JIU JITSU BASICS

Your BJJ Journey Starts Here

The Jiu Jitsu Basics program at Denver Jiu Jitsu is designed for students with little to no experience in martial arts. Under the expert instruction of Black Belt Rodrigo Salazar, you will learn the foundational techniques, positions, and principles that form the backbone of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Rodrigo's patient teaching style and attention to detail ensure that every student grasps the intricacies of the art. Beyond fighting techniques, his classes promote critical thinking skills that prove invaluable in various aspects of life.

Fundamentals Covered

• Basic positions: guard, mount, side control, back control
• Essential submissions and escapes
• Takedowns and takedown defense
• Proper movement and hip mechanics
• Self-defense applications of each technique
• BJJ etiquette, terminology, and the Gracie lineage

The Denver Jiu Jitsu Difference

At Denver Jiu Jitsu, every technique is taught with real-world application in mind. Unlike sport-only academies, our basics curriculum integrates street-effective self defense from day one. You will learn jiu jitsu that works both on the mat and in real life situations — because that is the foundation the Gracie family built this art upon.