Who May Attend
The seminar is open to practitioners of every rank and experience level. Newer students can strengthen their fundamentals, while experienced practitioners can refine their mechanics and deepen their understanding.

Join us at The Academy in Cleveland, Tennessee for a focused two hour Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar built around structure, leverage, timing, and intelligent mechanics.
Professor Alan Baker returns to The Academy for a focused seminar that connects traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu with the Living Mechanics approach. The session will explore how structure, leverage, timing, and pressure work together so techniques become clearer, more efficient, and easier to apply.
The seminar is open to practitioners of every rank and experience level. Newer students can strengthen their fundamentals, while experienced practitioners can refine their mechanics and deepen their understanding.
Expect clear instruction, focused drilling, opportunities to ask questions, and training methods you can continue using after the seminar.
Under Master Pedro Sauer
Under Master Erik Paulson
Contact The Academy directly to confirm availability and reserve your place.
The seminar can be the beginning of a longer training path. The Living Mechanics Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Online Academy gives you ongoing access to structured lessons focused on sound mechanics, technical understanding, and continued practice. Return to the material between training sessions and keep building on what you learn in person.

Alan Baker is currently scheduling seminars for 2027 and 2028. Schools, academies, associations, and training communities interested in hosting a seminar may contact Jennifer Wood to discuss dates, location, training focus, and availability.