COMPLETE JJG TAXONOMY

Every BJJ technique. One clear guide.

Browse the complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taxonomy, then choose a category or search a technique to reach its publisher-hosted instructional collection.

Guards

Closed GuardAttacks, sweeps, and control from the classic closed guard.Open GuardSpider, collar-sleeve, and modern open guard systems.Half GuardSweeps, underhooks, and attacks from half guard.Butterfly GuardElevation, hooks, and sweeps from butterfly guard.De La RivaDe La Riva and reverse De La Riva guard techniques.X-GuardX-guard and single-leg-X entries, sweeps, and leg attacks.Guard PassingPressure passing, torreando, leg drags, and passing systems.Guard RetentionFrames, inversions, and recovery — never get your guard passed.

Top Positions

MountAttacks and control from the mount position.Side ControlPins, pressure, and submissions from side control.Back ControlBack takes, hooks, and finishing from the back.Knee on BellyMobility and attacks from knee on belly.TurtleAttacking and escaping the turtle position.

Movement

EscapesEscaping mount, side control, back control, and submissions.SweepsReversals from every guard — bottom to top.TakedownsSingles, doubles, and takedowns for BJJ.Wrestling for BJJWrestling technique adapted for grappling and BJJ.Judo for BJJThrows and grips from judo applied to jiu-jitsu.

Submissions

Leg LocksThe modern leg lock game — entries, positions, and finishes.Heel HooksInside and outside heel hook mechanics and setups.Foot LocksStraight ankle locks, toe holds, and foot lock systems.ChokesRear naked, collar, and no-gi strangles.GuillotineGuillotine variations, entries, and finishing details.TriangleTriangle setups, adjustments, and finishes.ArmbarArmbar entries and finishing mechanics from every position.KimuraThe kimura as a submission and a control system.D'Arce & AnacondaFront headlock chokes — d’arce, anaconda, and setups.Front HeadlockControl, transitions, and attacks from the front headlock position.OmoplataShoulder-lock entries, control, sweeps, and finishes using the omoplata.Wrist LocksWrist-lock mechanics, setups, and applications from common positions.

Training & Strategy

FundamentalsThe basics done right — posture, frames, base, and core movements.DrillsSolo and partner drills to sharpen your movement.Concepts & StrategyPrinciples and systems thinking that improve decision-making in jiu-jitsu.Grip FightingWinning hand position, breaking grips, and building effective gripping sequences.Competition StrategyGame plans, scoring awareness, pacing, and tactics for tournament success.Strength & ConditioningStrength, power, and conditioning sessions designed to support grappling performance.Mobility & FlexibilityMobility, flexibility, and recovery work for healthier jiu-jitsu movement.Kids BJJTechnique and teaching for youth jiu-jitsu.Self-DefensePractical self-defense applications of jiu-jitsu.MMA GrapplingGrappling adapted for MMA — cage work, ground and pound defense.Clinch FightingPummeling, control, strikes, and takedown work from standing clinch positions.StrikingBoxing, Muay Thai, and striking technique.