Best Beginner Instructionals
CuratedThe most commonly recommended instructionals for white belts and beginners. Start here if you're new to BJJ and want to build a solid foundation.
SaleFoundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
Bernardo Faria
The most recommended beginner instructional. Bernardo covers every fundamental position with simple explanations. Buy this before anything else.
Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
John Danaher
Danaher's Go Further Faster series is his most accessible work. The closed guard volume gives beginners a real game plan from day one.
SaleGuard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
John Danaher
Guard retention is the most underrated beginner skill. This teaches you to stop getting passed using concepts, not athleticism.
Half guard is where beginners end up most often. Bernardo's system is simple, effective, and doesn't require speed or flexibility.
Chris Haueter is one of the first American black belts. His approach is simple, fundamental BJJ that works at every level. The antidote to information overload.