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Return to course: Curriculum – 02 – Blue To Purple Sifu Alan Baker

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Curriculum - 02 - Blue To Purple

Start Here: The Blue to Purple Journey
What Changes at Blue Belt
Defense Is The Foundation Of Advanced Jiu Jitsu
Think, Train, And Ingrain The Two Move Mindset
Drill Principles Into Habit
Turn Rolling Into Intelligent Study
The Mastery Path
The Four Parallel Curriculums at Blue Belt
Build Systems, Not Collections
How to Use the Blue to Purple Course
Your Blue Belt Baseline Assessment
Train With the Living Mechanics Community
Build Your Blue Belt Development Plan
The Responsibility of the Blue Belt
High Mount And Z Mount Arm Isolation

Escapes From Side - Picking The Lock
Escapes From Side - Escape Side 90 Degree Escape
Escapes From Side - Yoke Escape
Escapes From Side - Yoke Escapes
Escapes From Side - Escape Side Hold Bottom Elbow - Roll Over Legs
Escapes From Side - Escape The Flat Head & Arm Hold
Escapes From Side - Hitchhike Over To Side Control
Escapes From Side - Escape Side Kesa Gatame - Opponent's Head Low
Escapes From Side - Escape Side Wrestlers Head & Arm Defense
Escapes From Side - Escape Side Control To Shin In Guard
Supplemental - AB Back Door Escape To Sweep

The Blue Belt Side Control Submission Map
Read the Defensive Conversation
Create Dilemmas Instead of Forcing Submissions
Know the Ruleset and Protect Your Partner
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Fat Man Choke
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Leg Entanglement - Straight Arm Lock
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Leg Entanglement - V Arm Lock
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Twisting V Locks On The Close Arm
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Head & Arm V Lock On The Close Arm
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame Close Arm Head & Arm Triangle
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Kimura Kneeling
Submissions From Side - The Knot
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Knee Pinch Neck Crank
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Knee Slide Straight Arm Bar
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Leg Scissors Choke
Submissions From Side - Kesa Gatame - Leg Scissors Neck Crank
Submissions From Side - Straight Arm Lock From Cross Body - Far Arm Above Head
Submissions From Side - Straight Arm Lock From Cross Body - Far Arm Below Head
Submissions From Side - Razor Arm Lock From Cross Body - Far Arm
Submissions From Side - Chicken Wing On Far Arm Switching Sides
Submissions From Side - Grip Break To Kimura
Submissions From Side - Knee Bar From Cross Body
Submissions From Side - Choke From Cross Body - Bread Cutter
Build Your Personal Side Control Attack Tree
Supplemental - AB Kimura Switching Sides
Supplemental - AB Kimura Submission Flow From Top Side
Supplemental - AB Far Arm Arm Bar From Underhook
Supplemental - AB Far Arm Attack Set Ups
Supplemental - EP Limb Up - Limb Down Series
Supplemental - EP Close Arm Bar From Top Side
Supplemental - EP Pillow Lock Series From Top Side
Supplemental - AB Kimura Going North/South
The Blue Belt Side Control Submission Laboratory

The Mount From Side Decision Map
When Mount Is The Right Destination
Clear The Knee And Elbow Line
Stabilize Mount Before You Attack
Recover When The Mount Entry Fails
The Mount From Side Training Laboratory
Mounts From Side - Shoulder Pressure
Mounts From Side - Kesa Gatame To The Seated Mount
Mounts From Side - KOS To Mount
Mounts From Side - Spider Mount From Lower Body Control
Mounts From Side - Cross Body To Mount - Foot Between Legs
Mounts From Side - Holding Opponent's Leg
Mounts From Side - Pushing Opponent's Legs
Mounts From Side - Lower Body Control
Mounts From Side - Head Post On Hip - Walk To North-South
Mounts From Side - Leg Hook On The Close Leg

Mount Escapes Cycle: Read The Position Before You Move
The Mount Escape Decision Tree
Shared Mechanics Of The Mount Escape Cycle
Chain Escapes When The First Answer Fails
Mount Escape Training Games
The Helping Hand Escape
Clear The Leg Vine By Kicking The Leg Straight
Chair Mount Escape - Elbow Frame
Chair Mount Escape - Bridge And Insert Knee
Chair Mount Escape - The Sit Up Escape - Upper Body Bridge
Chair Mount Escape - Shrimp North - Ejector Seat
Chair Mount Escape - Trap Hand
Escape Knee on Stomach - Going to Knees
Escape Knee on Stomach - Making Hook
Escape Knee on Stomach - Using Knees
Escape Knee on Stomach - Holding Belt
Escape Knee on Stomach - Scoop Knee Off
Escape Knee on Stomach - Creasing the Hip

The Mount Attacking Framework
Follow The Reaction From Mount
Climb The Mount Without Losing Control
Submission Chains And The Two Move Mindset
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Arm Triangle In Mount
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Counter The Elbow Escape
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Defense Against The Upa - Locking Legs
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Squeeze The Bread From Mount
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Lapel Choke Going North South
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Defense Against The Lapel Choke Going North South
Blue To Purple Mount Submissions - Americana From Half Guard
Chair Mount Position - Gift Wrap Position
Chair Mount Position - Choke From Half Mount
Chair Mount Position: Mount To Back
Chair Mount Position - Foot Lock From Back Mount When They Cross The Legs
Choke From Knee On Stomach
Arm Lock From Knee On Stomach - Far Side Arm Bar
Mount Attacking Games
Supplemental - AB Triangle To The Straight Arm
Supplemental - EP Chicken Wing From Mount
Supplemental - EP Attacks From The "Z" Mount
Mount Submissions Knowledge Check
The Mounted Arm Bar System: From High Mount To Control And Finish

Living Mechanics Posture: Structure That Frees The Hands
Diagnose The Guard Before Choosing The Pass
The Blue Belt Guard Passing Decision Map
Guard Passes - Superman Pass
Guard Passes - Pass Half Guard To Mount
Guard Passes - Half Guard To Cross Body
Guard Passes - Half Guard Pass - Hug The Legs
Guard Passes - Butterfly To Shin In Guard Pass - Trap Foot
Guard Passes - Butterfly To Shin In Shoulder Plant
Guard Passes - Squatting Knee Pinch Pass
Guard Passes - Standing Pass
Pedro Pass
Knee Pinching Pass
Connect Guard Passes Through Reactions.
Recover When The Guard Pass Fails
Supplemental - PS Pass The Half Guard
Guard Passing Games For Blue Belts

The Guard Sweep Decision Framework
Disrupt The Base Before You Sweep
Control The Posts And Create The Missing Corner
Four Directions Of Sweeping
Connect Sweeps Through The Two Move Mindset
Finish The Sweep And Win The Transition.
Sweep Recovery When The First Attempt Fails
Guard Sweep Training Games
Guard Sweeps - Arm Inside Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Elevator Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Under Hook Hug Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Spider Guard Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Stand In Base Sweep With Under Hook
Guard Sweeps - Stand In Base Sweep - Holding The Collar
Guard Sweeps - Leg Weave Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Technical Get Up Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Double Ankle Grab Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Double Ankle Grab Sweep To Arm Lock
Guard Sweeps - Handstand Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Overhead Sweep From Failed Double Ankle Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Leg Binding Sweep
Guard Sweeps - Standing Scissor Sweep
Supplemental - PS The Scissor Sweep Standing
Supplemental - Guard Sweeps - Hook & Post Sweep
Supplemental - PS Hook Sweep From Standing Guard
Supplemental - Guard Sweeps - Overhead Sweep - Balloon
Supplemental - Guard Sweeps - Star Sweep
Supplemental - Guard Sweeps - Heel Tap & Push
Supplemental - Guard Sweeps - Heel Tap & Arm Weave
Supplemental - Guard Sweeps - Single Leg
Supplemental - Extra - Guard Sweeps - Rocking Guard Drill En Route To Standing Guard
Supplemental - PS Leg Pinching Sweep
Supplemental - PS Sweep From Half Guard Leg Is Bent
Supplemental - PS Sweep From Half Guard Leg Is Straight
Supplemental - PS Sweep From Half Guard Holding Belt
Supplemental - AB Technical Stand Up Sweep From Standing Guard
Supplemental - AB Sweeps From Standing Guard
Supplemental - PB Hook Sweep From Standing Guard
Supplemental - PS Over Head Sweep
Supplemental - EP Arm Drag To Lat Pull
Supplemental - PS Arm Inside Sweep
Supplemental - AB Standing Scissor Sweep
Supplemental - PS Kick Over Sweep
The Tactical Destination Of A Sweep

Guard Submissions: Position Before The Finish
Break Posture, Create Angle, Isolate The Target
Choosing The Correct Submission Family
Apply The Two Move Mindset To Guard Submissions
Triangle To Arm Bar
Squeeze The Bread
Over Wrap Arm Lock
Under Wrap Arm Lock
Over Arm Collar Choke
Choke From Guard - Holding Elbow
The V Choke
10 Finger Choke
Head & Arm Triangle
Double Arm Bar From The Toro Knee Shuck Pass
Helicopter Arm Bar
Sweep To Mount & Choke
The Living Mechanics Leg Lock Framework
Leg Lock Safety, Partner Communication, And Rules Awareness
Achilles Ankle Lock
Power Achilles Lock
Forearm On The Top Of The Foot
Heel Hook
Toe Hold
Knee Bar - Paulson Series
Toe Hold When Passing Guard
Supplemental - AB Technical Armbar To Spin Under
Supplemental - EP Spin Under From Arm Bar Stack In Guard
Supplemental - AB Shin In Guard Kimura
Power Heel Hook
Recover, Sweep, Or Transition When The Attack Fails
Guard Submission Training Games And Skill Standards

Back Escapes At Blue Belt
Survive Before You Escape
Control The Choking Arm
Win The Shoulder Line
Clear The Hooks And Recover The Hip Line
Use Quarter Position As A Recovery Platform
Choose The Correct Escape Path
Escape Into Immediate Positional Advantage
Turn Defense Into Counteroffense
Back Escape Decision Training
Back Escape Training Laboratory
Blue To Purple Back Escape Skill Standards
Back Escape Knowledge Check
Recover When Your First Back Escape Fails

The Back And Quarter Position Attack Map
Control Before Submission
Win The Hand Fight And Expose The Neck
Create Two Threats
Choose The Correct Attack Lane
Triangle
Seatbelt Turn Overs
Hooks In Elbow Clear To Rear Naked Choke
Clock Choke
Leg Entangled Arm Attacks
Pin & Pull - Ankle Fracture
Cow Catcher
Bow & Arrow Head Push
Supplemental - EP Clear Hooks From Turtle
Structural Attacks, Rules, And Partner Safety
Back And Quarter Position Training Laboratory
Back And Quarter Position Skill Standards

The Blue Belt Hand Fighting And Pummeling Framework
Base, Posture, Head Position, And Footwork
The Contact Hierarchy
Inside Position And Positional Advantage
The Tie Lifecycle
Primary Path, Secondary Path
Hand Fighting And Pummeling Training Laboratory
Wrist - Elbow Roll
Bicep - Elbow Lift - Remove
Tricep - Inside Pak & Pull
Tricep - Elbow Recovery
Shoulder - Forearm Block
Neck - Inside Pak & Recover
Neck - Yoke Catch & Recover
Neck - Elbow Push & Recover
Neck - Clear The Plum
Neck - Clear The Head & Arm Headlock
Arm Drags - Shoulder Drag - Tight Arm Drag
Arm Drags - Tie & Untie On The High Line
Arm Drags - Tie & Untie On The Low Line
Pummeling - Go Under The Arm
Pummeling - Go Over The Arm
Pummeling - Clear The Grip From The Back
Pummeling - Giraffe Wrestling
Connecting Hand Fighting To Positional Destinations
Blue Belt Hand Fighting And Pummeling Skill Standards
Supplemental - EP Guillotine Escape

The Blue Belt Throwing Framework
Safe Throwing And Partner Responsibility
From Hand Fighting To The Throwing Entry
Bizet
Sapu
Shin Press & Pull
Knee Block
Sail
Putar Kepala
Choose The Throw From The Reaction
Finish The Throw And Own The Landing
Supplemental - CSW Throws From T Position 1
Supplemental - CSW Throws From T Position 2
Throwing Cycle Training Laboratory And Skill Standards

Sweep First. Fail To Guard.
Build The Sweep From Defensive Structure
Read The Base Before You Move
Supplemental - Escape Side To Shin In Sweep
Complete The Sweep With Top Control
When To Fail To Guard
Chain The Sweep And The Fallback
Sweeps From Under Side Training Games

Kneeling Is A Major Position In The Around The World Drill
Why The Kneeling Position Matters In A Fight
The Kneeling Fighting Map
Decision Rules From The Kneeling Position
Supplemental: EP Armbar From Kneeling
Supplemental: EP Knee Tap From Kneeling
Supplemental: EP Snap Down From Kneeling
Supplemental: EP Snap To Double
Supplemental: EP Arm Drag
Supplemental: EP Valley Drop
Supplemental: EP Head And Arm To Armbar
Supplemental: EP Knee Push To Armbar
Supplemental: EP Arm Shuck To Armpit Armbar
Striking From The Kneeling Position
Weapons And Beltline Considerations From Kneeling
Firearms From The Kneeling Position
Transition, Recover And Disengage
The Around The World Integration Laboratory
Safe Kneeling Training And Blue To Purple Standards

Integrate The Major Positional Cycles
Build Your Personal Jiu Jitsu Game
Decision Making Under Resistance
Blue To Purple Performance Standards
Training And Rolling Evaluation
Blue To Purple Self Assessment
What It Means To Be Ready For Purple Belt

Turn Defense Into Counteroffense

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