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NEW TO JIU-JITSU? START WITH THE FOUNDATION.
The Black Anvil Beginner's Guide to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu can feel overwhelming when everything is new. This guide was built to give you a clearer picture of the game before you get lost collecting techniques.
Learn the concepts, positions, principles, and training habits that help everything else make more sense.
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Black Anvil instructionals are built around specific problems—not random collections of techniques. Find the area you want to improve and start there.
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Having trouble getting out?
Build a systematic approach to surviving bad positions, creating space, and escaping back to safety.
CONTROL & PASS
Getting on top is only the beginning.
Develop the control, pressure, and passing skills to keep advantageous positions and advance your game.
ATTACK & FINISH
Turn control into offense.
Explore focused systems for attacking the back, crucifix, and other finishing positions.
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ESCAPE SIDE CONTROL BY CREATING OPTIONS
Escaping isn't always about forcing one technique to work. In this lesson, you'll see how one defensive problem can create multiple solutions — including the armbar and guard recovery — depending on how your opponent reacts.
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