• Introduction to Meditation
• Why “Drunk Uncles”?

Preparation & Movement

• Strength Training With Your Belt
• Warm-Ups for Starting on Your Feet

Core System

• Helmet and Crash
• Intro to Helmet and Crash

Fundamentals

• Range Management
• Helmet and Crash
• Body Lock Takedown
• Mount and Resist Punches

Extras

• Helmet, Crash, Duck Under
• Body Lock → Single Leg Takedown
• Body Lock → Lazy Uchi Mata
• Opponent Rolls Belly Down in Mount

PART 2 – Bear Hug Defense

• Bear Hug Defense
• Intro to Bear Hug Defense

Fundamentals

• Don’t Get Picked Up and Slammed
• Front Grip Break → Thai Clinch
• Opponent Behind Grip Break
• Opponent Behind → Body Lock

Extras

• Suplex Defense (Midair)
• Thai Clinch → Guillotine
• Opponent Behind → Sag Headlock
• Over-Under Body Lock → Osoto Gari

PART 3 – Dealing With Aggressive / Untrained Opponents

• Dealing With a “Drunk Uncle” or Loud Mouth
• Intro to the Ready Position

Fundamentals

• Ready Position Punch Frames
• Ready Position → Body Fold
• Ready Position → Back Take
• Takedown From Behind

Extras

• Ready Position → RNC
• Ready Position → Stumbling Opponent
• Ready Position → Thai Clinch
• Ready Position → Inside or Outside Trip

PART 4 – Tackle & Grapple Defense

• Tackle and Grapple Defense
• Intro to Tackle and Grapple

Fundamentals

• Hip of Doom (Hip Check)
• Bunny Hop Sprawl
• Sprawl → Side Ride
• Standing Guillotine

Extras

• Closed Guard Guillotine
• Keeping Them Down in Side Ride
• RNC From Side Ride
• Knee → Guillotine Combo

PART 5 – Headlock & Guillotine Defense

• Headlocked
• Intro to Headlocked

Fundamentals

• Get Posture When Headlocked
• Backwards Takedown vs Headlock
• Get Posture When Guillotined
• Standing Guillotine Defense → Takedown

Extras

• Upright Resistance to Headlock
• Headlock Throw Counter
• Escape Cross-Side Headlock (Bottom)
• Standing Arm-In Guillotine Escape
• Von Flue Choke

PART 6 – Finishing & Guard Passing (Real-World Context)

• Finishing the Fallen – Guard Passing
• Intro to Finishing the Fallen

Fundamentals

• Not Getting Kicked in the Face
• Pressure Passing & Finishing When They Roll
• Bullfighter Pass
• Cross Knee Cut Pass

Extras

• Stopping a Strong Roll Away
• Clearing the Iliac
• Double Under Pass
• Same Side Knee Cut

PART 7 – Weapons Awareness & Control

• Guns, Knives, and Fun
• Intro to Weapons

Fundamentals

• 2-on-1 Wrist Control
• Putting Body Weight Against the Wrist
• Step to Lazy Uchi Mata
• Armpit Pin & Weapon Removal

Extras

• What If They Step In Front
• What If They Push My Face
• Threaded 2-on-1
• Headbutt