Level 4-9 Technique List
CURRICULUM TECHNIQUE LIST for Levels 4-9
note: This is also the curriculum for BJJ Purple Belt for students in the belt ranking program.
LEVEL 4 – Intermediate Chokes and Armbars
Chokes
Triangle Choke
Double Lapel Choke
Forearm Choke
Head/Arm Choke
Spinning Choke
Clock Choke
Armbars
Armbar from Head to Head
Crucifix Start to Armbar
Collar-roll Armbar
Rolling Armbar from Back Control
Spin-under Armbar
Armbar from Front Sweep
LEVEL 5 – Takedowns
Rolls and Falls
Ankle Shoot Takedown
Single Leg Takedown
Double Leg Takedown
Bearhug Takedown
Go Behind Spin Takedown
Fireman’s Carry
Shoulder Throw
Hip Throw
Outer Leg Reap
Foot in Stomach Throw
LEVEL 6 – Advanced Passes and Escapes
Passes
Switchover Half-guard Pass
Knee-through Pass
Cross Knee-through Pass
Shoulder Control Pass
Hip/Shoulder Control Pass
Overhook Leg Control Pass
Escapes
Front Control Crossover Escape
Switchbase Side Control Escape
Side-Back Control Rolling Escape
Back Control Escape
Sidemount Escape
Head to Head Switchbase Escape
LEVEL 7 – Advanced Sweeps
Hook and Leg-lift Sweep
Advanced Leg Grab Rollover Sweep
Outside Hook Sweep
Foot in Bicep Sweep
Reverse Scissors Sweep
Reverse Hooking Sweep
Underhook Leg-split Sweep
Collar Roll Half-guard Sweep
LEVEL 8 – Advanced Chokes and Armbars
Chokes
Single Wing Choke
Cuff Choke
Rolling Lapel Choke
Rolling T Choke
Crucifix Near Collar Choke
Crucifix Far Collar Choke
Armbars
Snap Armbar from Side Control
Step-over Armbar from Switchbase Side Control
Head Drive Armbar from Front Control
Cutting Armbar from Kneeride
Cutting Armbar from Side Control
Cutting Armbar from Guard
LEVEL 9 –Footlocks, Legbars and Advanced Armlocks
Footlocks
Footlock
Heel Hook
Rearward Footlock
Cross-Ankle Lock
Legbars
Step-through Legbar
Knee-through Legbar from Side Control
Rolling Legbar
Legbar from Guard
Advanced Armlocks
Leg-driven Armlock from Guard
Leg-driven Armlock as Counter to
Single Leg Takedown
Leg-driven Armlock from Side Back Control
Leg-driven Armlock from Headlock Control
