PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

WEEKLY LESSON PLANS

2021-2022

GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 1 – Scissor Sweeps (Guard) Week 1 – Scissor Sweeps (Guard)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Running, side steps, backwards shuffle Running, side steps, backwards shuffle
Front rolls, back rolls, side rolls Front rolls, back rolls, side rolls
Back break fall, scoot to technical standup Back break fall, scoot to technical standup
Regular, reverse and inverse shrimping Regular, reverse and inverse shrimping
Lunges, gator walks and bear crawls Lunges, gator walks and bear crawls

Technique Technique
Cross Collar Choke Scissor Sweep
Scissor Sweep Scissor Sweep (w/ knee kick)
Scissor Sweep (w/ knee kick) Keylock from Mount

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the
sweep/submission with increasing resistance. sweep/submission with increasing resistance.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Armbar, Triangle, Omoplata Drill Armbar, Triangle, Omoplata Drill
Hip Bumps Sweep Entries Hip Bumps Sweep Entries
Pendulum Sweep Entries Pendulum Sweep Entries
Balloon Sweep Entries Balloon Sweep Entries

Technique Technique
Scissor Sweep w/elbow Double Wrist Grip Scissor Sweep
Alternate Scissor Sweep Laser Grip Scissor Sweep
Mount Attack – Root Canal Head & Arm Choke from Mount

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the
sweep/submission with increasing intensity by passer. sweep/submission with increasing intensity by passer.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on the person getting on their side, and Notes: Focus on the grips of the two handed sweep and
opening their guard without the possibility of getting how it may be superior to gaining control of posture.
passed, especially the push/pull aspect of the sweep. An Problems identified in the head & arm choke sequence. An
emphasis will be placed in the push/pull aspect of the emphasis will be placed in the push/pull aspect of the
setup of the sweep. setup of the sweep.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022

GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 2 – Knee Slice/Cut & Under (Passing) Week 2 – Knee Slice/Cut & Under (Passing)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2 Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2
Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2 Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2
Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2 Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2
Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2 Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2
Head Step Over – 1 minute x2 Head Step Over – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Kneeling Guard Break Arm Under Guard Break
Single Under Smash Pass Pass to Mount and Roll over
Bread Cutter Hammer lock from closed guard

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard breaker/passer 2x3 minute rounds where the guard breaker/passer
attempts to open the guard and pass without being swept. attempts to open the guard and pass without being swept.
Guard player cannot submit, sweep if opportunity arises. Guard player cannot submit, sweep if opportunity arises.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Seated guard break flow – 3 minutes Seated guard break flow – 3 minutes
Knee Cut entries – 1 minute x2 Knee Cut entries – 1 minute x2
Leg drag entries – 1 minute x2 Leg drag entries – 1 minute x2
Ankle lock entries – 1 minute x2 Ankle lock entries – 1 minute x2
Ankle lock escapes – 1 minute x2 Ankle lock escapes – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Standing Guard Break Jumping Guard Break
Knee Cut Pass Knee Slice Pass
Roll over Kimura Into power line shotgun arm bar

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard breaker/passer 2x3 minute rounds where the guard breaker/passer
attempts to open the guard and pass without being swept. attempts to open the guard and pass without being swept.
Guard player cannot submit, sweep if opportunity arises. Guard player cannot submit, sweep if opportunity arises.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on breaking the guard and gaining a combat Notes: Focus on breaking the guard and gaining a combat
base without being knocked over. Control gained and base without being knocked over. Control gained and
maintained the entire time. maintained the entire time.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022

GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 3 – Hip Chop/Bump (Guard) Week 3 – Hip Chop/Bump (Guard)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Bent over row – 1 minute x2 Butterfly guard back takes – 1 minute x2
Gi pull-ups – 1 minute x2 Back roll ups – 1 minute x2
Jumping guard break entry – 1 minute x2 Jumping guard break entry – 1 minute x2
Standing guard break entry – 1 minute x2 Standing guard break entry – 1 minute x2
Bump Sweep Entries – 1 minute x2 Bump Sweep Entries – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Hip Chop Sweep Hip Chop Sweep
Kimura when blocked Kimura when blocked
Keylock when not blocked Keylock when not blocked

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the
sweep/submission with increasing intensity provided by sweep/submission with increasing intensity provided by
the guard passer. the guard passer.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Pigeon guard flow drill – 1 minute x2 Pigeon guard flow drill – 1 minute x2
Guard break, side control, mount, upa drill – 3 minutes Guard break, side control, mount, upa drill – 3 minutes
Back escape flow drill – 1 minute x2 Back escape flow drill – 1 minute x2
Ankle lock hop-over escape drill – 1 minute x2 Ankle lock hop-over escape drill – 1 minute x2
Ankle lock leg through escape drill – 1 minute x2 Ankle lock leg through escape drill – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Hip Chop Sweep Hip Chop Sweep
Triangle set-up of failed sweep Triangle set-up of failed sweep
Running pigeon-man defense Running pigeon-man defense

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts the
sweep/submission with increasing intensity provided by sweep/submission with increasing intensity provided by
the guard passer. the guard passer.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on driving the elbow down towards the ribs Notes: Focus on driving the elbow down towards the ribs
and not trying to grab head. Pigeon legs in the right and not trying to grab head. Pigeon legs in the right
position and really pinch the knees together. position and really pinch the knees together.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 4 – Side Control Bottom (Escapes) Week 4 – Side Control Bottom (Escapes)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Knees to chest posture break – 1 minute x2 Knees to chest posture break – 1 minute x2
Arm under clamp break – 1 minute x2 Arm under clamp break – 1 minute x2
Swim under to overhook break – 1 minute x2 Swim under to overhook break – 1 minute x2
Reach over to kimura posture break – 1 minute x2 Reach over to kimura posture break – 1 minute x2
Swim under to octopus and 100% - 1 minute x2 Swim under to octopus and 100% - 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Hawking 2.0 Position Hawking 2.0 Position
Transition using hips Transition using hips
Transition using head Transition using head

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the bottom person attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the bottom person attempts to
maintain hawking and the top person attacks with maintain hawking and the top person attacks with
increasing resistance. Reset if dominant position gained. increasing resistance. Reset if dominant position gained.
Hawking, panda and turtle are all acceptable transitions. Hawking, panda and turtle are all acceptable transitions.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Pin person flat drill - 1 minute x2 Pin person flat drill - 1 minute x2
Pick elbow off mat drill – 1 minute x2 Pick elbow off mat drill – 1 minute x2
Go for kimura drill – 1 minute x2 Go for kimura drill – 1 minute x2
Go for choke drill – 1 minute x2 Go for choke drill – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Transition to knees and Turtle Transition to knees and Turtle
Traditional frame escape using hawking Traditional frame escape using hawking
Roll-over escape if they transition higher Roll-over escape if they transition higher

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the bottom person attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the bottom person attempts to
maintain hawking and the top person attacks with maintain hawking and the top person attacks with
increasing resistance. Reset if dominant position gained. increasing resistance. Reset if dominant position gained.
Hawking, panda and turtle are all acceptable transitions. Hawking, panda and turtle are all acceptable transitions.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on getting ear to shoulder and connecting Notes: Focus on getting ear to shoulder and connecting
bottom elbow to hip. It should be relatively uncomfortable bottom elbow to hip. It should be relatively uncomfortable
at first for bottom person to maintain. at first for bottom person to maintain.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 5 – Turtle Position (Attack/Escape) Week 5 – Turtle Position (Attack/Escape)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm Pummeling Warm-up – 3 minutes Wax on Wax off Arm drag – 1 minute x2
Duck-under for Single Leg – 1 minute x2 Arm Pummeling w/ no resistance - 1 minute
Duck-under for Double Leg – 1 minute x2 Arm Pummeling w/ 40% resistance - 1 minute
Duck-under for Body Lock – 1 minute x2 Arm Pummeling to double under game- 1 minute
Head Step Over – 1 minute x2 Knee Touch Game – 1 minute

Technique Technique
Bulldoze Turtle Attack Bulldoze Turtle Attack
Brabo Control from Bulldoze Brabo Control from Bulldoze
Back take from Turtle Attack Back take from Turtle Attack

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts to
defeat the turtle position and the turtle player attempts to defeat the turtle position and the turtle player attempts to
keep turtle. Bonus points for going to Hawking or Panda. keep turtle. Bonus points for going to Hawking or Panda.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Butterfly arm drags to back take – 1 minute x2 Butterfly arm drags to back take – 1 minute x2
Turtle sit-out escape – 3 minutes rotating Turtle sit-out escape – 3 minutes rotating
Turtle sit-out escape w/ single leg – 3 minutes rotating Turtle sit-out escape w/ single leg – 3 minutes rotating
Turtle roll-over escape – 1 minute x2 Turtle roll-over escape – 1 minute x2
Turtle re-roll to guard escape – 1 minute x2 Turtle re-roll to guard escape – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Nearside armbar when attacking Turtle Nearside armbar when attacking Turtle
Crucifix roll-over entry Crucifix roll-over entry
Rear naked choke from crucifix Rear naked choke from crucifix

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts to
defeat the turtle position and the turtle player attempts to defeat the turtle position and the turtle player attempts to
keep turtle. Bonus points for going to Hawking or Panda. keep turtle. Bonus points for going to Hawking or Panda.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on the person getting on their side, and Notes: Focus on the person getting on their side, and
opening their guard without the possibility of getting opening their guard without the possibility of getting
passed, especially the push/pull aspect of the sweep using passed, especially the push/pull aspect of the sweep using
grilled chicken control. grilled chicken control.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 6 – Back Position (Escape) Week 6 – Back Position (Escape)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm drag entries – 1 minute x2 Arm drags – 1 minute x2
Double leg entries – 1 minute x2 Double leg entries – 1 minute x2
Single leg entries – 1 minute x2 Foot trip to arm drag – 1 minute x2
Body lock entries – 1 minute x2 Head pull to double leg – 1 minute x2
O’Goshi throw entries – 1 minute x2 Duck under entries – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Proper Back Control Proper Back Control
Scoot down escape before control Scoot down escape before control
Head to mat escape after control Head to mat escape after control

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to
maintain the position and the back defender attempts to maintain the position and the back defender attempts to
escape. No submissions, mount counts as an escape. escape. No submissions, mount counts as an escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Turtle front roll escape – 1 minute x2 Turtle front roll escape – 1 minute x2
Re-guarding back roll drill – 1 minute x2 Re-guarding back roll drill – 1 minute x2
Side roll berimbolo drill – 1 minute Side roll berimbolo drill – 1 minute
Front rolls x2 Front rolls x2
Back rolls x2 Back rolls x2
Side rolls x2 Side rolls x2

Technique Technique
Escape concept review Escape concept review
Hawking 2.0 escape concepts Hawking 2.0 escape concepts
Body triangle escape concepts Body triangle escape concepts

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to
maintain the position and the back defender attempts to maintain the position and the back defender attempts to
escape. No submissions, mount counts as an escape. escape. No submissions, mount counts as an escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on the person getting on their head to the Notes: Focus on the person getting on their head to the
mat while protecting their neck at all times. Do not reach mat while protecting their neck at all times. Do not reach
for any hands or feet while escaping. Once the escape is for any hands or feet while escaping. Once the escape is
almost complete, removing space is a must. almost complete, removing space is a must.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022

GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 7 – Back Attack (Submissions) Week 7 – Back Attack (Submissions)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Escape from Back – 1 minute x2 Escape from Back – 1 minute x2
Escape from Side Control – 1 minute x2 Escape from Side Control – 1 minute x2
Escape from Mount – 1 minute x2 Escape from Mount – 1 minute x2
Escape from Closed Guard – 1 minute x2 Escape from Closed Guard – 1 minute x2
Escape from Turtle – 1 minute x2 Escape from Turtle – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Cross choke from back Rear Naked Choke
Bow & Arrow choke from back Triangle from back
Ezekiel choke from back Keylock from back

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to
maintain the position, and submit. The back defender maintain the position, and submit. The back defender
attempts to escape. Mount counts as an escape. attempts to escape. Mount counts as an escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Armbar, Triangle, Omoplata Drill Armbar, Triangle, Omoplata Drill
Hip Bumps Sweep Entries Hip Bumps Sweep Entries
Pendulum Sweep Entries Pendulum Sweep Entries
Balloon Sweep Entries Balloon Sweep Entries

Technique Technique
Entry into Dora’s Backpack Entry into Dora’s Backpack
Dora’s choking concepts Dora’s choking concepts
Dora’s arm attack concepts Dora’s arm attack concepts

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the back attacker attempts to
maintain the position, and submit. The back defender maintain the position, and submit. The back defender
attempts to escape. Mount counts as an escape. attempts to escape. Mount counts as an escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on keeping chest glued to the back, head Notes: Focus on keeping chest glued to the back, head
firmly planted on the shoulder and maintaining a good firmly planted on the shoulder and maintaining a good
seatbelt grip, kimura grip or chicken wing grip on the arm. seatbelt grip, kimura grip or chicken wing grip on the arm.
Keep control before going for any submission. Keep control before going for any submission.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022

GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 8 – Self Defense Week 8 – Self Defense

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Running, side steps, backwards shuffle Running, side steps, backwards shuffle
Front rolls, back rolls, side rolls Front rolls, back rolls, side rolls
Back break fall, scoot to technical standup Back break fall, scoot to technical standup
Regular, reverse and inverse shrimping Regular, reverse and inverse shrimping
Lunges, gator walks and bear crawls Lunges, gator walks and bear crawls

Technique Technique
Headlock from standing escapes Headlock from standing escapes
Headlock on ground escapes Headlock on ground escapes
Rear naked choke escape Rear naked choke escape

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the attacker attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the attacker attempts to
maintain one of the positions and control. The defender maintain one of the positions and control. The defender
attempts to escape. attempts to escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm Drag Entries Arm Drag Entries
Single Leg Entries Arm Drag off Foot Trip
Double Leg Entries Double Leg off Head Pull
O’Goshi Entries Duck Under Entries
Guard Pulls O’Goshi Entries

Technique Technique
Standing Guillotine Escape Standing Guillotine Escape
Ground Guillotine Escape Ground Guillotine Escape
Body lock/Bear hug Escapes Body lock/Bear hug Escapes

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the attacker attempts to 2x3 minute rounds where the attacker attempts to
maintain one of the positions and control. The defender maintain one of the positions and control. The defender
attempts to escape. attempts to escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on protecting neck at all times. Keeping good Notes: Focus on protecting neck at all times. Keeping good
base and looking out for incoming knees, fists and elbows. base and looking out for incoming knees, fists and elbows.
Students should be able to submit using the escapes, with Students should be able to submit using the escapes, with
emphasis on no space until ready to flee. emphasis on no space until ready to flee.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022

GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 9 – Guard Pull & Sweep (Guard) Week 9 – Guard Pull & Sweep (Guard)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2 Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2
Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2 Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2
Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2 Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2
Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2 Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2
Head Step Over – 1 minute x2 Head Step Over – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Guard Pull to cross-collar choke Rolling Kimura Entry
Guard Pull to tripod sweep Kimura finish when they don’t move
Tripod sweep to sickle sweep Kimura back take when they do move

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard puller either 2x3 minute rounds where the defender gives the guard
successfully pulls the person into their guard, or they passer less and less space between elbow and ribs.
transition to one of the sweeps or comes up to pass. Attacker must enter the kimura trap position and finish.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm Drag Entries Arm Drag Entries
Single Leg Entries Arm Drag off Foot Trip
Double Leg Entries Double Leg off Head Pull
O’Goshi Entries Duck Under Entries
Guard Pulls O’Goshi Entries

Technique Technique
Hip Bump Triangle Entry Kimura trap review
Triangle Control Kimura finish from guard pass
Triangle Finish Kimura trap reversal from single leg

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard puller either 2x3 minute rounds where the defender gives the guard
successfully pulls the person into their guard, or they passer less and less space between elbow and ribs.
transition to one of the sweeps or comes up to pass. Attacker must enter the kimura trap position and finish.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on hiding the shoulder and the head tilt when Notes: Focus on staying low when entering the kimura
entering the triangle and controlling position. Focus on trap, and once he grip is established using the push pull
changing the angle and keeping the knees together when control to keep the elbow off the mat and make the person
finishing the submission. react for submission or back control.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 10 – Open Guard – Lasso & Worm (Guard) Week 10 – Guard Pull & Sweep (Guard)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Guard Pulls – 1 minute x2 Butterfly guard shuffles down the mat
Bent over row – 1 minute x2 Shoulder walks down the mat
Gi pull-ups – 1 minute x2 Side leg lifts down the mat
Jumping guard break entry – 1 minute x2 Wheel barrow’s down the mat
Standing guard break entry – 1 minute x2 Inside knee hook pulls down the mat

Technique Technique
Lasso Guard Tilt Sweep Lockdown entries & when to use
Lasso Guard Posture Sweep Electric Chair
Lasso Guard Omoplata Entry Defeating the lockdown

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard transitions from 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player starts in half
closed guard to lasso guard. The passer then attempts to guard and attempts to secure the lockdown. Bonus
pass or posture back. The guard player attempts to points if they are able to sweep or get to a full half guard
perform one of the sweeps or submissions. with under hook.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm bar Entries Arm bar Entries
Arm bar to Triangle Entries Arm bar to Triangle Entries
Arm bar, triangle to Omoplata Entries Arm bar, triangle to Omoplata Entries
Hip Bumps Sweep Entries Hip Bumps Sweep Entries
Pendulum Sweep Entries Pendulum Sweep Entries

Technique Technique
Worm Guard Entry High Guard Entry
Worm Guard Sweep High Guard to Triangle Finish
Worm Guard Rollover High Guard to Omoplata Finish

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the guard puller either 2x3 minute rounds where the guard player attempts to
successfully pulls the person into their guard, or they transition to a high guard. The passer either has to flatten
transition to one of the sweeps or comes up to pass. the person out or stay safe.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on keeping the lasso’d arm pulled tight and Notes: Focus on staying on your side with high guard and
keeping the elbow pinned to hip. The push pull needs to be keeping tension on the lower leg with the lockdown. Not
emphasized throughout and keeping in mind the position staying flat will be emphasized, as well as understanding
of hips in relation to opponents hips. how hand fighting is most important.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 11 – Mount and Knee on Belly (Escapes) Week 11 – Mount and Knee on Belly (Escapes)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Escape from Back – 1 minute x2 Escape from Back – 1 minute x2
Escape from Side Control – 1 minute x2 Escape from Side Control – 1 minute x2
Escape from Mount – 1 minute x2 Escape from Mount – 1 minute x2
Escape from Closed Guard – 1 minute x2 Escape from Closed Guard – 1 minute x2
Escape from Turtle – 1 minute x2 Escape from Turtle – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Opening the door mount escape Opening the door mount escape
Half guard mount escape Half guard mount escape
Turtle mount escape Turtle mount escape

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in
mount using sky diver and various arm controls. The mount using sky diver and various arm controls. The
bottom person attempts to escape using one of the bottom person attempts to escape using one of the
techniques shown and no others. techniques shown and no others.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2 Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2
Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2 Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2
Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2 Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2
Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2 Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2
Head Step Over – 1 minute x2 Head Step Over – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Knee on belly entry from mount Knee on belly entry from mount
Pull/elbow on knee escape Pull/elbow on knee escape
Knee up the middle escape Knee up the middle escape

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person on mount can either 2x3 minute rounds where the person on mount can either
stay in mount or transition to knee on belly. Goal is to stay in mount or transition to knee on belly. Goal is to
maintain position, bottom person must escape. maintain position, bottom person must escape.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on keeping the framing arm/hand on thigh Notes: Focus on keeping the framing arm/hand on thigh
and keeping the elbow pinned to hip. The bridge needs to and keeping the elbow pinned to hip. The bridge needs to
be emphasized throughout and the movement of the be emphasized throughout and the movement of the
person in mount to react w/ opening present themselves. person in mount to react w/ opening present themselves.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 12 – Mount (Submissions) Week 12 – Mount (Submissions)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Knees to chest posture break – 1 minute x2 Knees to chest posture break – 1 minute x2
Arm under clamp break – 1 minute x2 Arm under clamp break – 1 minute x2
Swim under to overhook break – 1 minute x2 Swim under to overhook break – 1 minute x2
Reach over to kimura posture break – 1 minute x2 Reach over to kimura posture break – 1 minute x2
Swim under to octopus and 100% - 1 minute x2 Swim under to octopus and 100% - 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Mount Entry/Control from Side Control Mount Entry/Control from Side Control
Ezekiel Choke Punch Choke
Cross Collar Choke Head and Arm Choke

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in
mount using sky diver and various submissions. The mount using sky diver and various submissions. The
bottom person attempts to escape using one of the bottom person attempts to escape using one of the
techniques shown last week and no others. techniques shown last week and no others.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Turtle front roll escape – 1 minute x2 Turtle front roll escape – 1 minute x2
Re-guarding back roll drill – 1 minute x2 Re-guarding back roll drill – 1 minute x2
Side roll berimbolo drill – 1 minute Side roll berimbolo drill – 1 minute
Front rolls x2 Front rolls x2
Back rolls x2 Side rolls x2 Back rolls x2 Side rolls x2

Technique Technique
Proper Hand Control in Mount Proper Hand Control in Mount
Keylock Submission from Mount Keylock Submission from Mount
Armbar Submission from Mount Armbar Submission from Mount

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts various 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts various
submissions. The bottom person attempts to escape using submissions. The bottom person attempts to escape using
one of the techniques shown last week and no others. one of the techniques shown last week and no others.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on keeping the mount position before Notes: Focus on keeping the mount position before
attempting any submissions. The focus needs to be paid to attempting any submissions. The focus needs to be paid to
the elbows, separating them from the ribs and trying to the elbows, separating them from the ribs and trying to
get the arms up over the head. get the arms up over the head.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 13 – Ankle Lock (Submissions) Week 13 – Ankle Lock (Submissions)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Ankle lock entry drill – 1 minute x2 Ankle lock entry drill – 1 minute x2
Inside leg pummeling – 1 minute x2 Inside leg pummeling – 1 minute x2
Outside leg transition – 1 minute x2 Outside leg transition – 1 minute x2
Hope over ankle lock escape – 1 minute x2 Hope over ankle lock escape – 1 minute x2
Split the legs ankle lock escape - 1 minute x2 Split the legs ankle lock escape - 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Ankle lock entry Ankle lock entry
Ankle lock leg control positions Ankle lock leg control positions
Ankle lock finish Ankle lock finish

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the attacking person enters the 2x3 minute rounds where the attacking person enters the
leg lock position, and attempts to control their partner’s leg lock position, and attempts to control their partner’s
leg while going for the submission. Defender prevents the leg while going for the submission. Defender prevents the
submission and attempts escapes, increasing intensity. submission and attempts escapes, increasing intensity.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Ankle lock entry drill – 1 minute x2 Ankle lock entry drill – 1 minute x2
Inside leg pummeling – 1 minute x2 Inside leg pummeling – 1 minute x2
Outside leg transition – 1 minute x2 Outside leg transition – 1 minute x2
Hope over ankle lock escape – 1 minute x2 Hope over ankle lock escape – 1 minute x2
Split the legs ankle lock escape - 1 minute x2 Split the legs ankle lock escape - 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Entry into 50/50 leg entanglement Entry into 50/50 leg entanglement
Finish straight 50/50 ankle lock Finish straight 50/50 ankle lock
Finish two back-up achille’s locks Finish two back-up achille’s locks

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

One three minute round where partners start in 50/50. One three minute round where partners start in 50/50.
Since this is an even position, both persons will know how Since this is an even position, both persons will know how
to both attack and defend the submissions. to both attack and defend the submissions.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

As exposed to the Day 1 or 2 techniques, students will As exposed to the Day 1 or 2 techniques, students will
instead be exposed to the escapes and defenses of both instead be exposed to the escapes and defenses of both
the straight ankle lock position as well as 50/50. Problems the straight ankle lock position as well as 50/50. Problems
and issues from the week will also be addressed. and issues from the week will also be addressed.

Notes: Keeping control of the leg above the knee is Notes: Keeping control of the leg above the knee is
paramount, with an emphasis on foot placement. It is key paramount, with an emphasis on foot placement. It is key
to not only control but to avoid any defense, including to not only control but to avoid any defense, including
spreading legs or shedding the foot off hip. spreading legs or shedding the foot off hip.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 14 – Half Guard (Bottom) Week 14 – Half Guard (Bottom)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Escape from Back – 1 minute x2 Escape from Back – 1 minute x2
Escape from Side Control – 1 minute x2 Escape from Side Control – 1 minute x2
Escape from Mount – 1 minute x2 Escape from Mount – 1 minute x2
Escape from Closed Guard – 1 minute x2 Escape from Closed Guard – 1 minute x2
Escape from Turtle – 1 minute x2 Escape from Turtle – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Coyote Sweep Coyote Sweep
Half Guard Back-take Half Guard Back-take
Whizzer Re-roll Sweep Whizzer Re-roll Sweep

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the top person attempts to stay 2x3 minute rounds where the top person attempts to stay
in half guard and pass if the opportunity presents itself. in half guard and pass if the opportunity presents itself.
The bottom person attempts to sweep or take the back. The bottom person attempts to sweep or take the back.
No submissions in these sparring sessions. No submissions in these sparring sessions.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Turtle front roll escape – 1 minute x2 Turtle front roll escape – 1 minute x2
Re-guarding back roll drill – 1 minute x2 Re-guarding back roll drill – 1 minute x2
Side roll berimbolo drill – 1 minute Side roll berimbolo drill – 1 minute
Front rolls x2 Front rolls x2
Back rolls x2 Side rolls x2 Back rolls x2 Side rolls x2

Technique Technique
Half Octopus Guard Entry & Control including Kimura Half Octopus Guard Entry & Control including Kimura
Half Octopus Hip Bump Sweep Half Octopus Hip Bump Sweep
Half Octopus Back-take Half Octopus Back-take

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the top person attempts to stay 2x3 minute rounds where the top person attempts to stay
in half guard and pass if the opportunity presents itself. in half guard and pass if the opportunity presents itself.
The bottom person attempts to sweep or take the back. The bottom person attempts to sweep or take the back.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Maintaining the proper distance while in half guard Notes: Maintaining the proper distance while in half guard
is key, while protecting your face and neck from the cross- is key, while protecting your face and neck from the cross-
face. Using frames and your hips to create openings and face. Using frames and your hips to create openings and
then leaving no space when entering half guard. then leaving no space when entering half guard.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 15 – Half Guard (Top) Week 15 – Half Guard (Top)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2 Torreando Pass – 1 minute x2
Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2 Donkey Kick Pass – 1 minute x2
Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2 Windshield Wipers – 1 minute x2
Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2 Cartwheel Passes – 1 minute x2
Head Step Over – 1 minute x2 Head Step Over – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Basic Arm Weave Half Guard Pass Basic Arm Weave Half Guard Pass
Cartwheel Pass when head stuffed Cartwheel Pass when head stuffed
Leg Weave Dope Mount Pass Leg Weave Dope Mount Pass

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to pass the 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to pass the
half guard. The bottom person’s job is to maintain half half guard. The bottom person’s job is to maintain half
guard, attempt a submission or take the back if the guard, attempt a submission or take the back if the
opportunity presents itself. opportunity presents itself.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm bars – 1 minute x2 Arm bars – 1 minute x2
Arm bars to triangle – 1 minute x2 Arm bars to triangle – 1 minute x2
Arm bars to triangle to omoplata – 1 minute x2 Arm bars to triangle to omoplata – 1 minute x2
Hip bump sweep entries – 1 minute x2 Hip bump sweep entries – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
GSP Pressure Pass Reverse Half Guard Pass to Far Side
GSP Pressure Pass to Far Side Reverse Half Guard Pass to Near Side
GSP Pressure Pass to Near Side Armbar Submission from Mount

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to pass the 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to pass the
half guard. The bottom person’s job is to maintain half half guard. The bottom person’s job is to maintain half
guard, attempt a submission or take the back if the guard, attempt a submission or take the back if the
opportunity presents itself. opportunity presents itself.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on keeping the mount position before Notes: Focus on keeping the mount position before
attempting any submissions. The focus needs to be paid to attempting any submissions. The focus needs to be paid to
the elbows, separating them from the ribs and trying to the elbows, separating them from the ribs and trying to
get the arms up over the head. get the arms up over the head.
 PLATINUM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
2021-2022
GI (W/ KiMONO) NOGI (W/O KiMONO)

Week 16 – Side Control (Power Line) Week 16 – Side Control (Power Line)

Day 1 Day 1

Warm-up Warm-up
Knees to chest posture break – 1 minute x2 Knees to chest posture break – 1 minute x2
Arm under clamp break – 1 minute x2 Arm under clamp break – 1 minute x2
Swim under to overhook break – 1 minute x2 Swim under to overhook break – 1 minute x2
Reach over to kimura posture break – 1 minute x2 Reach over to kimura posture break – 1 minute x2
Swim under to octopus and 100% - 1 minute x2 Swim under to octopus and 100% - 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Powerline Entry from Half Guard Pass Powerline Entry from Half Guard Pass
Far side Americana/Wrist Lock from Powerline Far side Americana/Wrist Lock from Powerline
Nearside Arm bar from Powerline Nearside Arm bar from Powerline

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in
powerline. Their ultimate goal to have the bottom person powerline. Their ultimate goal to have the bottom person
submit from pressure; however, at the least they must submit from pressure; however, at the least they must
maintain the position without transitioning. maintain the position without transitioning.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Day 2 Day 2

Warm-up Warm-up
Arm Drag Entries – 1 minute x2 Arm Drag Entries – 1 minute x2
Single Leg Entries – 1 minute x2 Single Leg Entries – 1 minute x2
Double Leg Entries – 1 minute x2 Double Leg Entries – 1 minute x2
O’Goshi Entries – 1 minute x2 O’Goshi Entries – 1 minute x2
Guard Pulls – 1 minute x2 Guard Pulls – 1 minute x2

Technique Technique
Transition to Reverse Powerline Transition to Reverse Powerline
Attacking the Nearside Arm Attacking the Nearside Arm
Attacking the Farside Choke Attacking the Farside Choke

Situational Sparring Situational Sparring

2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in 2x3 minute rounds where the person attempts to stay in
powerline. Their goal to have the person submit from powerline. Their goal to have the person submit from
pressure. Bonus for transitioning to reverse powerline. pressure. Bonus for transitioning to reverse powerline.

Rolling and Review Rolling and Review

Drill Day Drill Day

Students will be provided with one sequence from the Students will be provided with one sequence from the
week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes. week and will be expected to drill it for 30 minutes.
Question and answer period will be provided, and new Question and answer period will be provided, and new
members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques. members will be exposed to the Day 1 techniques.

Notes: Focus on keeping your hips off the mat, and Notes: Focus on keeping your hips off the mat, and
removing all space between your body and theirs. Extra removing all space between your body and theirs. Extra
attention paid to the angle of your body to maintain the attention paid to the angle of your body to maintain the
powerline along with the elbow pinch on their wrist. powerline along with the elbow pinch on their wrist.