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CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: JUNE 1

CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: JUNE 1

Competition Class Focus: Passing the X-Guard

Available for all students focused on tournament prep or sharpening their passing game.

This month’s comp class is centered around how to neutralize and pass the X-guard — one of the trickiest open guard positions in modern Jiu-Jitsu.

Fundamentals Program

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

This week’s theme is Half Guard Attacks. These techniques are essential for newer students and a great refresher for everyone else.

Techniques of the Week:

  1. Taking the Back from Half Guard – Learn to secure the underhook, climb to the back, and establish control.
  2. Sweep from Half Guard (Takedown Style) – Simple and effective half guard tackle for top control.
  3. Single Leg When Opponent Stands Up – Transitioning from half guard to wrestling-based takedown.
  4. Half Guard Roll-Under Sweep – Use their pressure against them to reverse the position.

Drill of the Week:
Combine all four techniques in a sequence-based drill. Let students flow through the options, learning how to chain their attacks together.

Teaching Tip:
Break each technique into 3–4 clear checkpoints. Focus on helping white belts understand position before speed.

Advanced Classes – Instructor’s Choice

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

This is your space to bring the fire! January’s suggested theme is Entering and Attacking from X-Guard.

Suggested Techniques:

  • Grips & Entries into X-Guard from seated guard, De La Riva, and shin-to-shin.
  • X-Guard Sweeps – basic and advanced options, including technical stand-up, far leg sweep, and transition to the back.

🧠 Encourage creative problem-solving and positional sparring. Challenge students to find entries during rolling.

Specific Training Focus

Open guard scenarios with live resistance

  • Bottom Player Goal: Sweep or submit.
  • Top Player Goal: Pass the guard.

Rotate partners every 2 minutes. Emphasize using what was learned in fundamentals and advanced classes. Keep the energy high and feedback flowing.

Final Notes for Instructors:

  • Encourage students to take notes after class to reinforce retention.
  • Be mindful of different levels on the mat – adjust pace and explanation as needed.
  • Create a positive class atmosphere with encouragement, clarity, and focus.
  • Use your creativity and experience to add situations or variations that match your group’s needs.

Thank you for your dedication to excellence on and off the mats!

—
Professor Juan Pablo Garcia
EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu
Building champions on the mat and in life.

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