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The Beginners Guide To Jiu Jitsu by Joel Bouhey

In The Beginner’s Guide To Jiu Jitsu, Joel Bouhey strips everything down to what actually matters—giving you a clear, structured path to understanding and applying jiu-jitsu from day one

  • This isn’t about flashy moves or advanced systems. It’s about building a rock-solid foundation that you can rely on every time you step on the mat.
  • Joel breaks down the core positions, movements, and concepts in a way that’s simple, logical, and easy to follow—so you’re not just copying techniques, you’re actually understanding how jiu-jitsu works.
  • You’ll learn how to survive bad positions, escape effectively, control your opponent, and apply fundamental submissions—all while developing the awareness and confidence every beginner needs



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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Introduction 0:29
Basic Understanding of Base 3:33
Standing & Mount Overview 5:40
Half Guard Concepts 4:25
Guard Overview 3:09
Side Control Basics 5:12
Knee On Belly Basics 2:41
North South Overview 3:18

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

The Back Basics 4:38
Basic No-Gi Grips 2:56
Basic Concepts For Passing 3:17
Basic Concepts For The Guard 3:30
Basic Armbar Defense 4:17
Understanding The Triangle 4:07
Understanding The Point System 3:26
Self Defense Mindset 3:44

What Will You Learn?

Starting jiu-jitsu can feel overwhelming.

Too many positions. Too many techniques. Too many things happening at once.

In The Beginner’s Guide To Jiu Jitsu, Joel Bouhey strips everything down to what actually matters—giving you a clear, structured path to understanding and applying jiu-jitsu from day one.

This isn’t about flashy moves or advanced systems. It’s about building a rock-solid foundation that you can rely on every time you step on the mat.

Joel breaks down the core positions, movements, and concepts in a way that’s simple, logical, and easy to follow—so you’re not just copying techniques, you’re actually understanding how jiu-jitsu works.

You’ll learn how to survive bad positions, escape effectively, control your opponent, and apply fundamental submissions—all while developing the awareness and confidence every beginner needs.

Whether you’re brand new or still trying to “make sense” of everything, this course gives you the structure most people wish they had when they started.

What You’ll Learn

  • The essential positions every beginner must understand
  • How to stay safe and survive in tough situations
  • Fundamental escapes from mount, side control, and bad spots
  • Simple, high-percentage submissions that actually work
  • How to control opponents using proper positioning and leverage
  • The basic principles of balance, posture, and pressure
  • How to think about jiu-jitsu so you can learn faster and improve consistently
  • A clear path from confusion → confidence on the mats

Why This Series Is Perfect For Beginners

  • No fluff, no overload—just what you actually need to know
  • Designed to build confidence quickly in live training
  • Focuses on understanding first, techniques second
  • Gives you a system you can grow with as you improve

What Exactly Do You Get?

Volume 1 – Foundations

  • Introduction
  • Basic Understanding of Base
  • Standing & Mount Overview
  • Half Guard Concepts
  • Guard Overview
  • Side Control Basics
  • Knee On Belly Basics
  • North-South Overview

Volume 2 – Core Concepts & Application

  • The Back Basics
  • Basic No-Gi Grips
  • Basic Concepts for Passing
  • Basic Concepts for Guard
  • Basic Armbar Defense
  • Understanding the Triangle
  • Understanding the Point System
  • Self Defense Mindset
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