Jiu Jitsu University by Saulo Ribeiro

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🥋 Jiu-Jitsu University: The Secret Behind the Pictures

By Saulo Ribeiro – 6x World Champion, BJJ Legend

The book that shaped generations of grapplers… now brought to life on video.

More than a decade after revolutionizing how jiu-jitsu is taught through the iconic Jiu-Jitsu University book, Saulo Ribeiro returns with perhaps the most anticipated instructional of the last 20 years. Jiu-Jitsu University: The Secret Behind the Pictures is a 5-part video series that meticulously breaks down every core concept, technique, and mindset that made the original book a global staple in academies worldwide.

This isn't just an instructional—it's a masterclass in BJJ fundamentals, progression, and philosophy from one of the most respected minds in the art. Saulo doesn’t just show techniques—he explains why they work, when to use them, and how to build a bulletproof foundation that lasts from white to black belt.

Whether you're new to the mats or a seasoned competitor, this series is your chance to go beyond the pages—and into the mind of a legend.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• 📚 Every chapter of Jiu-Jitsu University, now on the mat: White to black belt techniques, mindset, and transitions explained in real-time by Saulo himself.

• 🧠 The “Why” behind the techniques: Saulo reveals the deeper conceptual reasoning that can transform your jiu-jitsu instantly.

• 🛡️ Survive first, win later: Revisit the survival-first approach that changed the way BJJ is taught across the world.

• 🔄 Perfect for all belts: Whether you're learning to escape mount or refine your black belt guard, this series meets you where you are.

• 🏆 Legendary instruction from a 6x IBJJF World Champion: Learn directly from one of the most decorated and respected figures in the sport.

• 📷 See the moves behind the pictures: Every photo from the book is now a fully explained, fluid technique—nothing left to interpretation.

• 🧩 Concepts that connect your game: Learn how to build a cohesive game based on connection, defense, progression, and timing.

🎥 Series Breakdown:

1. White Belt: Survival – The essential escapes, defenses, and postures to build an unbreakable base.

2. Blue Belt: Escapes – Learn to reverse the tide with precise, timing-based escapes.

3. Purple Belt: Guard – Construct an intelligent, structured guard that leads to attack.

4. Brown Belt: Guard Passing – Efficient, pressure-based passing rooted in balance and timing.

5. Black Belt: Submissions – Finish fights with clean, high-percentage submissions from dominant positions.

👊 Who is this for?

• White belts looking to build a rock-solid foundation

• Instructors who want to elevate their teaching curriculum

• Advanced students and black belts revisiting fundamentals with fresh eyes

• Anyone who has ever read Jiu-Jitsu University and wanted to truly see and feel what’s in the pages

💬 From Saulo:

“The pictures told part of the story. Now I’ll show you what they couldn’t—the feeling, the timing, the connection. This is the true Jiu-Jitsu University.”

Don’t just read the book—train with the legend.
Start your journey through The Secret Behind the Pictures today and discover why fundamentals are never basic when taught by a master.

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

• White Belt - Intro White Belt
• Intro 2 White Belt - What’s Your Purpose?
• How To Tie The Belt
• How To Properly Posture
• Basics Floor Drills Iphone
• Surviving Falls
• Tiger Routine : Kick The Door And Whip
• Stand Up Movement Concept
• Breaking Grips
• First Takedown Morote Gari/ Baiana
• Back Surviving
• All Fours / Turtle No Hooks
• Mount Surviving
• Side Control Surviving
• Job Surviving
• How To Mount And Knee On The Belly
• Close Guard Surviving
• Triangle Surviving
• Armbar Surviving
• Work Out Surviving

Part 2

• Blue Belt - Intro Blue Belt
• Cross Grip Standing Escape / Patolada Escape
• Collar Single Leg Takedown / Escape
• Back Escapes
• All Fours Escapes
• Mount Escapes
• Running Escapes
• Side Control Escapes
• Knee On The Belly Escapes
• Armbar Escapes
• Triangle Escape
• 50/50 Escape / Footlock Escape
• Kimura Escape
• Kata Gatame Escape
• Guillotine Concepts Escape
• Spider Guard Escapes
• Lasso Guard Escapes
• Back Control Escape / Soto Makikomi
• Half Guard Escape
• Around The World / Geiko
• Side To Side / Rotation Crunches

Part 3

• Purple Belt - Intro Purple Belt
• Obi Tori Gaeshi / Variation
• Protection Walk / Guard Crunches
• Open Guard Drill No Hands
• Closed Guard
• Scissor Sweep / Knee Shield
• Hip Bump Sweep
• Hip Push Sweep / Tripod
• Flower Sweep
• Muscle Sweep / Roll Out
• Double Under Defense
• Leg Squeeze Defense
• Over Under Defense
• Double Over Defense
• Diamond Concept
• Fredson Sweep
• Fredson X Sweep
• Toreando Defense / Collar Drag / Ankle Pick
• Butterfly Concepts
• Saulo Favorite Shield Sweep
• Sit Up Guard Sweeps
• Sasha Sweep
• Three Quarter Guard Concepts
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Part 4

• Brown Belt - Intro Brown Belt
• Close Guard Passing
• Classic Old School Pass / Combat Pass
• Torreando Pass
• Double Under Pass
• Leg Rope Pass
• Head Quarters Concepts
• Knee Slide / Smash Pass
• Z-Guard Pass
• Escrima Pass / Bernardo Faria Pass
• Crab Pass
• Fredson Escrima Pass
• Head Quarters One Leg Trap
• Three Quarters Pass
• X-Pass
• Butterfly Pass Concepts
• Half Guard Pass Concept
• Kouchi Gari Hit
• Warrior Walk / Eagle Crunch’s

Part 5

• Black Belt - Intro Black Belt
• Drop Seoi Nage Roll
• Standup Flow
• Saulo Choke
• Saulo Choke From The Back
• Katagatame / Side Collar Choke
• All Fours Submissions
• Americana / Armbar / Saulo Choke Variations
• Side Control Chokes
• How To Mount / Knee On The Belly / Saulo Choke
• Kimura From Side Control
• Clock Choke From All Fours
• Armbar From Close Guard
• Choke From Knee Shield Guard
• Omoplata From Knee Shield Guard
• Fredson Loop Choke
• Saulo Choke From Headquarters
• Saulo Choke From The Knee Slide
• Sit Up Guard Concept
• Complete Tiger Routine
• Breathing Exercises
• Kettelbell Exercices