"The ultimate beginners' course to introduce you to the basics of BJJ. From gym etiquette to attending your first class, this course is an extremely detailed guide to help you get your BJJ journey off to a great start. Learn the vocabulary of the sport, acquire techniques, and receive breakdowns that will accelerate your progress and cut your learning curve in half.

Chad Myers is a well-established BJJ practitioner and black belt, with many years of coaching experience and a very unambiguous teaching style, laying everything down in a manner that can be understood by everyone. This course is perfect if you are brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or if you are a white belt looking to take your game to the next level. OSS!"

NAVIGATING THE GYM

  • What to expect when walking into the gym for the first time.
  • When to take off your shoes, and when to make sure your shoes are on!
  • How to tie your belt and when to tie your belt.
  • Where to stand when class starts
  • Some essential mat etiquette

GRAPPLING

  • The primary positions.
  • Why these positions are relevant.
  • Making sense of the flow.
  • How to transition from position to position.
  • Introduction to submissions and escapes.
  • The concepts behind the submissions.
  • How to mold it all together!

ADVICE

  • We give some advice that we wish we had on our first days.
  • I also give some advice as a coach.
  • I deliver to you, what I wish every new student walking in the door could have. It will save incredible amounts of time when it comes to advancing your Jiu Jitsu Journey.


This course is unlike any other BJJ course. There’s only one professor, but many students. These basics are fairly universal in the BJJ world. Therefore, if everyone were to walk into the gym with the knowledge of this course, it would benefit everyone immensely! Yourself, your training partners, your coaches, etc. I hope you enjoy it!

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • BJJ Black Belt - Feather Weight
  • Black Belt under Kristian Woodmansee (2023)
  • 1st IBJJF No-Gi PANS (2022)
  • 3rd IBJJF No-Gi PANS (Absolute) (2022)
  • 3rd IBJJF PANS (2022)
  • 3rd IBJJF No-Gi Worlds (2021)
  • 1st IBJJF Masters International North America (2022)
  • Owner of Flow State Jiu Jitsu