The BJJ Formula 4 DVD Set with Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting

The BJJ Formula is a four volume, eight hour masterclass taught by BJJ black belts Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting.

This is a totally revolutionary approach to BJJ that will allow you to hack Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and become an effective grappler much faster.

In this set two experienced black belts take you through the most effective techniques in BJJ as well as the underlying concepts, breaking things down into bite-sized pieces making it easy to learn and retain the material.

In The BJJ Formula you’ll get a step-by-step breakdown of the most effective techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  These are the exact techniques and strategies proven in the highest level competitions in the world.

But there’s a twist…

Yes, you’ll be learning lots of techniques in this instructional.  But the ‘glue’ that holds everything together, the thing that makes this material so quick to learn and easy to incorporate, is the emphasis throughout the set on the underlying concepts and principles of jiu-jitsu.

These concepts are the keys to the kingdom in BJJ.  If you learn the concepts that govern the top game, bottom game and back game then you’ll start getting better faster, retaining techniques easier, moving more efficiently, and start beating bigger and more experienced people.

Mechanical principles like leverage, framing and movement don’t change from position to position.  These principles are the same everywhere, and once you know them you can apply them throughout your game.

Every technique, every transition, and every strategy in this instructional is based on those fundamental principles.  We’ll show you exactly how those principles apply and how to use them so you can then apply them in other situations.

Jiu-jitsu isn’t some sort of magic and doesn’t require extreme strength, speed, or athleticism. Instead it’s a struggle between two people using positioning, leverage and momentum.

The person who uses these concepts better has a HUGE edge over his opponent in BJJ.

VOLUME 1 – BJJ CORE CONCEPTS – TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Series Introduction
• Introduction to Core Concepts
• Base, Posture and Structure
• Frames and Levers
• Posts and Force Vectors
• Momentum and Center of Gravity
• Position vs. Alignment
• Proxy vs Direct Control
• Direct vs Lever Based Rotational Control
• The Placeholder System
• Primary and Secondary Submission Theory
• Choke Mechanics
• Joint Lock Mechanics
• “No Such Thing as a Scramble”
• “No Such Thing as a Counter”
• A Unified Theory of BJJ
• An Adaptable Problem Solving Algorithms
• Core Concepts Conclusion

VOLUME 2 – GUARD AND BOTTOM GAME FORMULA – TABLE OF CONTENTS

The BJJ Guard and Bottom Game Formula contains two hours and 8 minutes of in-depth, filler-free instruction. Here’s exactly what’s covered…

Introduction

• Introduction to the Bottom Position
• Range Battles

The Four Types of Guard

• Clamping Guards
• Hooking Guards
• Framing Guards
• Hybrid Guards

The Three Phases of Guard

• Engagement Phase
• Maintenance Phase
• Retention Phase

Guard Retention

• The Two Layers
• Frame and Hip Escape
• Frame, Turn Away, and Half Granby
• Frame, Turn In, and Full Granby
• Collar Tie Series
• Lever to the Shoulder
• High Leg
• Frame and Knee Bump to Underhook
• Spine Frame
• Double Biceps Ride
• Elbow-Knee Connection
• Movement Demo

Guard Recovery

• Frame and Hip Escape
• Lever to Half Guard
• Turn-in to Wrestling Takedown and/or Turtle

Breaking Alignment and Attacking Your Opponent

• Base
• Posture
• Structure
• Lever and Hip Control
• Dealing with Defensive Low Opponents
• FYJJ Introduction
• FYJJ Sweeping Drill
• Sweep Completion
• Bottom Position Conclusion

VOLUME 3 – BJJ GUARD PASSING AND TOP GAME FORMULA – TABLE OF CONTENTS

The volume contains one hour and 42 minutes of instruction. Here’s exactly what’s covered…

Introduction

• Introduction to the Top Position
• Range Battles

Sweep Defense and Recovery

• Base, Posture, and Structure Review
• Controlling Momentum
• Active Posting
• Denying Levers
• Switching Base
• Rolling Through Lever Control
• Establishing Guard

Passing the Guard

• Hip and Lever Control Guard Passes
• Opposite Corner Control Guard Passes
• Submission-Based Guard Passing
• Passing Theory
• FYJJ Guard Passing Intro
• FYJJ Guard Passing Drill

Adaptive Guard Passing

• Introduction to Adaptive Guard Passing
• Hip Switch
• Top Spin
• Windshield Wiper
• The Hop
• Cobra Against the Granby

Top Control Theory

• Introduction to Top Control
• The Checkpoint
• Control the Toes
• Block the Hip
• Levers to Hip and Shoulder
• Knee On Belly Hub Position
• FYJJ Top Control Intro
• FYJJ Top Control Drill

Attacking from Top

• Breaking Alignment
• Alternating Angles
• Top Position Conclusion

VOLUME 4 – BJJ BACK ATTACKS FORMULA – TABLE OF CONTENTS

There’s a total 3 hours and 20 minutes of instruction in the ‘BJJ Back Attacks Formula’ app, so you’ll be getting a lot of value from this instructional!  Here’s exactly what you’ll be learning:

Introduction

• Introduction to the Back Position

Rearmount Core Concepts

Once you learn the back attack concepts and you’ll get the maximum benefits out of all the remaining strategies, tactics, techniques and tricks covered later in the instructional

• Rotational Control
• Staying Behind the Defense
• Weak and Strong Side

Creating the Turn

There are many ways to take an opponent’s back, but one of the best ways is to get him to turn. In this section you’ll learn in-depth how to turn your opponent (or get him to turn for you) in many different grappling positions.

• Armdrags
• CHFF
• Turn Away During Passing
• Kimura Control
• Mount to Back

Controlling Rearmount

In this section Rob and Stephan go into detail about how to glue yourself to your opponent’s back so that he can’t shake you off or escape.

Also by using the correct techniques to maintain rearmount you’ll be much more efficient than your opponent, conserving your energy while he burns out and quickly gets exhausted.

• Chest to Back Control
• Chest to Hip Control
• Total Body Control

Establishing Rearmount

This is where the rubber meets the road. In this section we cover the highest-percentage methods to take the back used by all the top grapplers in the world in step-by-step detail.

• Chair Sit
• Barrel Roll
• Low Hook
• Chasing the Granby
• Spin Behind

Escaping the Turtle

To become a back attacks master you’ve gotta know what your options are from the bottom of turtle. This is for two reasons…

First of all, what if you get stuck in turtle? You’ve got to know how to get the heck out of there and back to safety!  Secondly, if you’re on top of a turtled opponent and recognise which escape technique he wants to use then you can ruthlessly shut it down. You’ve got to know the technique to counter the technique.

• Granby Roll
• Robson Hook
• 2 on 1 Guard Sit
• Judo Roll

Breaking the Turtle

OK, now you’re on top of turtle and it’s your opponent’s turn to suffer. Here’s exactly how to break him down and expose his back!

• Spiral Ride
• Lead Knee Jam
• Rear Knee Jam
• Clock Choke
• Horse Collar

Advanced Back Takes

If you’ve been following competition BJJ then you’ll know that top competitors have been developing some groundbreaking and very powerful ways to take the back. Here are the top ones being used right now!

• Lever Mechanics
• Rolling Back Take
• Berimbolo
• Mendes Roll

Escaping Back Mount

If you’re trapped in rearmount you need to know how to get out of there! And if your opponent is trying to use these techniques on you then you better be ready for them…

• Shoulders to Mat
• 2 on 1 Turn
• Body Triangle Escape with the Leg Lever
• Scooting Down
• Lever Control

Resetting the Back

This section is about how to counter your opponent’s attempts to escape your rearmount. This is the secret sauce that creates world class back attacks.

• Butterfly Hook
• Taking Mount
• Transitioning to the Truck
• Twister Hook Resets
• Drilling Back Movements

Finishing from the Back

The whole point of BJJ is to submit your opponent. Here are the very best ways to do that from rearmount, broken down for you into easy-to-follow steps and principles.

• Handfighting
• Rear Naked Choke
• Finishing Gi Chokes
• Reverse Ezekiel / Arm Triangle
• Kimura Control
• Back Position Conclusion

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