The White Belt Survival Guide by Andre Galvao
In his newest instructional masterclass, Professor Andre Galvao teaches the concepts that are necessary for White Belts to survive their first 6-12 months of training.
Originally designed as a challenge for a select number of students, this masterclass was such a success that we decided to repackage it into a short masterclass.
Now everybody can benefit from Professor Galvao’s teachings.
Check out some of the feedback we received after the challenge:
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
“I love how Prof. Galvao instructs. He’s concise and precise. I’m always surprised that his techniques work well for all body types not just for those built like him. Top-notch materials and instruction”
“Teaching is a skill and Professor Galvao is a master at it.”
“The explanation was great and really detailed. Helped me a lot to understand and adjust positions. Hope to be back again. Oss”
“The survival guid helped understand the positions better and with than knowledge I am using less energy and being kore efficient! I really enjoyed the challenged and I want to keep learning from the app.”
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN DURING THE SURVIVAL GUIDE:
Below are some of the highlights from the course:
-The warm-ups that White Belts should NEVER skip
-The three major submissions EVERY Jiu-Jitsu practitioner needs to know
-Why an offensive guard is more dangerous than an offensive top game, i.e. how defending can be the best -- and quickest -- way to submit your opponent.
-Prof Galvao's favorite way to open a closed guard
-The ONLY submission you can do from inside the closed guard
-What "Smashing the Bread" means, and why it might not be a good idea against a more skilled opponent
-How to retain guard when you're lacking in mobility (because of age, injuries, etc.)
-Why you also should be thinking of Jiu-Jitsu in self-defense terms
-A brief introduction to the "Octopus Escape"
-"Squeeze and Pop": Expert tips on foundational grip-breaking techniques
-The Open Guard position that Prof Galvao recommends to beginners
-How to recover your guard as your opponent uses the "Toreando pass"
-A series of guard retention drills that - once mastered - will make it almost impossible for opponents to pass
-The "Michael Jordan dunk" guard recovery technique
-Your Emergency Exit: A sneaky - and simple - way to take the back of an aggressive opponent as they start passing your guard
-A series of three drills you can practice to make your guard almost un-passable.
-Prof Galvao's FAVORITE side control escape: The Ghost Escape
-Prof Galvao's "National Anthem" defense to protect himself in bottom side control
-A small - but crucial - tip to give your hip bridges extra power
-The "Turtle Shell" movement that helps you to escape and take your opponent's back
-The counter-intuitive "lying flat on the mat" method of defending side control that will confuse even your most experienced sparring partners
-Transferable defensive skills from boxing and Muay Thai
–A breakdown of the EXACT things your opponent will be trying to do from top mount position
–”Time to start praying”: What to do in the worst-case scenario when your opponent is mounted and traps both your arms
–The power of having “T-Rex” arms
–”Just stand up?”: A simple method to stop your opponent from standing up inside your guard
–”One-Two-Shrug”: Prof. Galvao’s preferred method of choking from back mount
–Sneaky entries from this position to set up arm bars, triangles, omoplatas, etc…
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
⚔️ Andre Galvao is widely considered to be one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Championship titles (4x as the ADCC Super Fight Champion).
⚔️ Galvao is also a Jiu-Jitsu Hall of Famer.
⚔️ He received his black belt from Luis “Careca” Dagmar, having also worked extensively with Fernando Terere.
⚔️ He’s a former mixed martial artist, with an MMA record of 5-2-0, before retiring to lead the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy’s Headquarters in San Diego, California.
⚔️ Today, Atos is considered one of the best jiu-jitsu academies in the world, producing World Champion athletes at all levels, from juvenile and white belt all the way to black belt.
⚔️ Galvao’s mission with Atos BJJ On Demand is to share the lessons, techniques and experiences he has acquired competing and coaching over the years.
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Day 1 - What you can expect from this challenge
In this lesson, Prof Galvao gives an overview of what you can expect to learn throughout this challenge, such as:
-Behaving correctly and staying calm under pressure
-The importance of asking questions
-The warm-ups that White Belts should NEVER skip
-Positional awareness and transitioning betwe... -
Day 1 - Posture and Arm Defense Within the Closed Guard
It's very common, especially as a beginner, to find yourself inside your opponent's closed guard.
In this video, Prof. Galvao teaches you how to behave inside this guard:
-Where to position your hands and elbows inside Closed Guard
-The importance of breathing and staying calm as your opponent ... -
Day 1 - Do's and Don'ts when you are in closed guard
Inside this short lesson:
-What NOT to do inside your opponent's guard
-The history of the Ezekiel Choke submission
-What "Smashing the Bread" means, and why it might not be a good idea against a more skilled opponent
-How to position yours feet to remain active inside the guard
-How to stop you... -
Day 2 - How To Deal With Knees On The Mat
Welcome to Day 2 of the White Belt Survival Guide!
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What we're covering today:
-How to retain guard when you're lacking in mobility (because of age, injuries, etc.)
-The best options for retaining ... -
Day 2 - Drills
This is the second video for Day 2. Here's what you'll learn:
-Why you should NEVER push on the opponent's far leg when they're passing your guard
-The right frame to build against a passing opponent that helps you stay relaxed and in the moment
-How to recover your guard as your opponent uses t... -
Day 2 - Dealing With Plank Position
This is the third video from Day 2. In this lesson, Prof Galvao explains:
-Your Emergency Exit: A sneaky - and simple - way to take the back of an aggressive opponent as they start passing your guard
-How to "frame" your body effectively against your opponent's attacks
-The simple framing techni... -
Day 3 - How to Escape From Side Control
Welcome back to Day 3! Don't forget to join our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/165744226560727
In the first lesson today, we’ll be covering:
-You've made a mistake! Your frame is broken, and your opponent controls your head... What can you do?
-Prof Galvao's FAVORITE s... -
Day 3 - Blocking The Knee Cut
In the second video of DAY 3, Prof Galvao shows you:
-More life-saving, guard-retention drills when your frame is broken
-More opportunities to surprise your opponent by going belly-down and taking their back
-What to do when your opponent moves to North-South position from side-control -
Day 3 - Avoiding The Mount Position
In this CRUCIAL lesson, Prof Galvao teaches:
-How to safely "pop" your opponent's knee off your belly as they try to mount
-The counter-intuitive "lying flat on the mat" method of defending side control that will confuse even your most experienced sparring partners
-A series of simple drills you... -
Day 4 - Surviving in Mount Position
This is the first video from DAY 4.
Today we’ll start by examining:
–Why you can’t be offensive from bottom mount position
–Why you need to think about protecting your elbows (rather than your arms)
–How to start building frames in this defensive position
–“Pick a side”: How to make sure you do... -
Day 4 - Mount Escape - Avoiding The Under Hook
This is video 2, from DAY 4.
In this video, we’ll look at:
–Where to position your elbows in bottom mount
–The exact moment to bridge and start regaining your guard
–How to position yourself in the X-guard as you escape and even begin attacking your opponent
–An alternative to the X-guard for t... -
Day 4 - Basic and Effective Mount Escape
This is video 3, from DAY 4.
In this video, Prof. Andre covers:
–Using leverage: Step-by-step technical details to help you work your way out of mount
–How to get the underhook and use it to your advantage
–A sneaky method to start working towards your opponent’s back
–How to extend your oppon... -
Day 4 - Mount Escape When Your Opponent Underhook You
This is video 4, from DAY 4.
In this video, Prof. Andre covers:
–Escaping from this “nightmare” position
–Exactly where to position your free arm
–Why you NEED to off-balance your opponent to free your arm
–”Time to start praying”: What to do in the worst-case scenario when your opponent is mou... -
Day 4 - How To Practice Specific Sparring
This is the last video from Day 4.
Prof Galvao teaches you how to practice the Day 4 techniques effectively
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Day 5 - Details For A Perfect Closed Guard
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the last day of Prof. Galvao’s White Belt Survival Guide!
We’re sad to be here, but really – you’re just at the start of your own BJJ journey.
Now you can survive, you can learn to do so much more, and eventually turn your defense into offense.
In this vide...
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Day 5 - Back Take From Closed Guard
Now we’re really having fun!
In this video, Prof. Andre covers taking the back. We’re taking a look at:
–The grips that allow you to start taking the back
–How to control your opponent’s wrists throughout the transition
–The right moment to “chop” your opponent’s leg
–How to modify the grips i... -
Day 5 - Hugging Your Opponent In Closed Guard
The last video in this Survival Guide 😭
In this video, Prof. Andre covers:
–When to transition to a “Flower Sweep”
–A series of simple (but effective) sweeps depending on your opponent’s actions
–Adjustments when you have both underhooks, butterfly hooks, etc.
–How to “guide” your opponent out ...
