Escape under pressure
Survive and escape difficult positions without panicking.
A path for white belts
From overwhelmed white belt to blue-belt ready.
One clear curriculum.
60+ essential techniques across 4 progressive levels: takedowns, escapes, positional control, joint locks, chokes, and practical self-defense. Taught by João Crus, with 23 years of teaching experience.
60+ techniques4 levelsOne payment
A clear path from first class to blue belt
See how it works
Watch the free trailer.
Get a look at the teaching before you begin.
The problem
Too many techniques.
No map.
Most white belts quit in the first year. Not for lack of heart, but because they are drowning in random techniques with no map. You learn a flying submission before you can escape side control.
Know what to learn, in what order, and why.
This curriculum gives you a progressive path from survival to control, attack, and practical self-defense.
What you will be able to do
Build a game that
holds together.
Control position
Hold a dominant position against a resisting opponent.
Attack with purpose
Apply high-percentage joint locks and chokes with sound mechanics.
Work on your feet
Learn takedowns and practical standing self-defense.
Train with direction
Walk into class knowing what you are working on next.
What’s inside
Four levels.
One connected game.
About two hours of instruction and more than 60 essential techniques.
0137 minutes
Survive first.
The foundation every white belt needs: how to move, how to stay safe, and how to escape the positions where beginners get stuck.
0225 minutes
Control.
Positional control and escapes in both directions. Learn to hold dominant positions and to get out when you are underneath.
0325 minutes
Attack.
Joint locks and chokes built on the control from Level 2. High-percentage submissions with clean mechanics.
0431 minutes
The complete game.
Takedowns, basic strikes, and practical self-defense, tying everything into one game you can actually use.
About 2 hours total. 60+ techniques. Yours forever, no subscription. Watch on any device.
Who this is for
Start here. Pick up where you left off.
- Brand-new white belts starting from zero
- White belts with stripes and gaps in their game
- Anyone returning to the mat after time off
Looking for advanced competition systems? Explore the technique courses ↗.
Your instructor
Learn with João Crus.
João has taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 23 years. He is an academy owner and children’s program educator. His teaching starts with connection, because better learning begins with connection.
This curriculum follows the clear progression he wishes every white belt had from day one.
From students
“When I first started my white belt journey with Joao, progress felt unattainable which made me want it more. The biggest piece of advice I would give to a new white belt is stay humble and keep grinding, the hardest thing you can do is not quit.”
“When I started with João, I was a white belt in BJJ, despite having decades of experience in other fighting arts. He taught me jiu-jitsu from the ground up, but the biggest change was in how I learned to think: seeing positions, reactions, and techniques as interconnected problems to solve rather than isolated moves. That way of teaching clicked with me immediately and has shaped the way I approach jiu-jitsu ever since.”
“I came to Joao as a white belt with a few stripes. I felt I needed private lessons with a knowledgeable professor who could get me to the next level, and that’s what I found.
I’m not sure I could find a more knowledgeable Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Professor in Central Texas than Joao Crus.
He started learning Jiu Jitsu while growing up in Brazil.
He was taught by Carlson Gracie.
Everything Professor Joao does is meant to have purpose. From the time spent stretching and warming up at the beginning of each class to the timed rolls at the end of class.
I have gained more confidence, learned how to calm down in the more intense rolls and I’m learning specific techniques that have been passed down from Carlson Gracie directly to Professor Joao.
I look forward to continuing my journey for many years to come.”
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Try it on the mat
Seven-day money-back guarantee.
Watch it. Train it. If it does not change your game in 7 days, email us for a full refund. No forms, no hard feelings.
FAQ
Questions before you begin?
I've never trained before. Is this for me?
Yes. Level 1 assumes zero knowledge and builds from there.
Do I need a training partner?
A partner helps, but every technique is broken down so you can study the mechanics on your own and drill them in class.
How is this different from free YouTube videos?
YouTube offers individual techniques. This is an ordered, progressive curriculum, so you always know what comes next.
How long do I have access?
Forever. One payment, no subscription.
What if it doesn't work for me?
Email us within 7 days for a full refund under the seven-day money-back guarantee.
Your next step
Stop collecting moves.
Start building a game.
One payment of $49.99. Less than a single private lesson. Yours forever.
Buy now · $49.99 ↗Checkout and course access are provided through Vimeo OTT.
IncludedWhite → Blue Belt
- 60+ essential techniques
- 4 progressive levels · about 2 hours
- Escapes, control, submissions, and self-defense
- Lifetime access · no subscription
- 7-day money-back guarantee