Course Updates

Course Updates: Purple To Brown – Throwing Cycle

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Just as we recently updated the Blue-to-Purple section of the archive, we have now completed a major update to the Purple-to-Brown curriculum.

This section introduces a number of unique throwing and takedown options, many of which are drawn from the art of Judo. While Living Mechanics is heavily influenced by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it has never been limited by any single system. The goal is always to identify the most effective tools available and integrate them into a functional, adaptable framework.

For those who may not know, Sifu Alan Baker is a second-degree black belt in Judo and has spent decades studying and applying throwing mechanics alongside his work in Jiu-Jitsu, striking arts, and self-protection systems. As a result, you’ll often see Judo concepts blended throughout the Living Mechanics curriculum when they provide a more efficient solution to the problem at hand.

If you’re a member of the online archive, log in and explore the new material. These additions provide a powerful set of options for taking an opponent to the ground while expanding your understanding of body mechanics, timing, and control.

Course Updates: Blue To Purple – Throwing Cycle

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We’ve been working on this section of the Living Mechanics Archive for quite some time, and we’re excited to finally release it.

Many of the takedown and ground engagement methods featured in this update come from disciplines outside of traditional Jiu-Jitsu. While Jiu-Jitsu offers tremendous value once the fight reaches the ground, some highly effective methods of putting an opponent there are often overlooked. We felt these tools were simply too valuable to ignore.

One of the defining characteristics of the Living Mechanics curriculum is that it is not limited by style, system, or tradition. Instead, we pull proven concepts from multiple sources and organize them into a practical framework focused on efficiency, functionality, and real-world application.

If you’re a member of the Living Mechanics Online Archive, log in and check out the latest update. We think you’ll find some valuable additions to your training toolbox.

Course Updates: White To Blue – Throwing Cycle

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This latest update expands the curriculum with several additional takedown and off-balancing methods designed to improve control, timing, and positional dominance. The material now includes instruction on the Low Line Foot Sweep, Single Leg Pick, Putar Kepala, Head & Knee Tap, Minor Outer Hook, Major Outer Reap, Valley Drop, Bump & Snap, Major Inner Reap, and Forward Foot Sweep, providing students with a broader set of entries and finishes for destabilizing the opponent and bringing the fight to the ground.

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