Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Professor Alan Baker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
June 13, 2026 from 9 am to 12 pm
Professor Alan Baker returns to Athens, Georgia on June 13, 2026 for another Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar. This session will explore everything from core fundamentals to advanced mechanical concepts, with a strong focus on material from Alan’s specialized Living Mechanics Jiu-Jitsu program. The seminar is open to all practitioners, regardless of rank or experience level. Everyone is welcome to join and train.
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Professor Alan Baker brings a rare and well-rounded perspective to the art of grappling. He holds a fourth-degree black
belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Pedro Sauer, a prestigious Full Instructorship under Master Erik Paulson, and a second-degree black belt in Judo. In addition, he holds instructor ranks in Filipino Dumog and Silat, giving him deep experience across both Eastern and Western grappling systems. This diverse background allows him to teach with a highly specialized approach, blending structure, leverage, and adaptability. Drawing from decades of cross-disciplinary study, Professor Baker tailors his instruction to every student on the mat, helping practitioners of all styles and levels develop a more complete and intelligent understanding of grappling.
This is the opportunity to experience high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu directly from Professor Alan Baker. This seminar is designed to refine fundamental mechanics, expand understanding of leverage and control, and expose students to unique methods drawn from Alan’s Living Mechanics Jiu-Jitsu program. Participants will leave with clearer structure, improved efficiency, and a deeper grasp of how to apply Jiu-Jitsu principles in real situations.
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focused on leverage, control, and technique rather than size or strength.It teaches practitioners how to defend themselves by using positional control, joint locks, and chokeholds to neutralize an opponent. The art emphasizes ground fighting, where most real altercations tend to end, and it builds both physical skill and mental discipline through live, hands-on practice. BJJ is often described as “human chess” because it challenges you to think strategically while applying precise mechanics. It’s one of the most effective self-defense systems in the world and a proven foundation for fitness, confidence, and personal growth.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was built on the principle that knowledge and leverage can overcome size and strength. Preserving that truth matters. This seminar exists to return to the art’s foundation, efficiency, structure, and intelligent mechanics, taught in a way that honors the lineage and advances the next generation of practitioners. Professor Baker’s mission is to help good people train smarter, protect themselves, and pass on authentic knowledge that strengthens the community.
Reserve Your Spot for the Athens BJJ Seminar
Don’t miss this opportunity to train with one of the most well-rounded grappling instructors in the world. Space is limited to maintain hands-on instruction and individual feedback.
Join us on June 13, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
Train smarter. Learn deeper. Experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the way it was meant to be taught.
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You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of Jiu-Jitsu’s structure and how to make your techniques more efficient and effective. You’ll feel real improvement in your balance, pressure, and control. More importantly, you’ll gain new perspective on how to train smarter, not just harder, and how to refine your personal game plan. Whether you’re a student or an instructor, this experience will elevate your skill, sharpen your awareness, and reignite your motivation on the mat.
Location
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens (Georgia)
Aditional Study Options
If you want to get more out of this seminar (or show up already speaking the same language), you can study Professor Alan Baker’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu methods ahead of time and access supporting material through his BJJ page here: https://sifualanbaker.com/alan-baker-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/
This is where you can dig into Alan’s Living Mechanics approach to Jiu-Jitsu: the core principles that make positions work, how to build timing and pressure without relying on size, and how Alan connects tactics, strategy, and body mechanics into a functional game you can actually apply. If you want to sharpen your fundamentals and get familiar with the training concepts we’ll be using at the seminar, start there and come in ready to train.
Schedule An Event With Professor Alan
We’re already booking seminars, workshops, and training camps for 2026. If you’re an academy owner, program director, or training coordinator and you’d like to host an event with Professor Alan Baker, the best way to get the process started is to contact our Operations Director, Jennifer Wood. Jennifer handles scheduling, travel logistics, and event coordination, and she’ll help you lock in dates and get everything organized on your end.
You can reach Jennifer through our Team page here: https://sifualanbaker.com/our-team/