Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Principles: Advanced Edition DVD by Hirokazu Takamoto

Principles for Becoming Strong Even Without Natural Talent

Revealing the secrets behind winning the “World Triple Crown” and the All-Japan Grand Slam.

How can an ordinary person still achieve victory?

“Jujutsu no Osaho” (Jujutsu etiquette/principles) is a system I developed by building a way of fighting in jujutsu that suits someone without exceptional physical ability or natural athletic talent.
In this DVD, I explain the mindset and principles for becoming unquestionably strong, presented as a top-level guide.
(Hirokazu Takamoto, Head of Takamoto Dojo)

This does not apply to those who are naturally gifted with extraordinary talent.

CONTENTS

Principle 1: When the opponent pulls guard, avoid entering guard if possible

• Sit down as-is
• Get pulled into closed guard
• Get targeted with submissions
• Get trapped inside guard
• Cannot attack unless you break it
• Maintain balance and stay standing

Principle 2: When the opponent pulls guard, do not post your hands on the mat or extend only one hand forward

• Posting the hands on the mat
• Extending only one hand forward
• Establish a solid base

Principle 3: If you are pulled into closed guard, establish a base and break the guard with your knee

• Trying to pass without breaking (e.g., “São Paulo pass”) — bad option
• Attempting a cross collar choke without breaking — bad option
• Pushing the legs with your hands — bad option
• Build a base
• Create a stable structure (“box”)
• Break the guard with your knee

Principle 4: Once the guard is broken, stand up

• Staying seated the entire time — bad option
• As soon as it opens, immediately stand up
• Repeat principles 3 and 4
• Break guard while standing

Principle 5: First, step over one of the opponent’s legs

• Staying between both of the opponent’s legs — bad option
• Step over either leg
• Stand on the inside edge of your stance

Principle 6: Do not put your knee on the mat with your base leg

• Both knees on the mat — bad option
• Keep the base leg fully extended and strong

Principle 7: In half guard, underhook the armpit

• Underhook with the arm
• Underhook with the elbow

Principle 8: If you cannot underhook, use a kimura grip

• Do not rely on the biceps
• Flatten the opponent and free your leg

Principle 9: Do not use scarf hold (kesa-gatame)

Principle 10: Keep pushing even after securing a pin

• Think of your body like a needle

Principle 11: Move like you are spreading butter

• Losing connection and space between the body
• Stay connected and move smoothly, like sliding rather than separating

About the Instructor: Hirokazu Takamoto was born in 1976. First-ever achiever of the World Triple Crown across three major organizations, All-Japan adult black belt Grand Slam champion, and 10-time All-Japan Masters champion. Also widely known as a judo coach to an Olympic gold medalist. Holds 7th dan in judo. Instructor and representative of Takamoto Dojo (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA).

World Triple Crown: IBJJF World Championship, AJP World Championship, SJJIF World Championship
All-Japan Grand Slam: JBJJF All-Japan Adult Black Belt titles (All-Japan Championship, All-Japan Open, All-Japan No-Gi Championship, All-Japan No-Gi Open)

Language: Japanese

Run time: 35 min.

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