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Best Instructionals for Beginners
CuratedNew to BJJ or under a year of training? These instructionals will build your foundation faster than anything else. Curated by the GrappleDB team based on community feedback and expert reviews.
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#2
SaleFoundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
Bernardo Faria
$49.50$99.00
6h 3 reviews so far
Fundamentals
The single best starting point. Bernardo covers every fundamental position clearly and simply.
#3
SaleClosed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
John Danaher
$98.50$197.00
3h 3 reviews so far
GuardFundamentals
Danaher at his most accessible. Builds closed guard from scratch with the 'why' behind every technique.
#4
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
John Danaher
$197.00
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EscapesFundamentals
Stop being stuck under side control. The escapes here are high-percentage and easy to drill.
#5
Bruno Malfacine shows guard techniques that work when you're the smaller grappler.
#6
Old School Efficient BJJ by Chris Haueter
Chris Haueter
$79.00
4h 2 reviews so far
Guard PassingSide Control Attacks
Chris Haueter's no-nonsense approach. Simple, battle-tested jiu jitsu that works at every level.