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The World's Most Trusted Resource For 40 & Over Grapplers
Since 2011, 4th degree BJJ black belt Stephen Whittier has been sharing a unique, first principles based approach to training and learning Jiu-Jitsu.
This is smarter training for students of any age, but it's indispensable for "older" grapplers who want to continue improving, keep up with younger, more athletic opponents, and optimize their longevity on the mat.
First Principles Jiu-Jitsu Seminars
World class BJJ Instruction & Training Methods To Help Students Improve Faster, Perform Their Best, and Minimize Wear & Tear On Their Bodies.
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Private Online Coaching
Interested in private online coaching that's tailored to your specific needs? We've got you covered.
Whether you've a beginner or advanced practitioner, Coach Stephen can help you transform your game in a fraction of the time.
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Testimonials
Juan Monarrez
I got the BJJ Accelerator Blueprint program a week ago, and is like somebody turn on the light.
I love jiu-jitsu, but a frustration I've had during my training is I'm always asking "what am I supposed to focus on?" The positions are different, and there is no way in hell I can remember a technique (with seven steps) from last week, especially during a rolling session.
It's like each different position is a dark room, and I'm supposed to somehow manage my way in it. This course felt like somebody turned on the light, and now I can see what I'm supposed to focus on in each different room (position), what's the core concept for each position.
I've done 3 training sessions after I got the course, and I can see a lot of improvement already!
Glyn Powditch
Stephen Whittier is one of the best MMA and BJJ coaches in the world. Whilst well known for leading the globally renown “BJJ over 40s group” on facebook to help older grapplers remain competitive and avoid injury, I got the opportunity to attend one of his sessions recently where I had travelled 10 hours on a flight from the U.K. to see.
Stephen showed positions that as bjj black belts many of us were all familiar with. What was so impressive is how he showed less than a handful of concepts that could transform a number of these positions in ways we had never imagined. It’s these “a-ha” moments I travel the world to attain. Thank you Stephen! I can’t recommend him enough.
David H.
If you’re done looking for flashy opportunistic submissions and want to learn the fundamentals that make Jiujitsu work on high level opponents then this is for you. These concepts have changed my game and have given me way more confidence to let myself go into deep waters without getting anxious or stressing. I have been intentionally putting myself in these situations to practice the escapes taught here and they work. And it’s fun!