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See Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Martial Arts Toolkit
Real screens from Harbour BJJ Academy, an example Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy: its technique library and grading syllabus on a computer, and the Combo Builder on a phone.
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About the art
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed in Brazil in the early twentieth century from the judo and jujutsu taught by Mitsuyo Maeda, and was refined by the Gracie family into a ground-fighting system in which a smaller person can control and submit a larger one. Training is built around positions - guard, mount, side control and the back - and the passes, sweeps, escapes and submissions that move between them.
Academies teach in the gi and without it (no-gi), and live rolling is part of most classes. Adults progress through white, blue, purple, brown and black belts, with stripes in between, and promotions usually depend on time on the mats as much as on technique.
- Origin
- Brazil
- Known for
- Ground fighting, sweeps and submissions
- Technique names
- Portuguese and English names
- Grades
- Adult White Belt to Adult Black Belt
How we work with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Built for the way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is taught
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique library and a starter grading ladder are ready when you create your academy, and you can change any of it to match your syllabus.
Built around positions
The library is organised by what BJJ is made of: guard pulls and takedowns, passes, sweeps, escapes, chokes and joint locks, with Portuguese names where they are used.
Belts and time on the mats
Start from the adult belt order and track classes attended and time since the last promotion, so you can see who is close to a stripe or a new belt.
Position-led sequences
The Combo Builder builds sequences through positions - a pass that reaches side control, then the submission available from there - rather than stringing techniques together at random.
From the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu library
- Scissor Sweep (Raspagem de Tesoura)
- Knee Cut Pass
- Rear Naked Choke (Mata Leão)
- Triangle Choke (Triângulo)
- Omoplata
- Bow and Arrow Choke (Arco e Flecha)
Browse the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques Try the Combo Builder
Forms
BJJ has no forms to learn. The syllabus is built around positions, techniques and live rolling instead.
Running the academy
Everything else your academy needs
Registers, gradings, payments and the student portal all use the same student record, so nothing has to be copied between spreadsheets.
Registers and attendance
Take the register on a phone or tablet in seconds and spot students who have stopped coming.
Grading readiness
Attendance, time in grade and assessments come together, so you can see who is ready for the next grading.
Memberships and payments
Set up memberships and take payments through Stripe, with a clear view of who has paid.
Classes and timetable
Recurring classes and one-off sessions in one timetable, with RSVP and check-in links for families and text messages for reminders and cancellations.
Student and parent portal
Students and parents see grades, upcoming classes, assigned training and what to work on next.
Lesson plans and training plans
Plan classes from the technique library, assess students and give each one training to practise at home.
Try it with your own academy
Less time on administration.
More time to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Create your academy free and explore it with your own classes, or book a demo and we will show you around.
Questions
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies often ask
Can we record stripes as well as belts?
Yes. Grades are yours to define, so an academy can add stripes as grades between belts and set the classes and time each one needs.
Can we run gi and no-gi classes on the same timetable?
Yes. Set up each class on the timetable, take registers for each, and every class counts towards the student's attendance.
Can we use our own syllabus and grades?
Yes. The starter ladder is only a starting point. Rename grades, change colours, add your own requirements and set the lessons and time each grade needs.
Can one club teach more than one martial art?
Yes. Choose a main martial art when you create your club and add others in the club settings. Each keeps its own technique library.
Can you move our students across from our current system?
Yes. Import students from a spreadsheet and check every row before it is saved, or send us your records and we will move them across for you free of charge.
How much does it cost?
Small clubs can use the Free plan with no card required. Paid plans add capacity and features as your club grows.