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Free guides, tips, tools, and games for students, parents, and anyone curious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Everything on this page is free. No sign-up required. Coach Trenell put it all together to help your family understand Jiu-Jitsu before, during, and after training.
How progression works — from white belt all the way to black belt.
Click any belt — Coach Trenell walks you through what it means, what students learn, and how long it takes. Kids and Adult tracks both covered.
Explore the belts →Kids start on a separate track — White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green, and then Blue when they're ready for the adult curriculum. Each belt has a specific milestone.
Most adults reach blue belt in 1.5–2 years of consistent training. Black belt takes roughly 10 years. Every step is earned — not given.
8 free BJJ games for students and families. No download, no login.
Coach Trenell explains the concepts that matter most on the mat.
Guard is the position where you are on your back with your legs around or in front of your opponent. Far from being a bad position, guard is a weapon — your legs become tools for control, sweeps, and submissions.
PositionsTapping is the smartest thing you can do on the mat. It signals that your training partner has secured a submission, stops the roll safely, and lets both people reset and learn. Tapping is not losing — it is wisdom.
SafetyOss (pronounced "oh-ss") is a term of respect used in Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts. When you say Oss to your professor, you are saying: I understand, I respect you, and I am ready to train hard.
GB CultureShrimping — also called hip escape — is the foundational movement of Jiu-Jitsu. You push off one foot, turn your hip, and create space between you and your opponent. It is how you escape almost every bad position.
FundamentalsOne of the first rules you learn at Gracie Barra. Before you attempt to finish a submission, secure a dominant position. Control comes first. A submission you cannot hold does not count.
StrategyCoach Trenell is preparing more technique explainers, position breakdowns, and vocabulary guides. Check back monthly for new content.
In ProgressEverything new students and parents need to know before the first class.
Coach Trenell has something to say. A new tip every day.
Coach Trenell is building more resources. Check back monthly.
Interactive tool to build and understand BJJ position sequences and attack chains.
In DevelopmentCoach Trenell explains 50+ BJJ terms with context, pronunciation, and usage on the mat.
Coming SoonYour opponent moves — what do you do? Make split-second decisions and see where your choices lead.
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