White Belt Curriculum Professor Franjinha Miller
16 Seasons
Obtaining a Black Belt from Franjinha Miller is one of the most respected achievements in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu worldwide. This curriculum is designed by Franjihna utilizing the diverse skill sets of Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts designated by Franjihna. Following the White Belt Curriculum designed by Franjinha is a sure pathway to your success in the sport of jiu-jitsu.
About Franjinha:
Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller is a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt, world champion, and the founder of the acclaimed Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Originally from Brazil, Franjinha began training in BJJ at a young age under the legendary Master Carlos Machado, a member of the iconic Machado and Gracie family lineage. He earned his black belt in 1996, becoming one of the earliest wave of Brazilians to bring BJJ to the United States.
Franjinha moved to California in the late 1990s and established Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Santa Barbara, California. Under his leadership, Paragon quickly gained a reputation for producing elite-level competitors and providing high-level instruction rooted in traditional values and modern application. The academy became a hub for both world-class athletes and everyday practitioners.
As a competitor, Franjinha is a CBJJ World Champion, Pan-American medalist, and a regular on the international competition scene during the 1990s and early 2000s. His technical mastery and calm, methodical style earned him respect both on and off the mat.
In addition to his athletic and coaching success, Franjinha has contributed to the growth of BJJ worldwide, offering seminars across the globe and maintaining an influential presence in the jiu-jitsu community for over two decades.
Franjinha continues to be a pioneer in the sport, dedicated to spreading jiu-jitsu as a lifestyle, martial art, and competitive sport.
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01:48Episode 1
Scissor sweep to bolo back take
Episode 1
Magid shows a great transition from a scissor sweep to a roll through back take (berimbolo). **Best to roll through as soon as you knock your opponent onto his hip using his body to lever the roll.
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01:16Episode 2
Arm drag to the back in butterfly guard
Episode 2
The arm drag to back take is a perfect option when your opponent resist the hook sweep and sits back. The feeling you're looking for is using your opponents body to pull yourself around them as if you were flinging yourself around.
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03:23Episode 3
Double under pass to back position
Episode 3
Woolf uses a sneaky slid under motion to take the back off the popular double under pass. This combo works extremely well when your opponent counters the pass with extension allowing the perfect opportunity to transition.
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00:53Episode 4
Snap down back take from seated guard
Episode 4
The snap down is a solid option from the butterfly guard when your opponent learns back away from the potential cross collar choke. ****Make sure you jump back as far as possible which pulls your opponent forward creating the snap feeling.
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02:06Episode 5
Ankle and wrist control back take
Episode 5
Sean Apperson uses a wrestling turn to set up a traditional seat belt back take. Notice the hip control the ankle grip can create in this turn.
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00:47Episode 6
Knee shield to roll over sweep
Episode 6
The roll over sweep is a change of direction reversal that works well with a strong back take movement. The idea with this technique is similar to the idea of pulling the rug out from under your opponent. The harder your training partner drives you back down the easier they are to sweep the oth...
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The chop wrestling breakdown applied in jiu jitsu
Episode 7
Sean Apperson uses the wrestling chop breakdown to gain a 2 on 1 control from the turtle position. The 2 on 1 is a strong control which is seldom used in BJJ. This 2 on 1 control is a great way to take the back in sport BJJ and also sets up the RNC (read naked choke).
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Banana Split wrestling back take and submission
Episode 8
Sean Apperson demonstrates the traditional banana split derived from folk style wrestling. In wrestling this technique is used to control and ride your opponent and perhaps get back exposure or even a pin. In sport BJJ this technique can be used in similar ways to wrestling but with the added be...
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02:24Episode 9
Arm drag back take from guard
Episode 9
Sean Apperson showing a classic arm drag to the back from the closed guard. **Hip movement and leg positioning in the transition are key points to focus on when learning.
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02:20Episode 10
Double under to back control
Episode 10
