CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: BACK TO FUNDAMENTALS, MAY 5 - 10

This Week at EDJ Academy: Back to the Fundamentals

This week, we’re diving deep into the core fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu—perfect for beginners and a great refresher for advanced students.

🟦 Monday & Tuesday:
Lesson 1 – Core Concepts
We’ll be working on the double leg takedown, establishing control from side mount, transitioning to full mount, and finishing with submissions from the mount. Focus on solid positioning and pressure.

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FUNDAMENTALS CURRICULUM | LESSON 1 1. CLOSING THE DISTANCE & DOUBLE LEG 2. TRANSITION TO MOUNT 3. ARMBAR FROM MOUNT

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🟨 Wednesday & Thursday:
Self-Defense Essentials
Learn how to manage distance, defend against punches, close the gap safely, and choose effective takedown options. These are must-know skills for real-world self-defense situations.

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FUNDAMENTALS CURRICULUM | LESSON 2 1. SUCKER PUNCH DEFENSE WITH TAKEDOWN 2. TRANSITION TO MOUNT KNEE OVER THE BELLY 3. RNC EXPLAINED 4. RNC APPLICATION

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🟥 Friday & Saturday:
Introducing the Guard for Self-Defense
We’ll explore using the guard effectively to protect yourself and recover your position. Then, we’ll tie the entire week together—combining takedowns, ground control, and submissions into fluid, effective sequences.

LESSON 3 - JIU JITSU ALL ACCESS

FUNDAMENTALS CURRICULUM | LESSON 3 1. INTRO TO THE GUARD 2. TECHNICAL STAND-UP 3. GUARD DISTANCE AND TECHNICAL STAND-UP 4. PUNCH DEFENSE WITH TAKE DOWN 5. CLOSE DISTANCE WITH TAKE DOWN TAPPING THE KNEE 6. HIP THROW OPTION OPTIONAL IF TIME ALLOWS IT YOU ADD A SUBMISSION TO FINISH. [ARMBAR OR AMER…

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💡 Coach’s Tip: These are our foundational techniques, but don’t be afraid to get creative! Use your own combinations, explore different details, and share your variations on the mats.

Let’s sharpen the basics and build strong habits this week. See you on the mats!