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Attention Martial Artists who want to feel comfortable on the fighting on the ground...

I'm Stephan Kesting, a BJJ Black Belt and the creator of 8 highly respected instructional DVDs. I've also published articles in magazine like Black Belt and Ultimate Grappling.

Stephan KestingGive me a minute to tell you how you can learn Brazilian Jiu-jitsu FAST!

Do you find yourself lost and frustrated when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and grappling? For example...

  • Do you feel overwhelmed by all the different techniques and submissions in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?

  • Do you worry about approaching your instructor (or fellow students) with questions that might make you look ‘stupid'?

  • When you see two people grappling on the ground, does it often just look like a giant tangle of arms, legs and bodies?

  • Do you have no clue what you should do next to get better at grappling?

  • Do you get frustrated when someone shows you a cool technique, but then you can't - for the life of you - get it work in a real sparring situation?

The good news is that there is a way to get BJJ right, right from the start!

Here's how to save yourself months,
even years, of frustration when learning BJJ!

I’ve been around the sport of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and other martial arts for a long time.  I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my training, and seen beginners make countless more mistakes.

Some of these mistakes could result in injury.  Other mistakes lead to months of wasted time and effort, as you do the wrong thing again and again.

Keep in mind that it's easy to make mistakes in this art, or come to the wrong conclusions about a technique or a principle.  That's because BJJ is complicated – which is also one of the things that keeps it so interesting, even after years of training.  (And, if you can come to grips and understand this complexity it can give you a HUGE advantage on the ground in a self defense situation. That's because you'll know what's going on, and your opponent won't have the first clue).

When you're starting to learn BJJ you want to make sure that you have rock solid basics. If your fundamentals are strong then you'll go a lot further and progress a lot faster. Strong basics ensure that there aren't huge holes in your game that can be exploited by a smart opponent!

I’m telling you that BJJ can,
and should, make sense!

Introducing the Perfect Resource For Getting BJJ Right

"Roadmap For Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Package"

BJJ Video, DVD, CD, Book and Poster

A $1050.90 value for only $197, with seven free bonuses!

Here's What You'll Get

1) The Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu on DVD 

A Roadmap for BJJ DVD This brand new system builds and expands the Roadmap concept so that you get a complete big picture of the art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (along with the concepts, techniques and strategies used by almost every advanced player).

I want you to know the 'why, where, when, who and what' of everything you learn in this DVD.

  • Why certain techniques work better than others.
  • Where your arms and legs MUST be to avoid giving your opponent an easy submission!
  • When is the best time for trying specific moves?
  • Who is best suited for certain positions and submissions?
  • What the critical take-home details are, without which your technique just won't work!
still from DVD
 
Trapped in BJJ Side Mount

We filmed this DVD in high definition, so the footage looks awesome (but is viewable on any TV or computer). And of course there is a menu with chapter marks, so that you can quickly navigate to the exact section you need to brush up on.

For me to teach you this material personally, in a series of private classes, would cost you at least $600. Putting it onto DVD gives you the ability to watch, study and review the material many times. There is no question that this is the DVD that every beginner must own if he or she wants to start their BJJ journey out right!

 2) The Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Book

BJJ Roadmap BookIn this book I show you the underlying principles and hidden concepts that make Brazilian Jiu-jitsu such an effective martial art.

I’d made a lot of discoveries (and mistakes) on the road to black belt in BJJ. This book shares those discoveries with you, jumpstarting your learning process.

This is a full color book printed on heavy gloss paper, and using a large 8.5 x 11 page format.

If I were to release it to bookstores as a standalone product it would retail for AT LEAST $39.95, but in its printed form it’s ONLY available as part of this package.

3) Full length Audio CD: “The Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu”

BJJ Roadmap Audio CDEveryone is busy these days.  I love to read, but sometimes it’s easiest to listen (and re-listen) to materials on my iPod, while running errands or working out. 

With this in mind I put the Roadmap program out as a full length audiobook. I recorded it in a professional studio, with a sound engineer (who, incidentally, is a lead singer in an ABBA tribute band, but that's another story...).

This full length audio CD will be shipped to your house with the rest of the package, easily a $20 value on its own.

4) Step-by-Step Submissions on DVD

Step by Step SubmissionsThis video is designed to allow you to quickly reference the most common submissions from every position. I concentrate on the techniques that work both with and without the gi.

Do you want a quick reminder of the steps to apply a triangle choke? Are you sure you know the key details of the Kimura? Well now you'll be able to quickly access the steps and the details for these and many other techniques.

There are 10 different submissions covered in this DVD, and 31 step-by-step entries to get you into them. A $44.95 value on its own.

Click the button below to order
the Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Package
for the Introductory Price

Just a Sec! That's a Ton of Good Stuff, BUT If You Order Now I'll Also Give You...

Bonus #1: Effective No-Gi Grappling in 5 Lessons (a $150 value)

BJJ Roadmap BJJ FilesThis disk contains a series of 5 seminars that I taught for my friend Loki Jorgenson (who I've known for more than 20 years).

He and his student compete in full contact 'Dog Brothers' style stickfighting, where everything is legal (including taking your opponent to the ground and beating on them there). Like I said, they're hardcore.

Loki wanted to make sure that his students had a strong ground game, so that they can survive (and even thrive) if the fight hits the ground in these matches, as it often does.

Teaching the Choke
 
Working with Seminar Participants

Over the five evenings the participants received combination of concepts, drills and techniques that gave them a strong practical knowledge of the ground game. With this training it soon looked like they'd been grappling for months, not just a few evenings. 

One guy even entered a local grappling tournament and won his division using a combination of submissions I taught in this seminar series..

I teach very few seminars (I’m just too busy), so I filmed these sessions to document them. We used a good camera, of course, but didn't spend a lot of time making the set look 'pretty.' It was only after I saw how much ground was covered and how much the students learned that I decided to release this material.

It would have cost you $150 plus 5 evenings of your time to be there, but now you can get this information as a bonus when you order the Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Package.

The materials on this DVD are all Quicktime movie files you can view on your computer, upload directly to your video iPod, or view on your mobile phone.

Click "Add to Cart" to order the
The Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Package

Bonuses #2, 3, 4 & 5.  Four acclaimed short instructionals, (a $120 value)

I often wish it were easier to stick cool techniques and drills onto my iPod so that I could take them with me to class, quickly referring to them as I'm practicing. Well I'm taking my own request, and acting on it.

So, on the same DVD as the Underground BJJ Seminar Series, I’ve also included 4 of my best short videos, including

• A Rear Naked Choke Tutorial
• Guillotine Choke Masterclass
• Half Guard Leg Position Drill
• Four Alternatives to Pulling Guard

If you wanted a short private class to go through this material at top speed with no repeats I’d still have to charge you at least $120 for my time. 

Now you can watch (and re-watch) these techniques as many times as you want… for FREE… on your computer. You CAN take it with you!

Bonus #6: The 56 Key Points on the 7 most common BJJ submissions reference wall chart (a $40 value)

56 Key Points for the 7 most popular BJJ submissionsI find that most people make the same mistakes over and over when they apply submissions. This kills the power of their attacks and allows their opponents to escape.

This wall chart has been specifically created to tighten up the seven most powerful submissions in grappling. A tight submission is a powerful submission and is much, much harder to escape from! I show you the right and the wrong way to do each submission, along with the critical details without which the technique will not work.

These 56 key points are printed on a large, glossy, great-looking poster, along with 14 professional photographs showing the right and the wrong way to do each submission.  I figured that, given the value of information on the poster, it warranted high quality all the way!

I’ve sold this item for as much as $40, but as part of this package you get it FREE!

Is that it? Nope -There's Still More!

Bonus #7: Instant Access to "Unlocking BJJ, Taking Your Grappling Game to the Next Level" (a $36 value)

Unlocking BJJ eBookAt a certain point in your BJJ Journey you'll have to make the jump to the next level. In 'Unlocking BJJ' I am joined by twelve other experts who want to share their secrets of improving fast.

I've put this 100+ page resource into downloadable eBook form so that you can get your hands on it and start using it even before the rest of your Package arrives. It includes:

  • Five Tips for Martial Artists Crossing Over to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, by Roy Dean
  • The Beginning of Your Journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, by Roy Harris
  • Seven Supercoach Strategies, Share Your BJJ More Effectively, by John Will
  • Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in the Real World, by Marcus Soares & Stephan Kesting
  • Hoist Up Your Sail! How to Challenge the Mind to Release the Body, by Martin Rooney
  • A New and Conceptual Approach to Strength and Conditioning for Combat Athletes, by Peter Roberts and Krista Scott-Dixon
  • A Glossary of the Guards: Closed Guard, Open Guard & Half Guard, by Stephan Kesting & Elliott Bayev
  • Roberto Leitao’s Ten Principles of Grappling, by Ed Beneville
  • Tactical BJJ; How to Adapt Grappling for Self Defence, by John B Will
  • A BJJ Beginner's Guide To Overcoming A Bigger Opponent, by Elliott Bayev
  • How To Win The BJJ ‘Arms Race’, by Stephan Kesting
  • Focused Training, by Roy Harris
  • 168 Ways to Improve Your Jiu-jitsu, by Matt Kirtley
  • 5 Common Mistakes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, by Ritchie Yip
  • The 100 Word Key to Unlocking ANY Technique, by Stephan Kesting

The only place you get get this ebook is as part of the Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Package. And the best part is that you can download it within minutes of your purchase, so there is NO WAITING.

Do You Want It? Click This Button to Order

Why is there all this extra stuff?

When I’m learning something new I like to hit it from all possible angles, just to make sure that no stone is left unturned.  I want your early experience of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to be an exciting and rewarding experience.

Including all these valuable bonuses in your order is my way of making SURE that your BJJ journey starts off in the right direction (and keeps on going that way for a long time).

Who Am I, and Why Should You Believe
What I Say?

I’ve been in the instructional video business since 2002 and am now an established figure in the BJJ and grappling world. I've sold more than 10,000 instructional grappling DVD's to some very happy, very satisfied customers. 

Here are the DVDs that I've created so far (not including the Roadmap for BJJ materials):

Stephan's Other DVDs

The reason I'm showing them to you is to prove that I’m not some fly-by-night operator. People know that I stand for quality products, and I’m not going to ruin my reputation by releasing a bunch of garbage just to make a quick buck.

A short list of my other accomplishments include

  • Achieving Black Belt rank in BJJ at a highly competitive school.
  • Becoming an instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson
  • Receiving a Black Belt in Kajukenbo Karate
  • Being a certified Instructor in Dan Inosanto’s Filipino Martial Arts, Majaphait Silat and Jun Fan / Jeet Kune Do
  • Author of more than 20 articles, published in martial arts magazines like Black Belt, Tap Out and Ultimate Grappling
  • Creating the Grapplearts Series of instructional videos, covering a range of topics from guard sweeps, to leglocks, to grappling drills.

Who Will Benefit from the Roadmap for BJJ Package?

The target audience for this DVD includes:

  • BJJ Beginners with one year (or less) of continuous training.  It’s not too late to get off to a good start, and lay the foundation for years of continuous improvement.
  • People thinking about starting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.  Not only will this material knock your socks off and get you all motivated to train, it will also give you the background you need to evaluate and choose the right BJJ school.
  • Intermediate level players who want strong basics. One blue belt commented: “I’ve never thought about jiu-jitsu in this way before”, and other blue belts have told me that there was lots of entirely new material for them in the package.
  • Instructors and coaches who will find new ways to teach the material that is already in their curriculum.  If your student’s learn faster, they’ll be happier and they’ll stick around longer.

A Note About Pricing

The Roadmap for BJJ Package is valued at $1050.90, because that is what it would cost to acquire this information any other way.

Let’s take a second to put your price into context; the cost of the Roadmap for BJJ package is $197:

  • A little bit more than a pair of high-end running shoes
  • Less than an hour of private instruction from most famous black belts
  • About the same as one month of instruction in many of the nation’s top BJJ schools. 

If the information in this package saves you half a year of fumbling around on the mats while trying to figure it all out for yourself, then the Roadmap for BJJ package will pay for itself six-fold!

Finally, if you’re concerned about the price, consider that I’m giving you ONE YEAR to check the material out, RISK FREE.  If during that time you don’t think you’ve gotten your money’s worth from the package then return the materials for a full refund. 

You have nothing to lose. Get BJJ Right, Right from the Start!

Price Breakdown

What You Receive
Value
What You Pay

The Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Package, including two DVDs, CD and Book

$704.90

$197.00

“The Underground BJJ Seminar Series" DVD...

(5 sessions in Quicktime file format for viewing on your computer or video iPod )

$150
FREE

...and on the same DVD, Four Additional Short Instructionals
• A Rear Naked Choke Tutorial
• Guillotine Choke Masterclass
• Half Guard Leg Position Drill
• Four Alternatives to Pulling Guard

(also in Quicktime file format for viewing on your computer or video iPod)

$120
FREE
“The 56 Key Points on the 7 Most Popular BJJ Submissions” reference wall chart
$40
FREE
'Unlocking BJJ, Taking Your Grappling Game to the Next Level' Download
$26
FREE
TOTAL: $1050.90
$197

My Take-It-To-The-Mats Guarantee

I’m really not about ‘tricking’ people into getting my products. I stand behind what I say: if you don’t like the materials, or if you decide that they just aren’t for you, then simply return them for a full refund.  No hoops.  No hassle.  No risk.

If, after going through all the material, you don’t think that it took months off your BJJ learning curve then I don’t deserve your money.  It’s a no-questions asked policy – just return the material to me and I’ll cut you the check or refund your payment!

Click "Add to Cart" to get your hands on
The Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Package

Some Feedback from Satisfied Customers

I have had the benefit of checking out Stephan Kesting's new package, "A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu", including the high-definition DVD, book and multimedia files associated with this package. As a practitioner and instructor of Classical Ju-jutsu and Bu-jutsu, I was impressed with Stephan's analytical and humble approach to teaching this complex topic.

Stephan has done an admirable job of taking away the mystery and confusion associated with assimilation of core grappling principles. The course that he has created is an easy-to-understand yet thorough analysis of the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

As the title suggests, this work provides the reader/viewer with a conceptual matrix from which to consider individual techniques and prioritize appropriate responses in the "heat of battle". I was particularly impressed by how Stephan approached the subject with a critical mind-set that addresses tactical issues not only from the perspective of sport jiu-jitsu, but also Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and street self-defence.

This course is a must-read, must-watch not only for individuals commencing their study of close-quarter systems but also serious fans of MMA and those who may have been schooled in other approaches to grappling.

Alexander DC Kask
Head Instructor Shofukan Dojo Canada (Shofukan.ca)
Author "Japanese in the Martial Arts"

I could say a lot of great things about the A Roadmap to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu package that Stephan Kesting has put together, but I'll avoid the obvious of what makes this package great. What I believe makes this package worth acquiring is the effect that it has on your way of thinking regarding your ground game.

After a single time of going through the material I had so many answers to previous questions running through my head that I had to hit the mats! Even if you have been training for a long period of time I can guarantee you that there will be something in this package, whether it be entirely new to you or not, that will cause a spark in your mind that will lead you to eventually evolve in your ground game. This I believe is a greater lesson than any technique that you can learn. Teach a man to fish...

Sam Yang
Riverside, CA

Stephan Kestings ‘A Road Map to Brazilan Ju Jitsu’ is a great tool for any level practitioner, whether completely new to the art, looking to learn more complex moves, or simply wanting a clear framework for your current skills.  The key to Stephan’s success is the multiple tools he provides.  Between the DVD, book, CD, and online videos and links, Stephan has created a comprehensive, choose your own adventure of BJJ that lets you decide what you want to achieve and how. 

Stephan’s training style is very clear, concise, and academic in how he explains the purpose, method, and place of each move within the system, and he comments on everything from the theory and training to competition and the street. This formidable teaching style and the different tools he provides is what makes ‘A Road Map to Brazilan Ju Jitsu’ a cut above the rest.

Steve Lawrence
5 years of Filipino and Indonesian martial art training

Stephan's BJJ Roadmap helped me become a better grappler because his well thought out and inclusive approach focuses on what he calls "high percentage techniques." This is a very useful approach for those of us who want to learn grappling but don't have a lot of time to dedicate to learning every aspect of the art.

I was especially happy to get some great material that works for smaller people, especially since I am often faced with bigger opponents. For example, Stephan suggests that the "rear mount choke" is worth perfecting. He then explains in great details, including how to get into this position from several starting points and how to apply this technique effectively.

Nathalie Prevost
20 years of martial arts experience
Head instructor, Mabangis Kali

I learned a lot from the Roadmap to BJJ package. Although I have done various martial arts for over 5 years, this package strengthened my grappling foundations. The techniques and principles are presented in an easy to learn and concise way.

Justin
Vancouver BC

Stephan, I have always found your materials to be very informative and I like your philosophy of when learning something to hit it from all possible angles.  I received your Roadmap package last week.  

Thus far I've only had the opportunity to view the book (an excellent framework resource), the e-book (a superior complilation of helpful articles) and I've been watching videos on The Grappler's Guide.  I've been involved with martial arts for almost 30 years (let's say I started young !!!) and IMO I think this resource package should be mandatory for any instructor wishing to implement a grappling program to their curriculum

Lee Wong
Wong's Karate / Kung-Fu Society

It's easy for BJJ beginners to get lost in a maze of seemingly unconnected techniques and distracted by complicated "supermoves". And even more advanced players sometimes lose sight of the big picture - the ways in which BJJ is an integrated game. They still get to where they're going by stumbling down the road, but wouldn't it be nice to have a map that shows you all the routes to your destination before you start your journey?

A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a resource that caters to various needs and learning styles: written instruction and schematic diagrams in a booklet; audio and video materials that include drills and technique instruction on everything from submissions to basic positions to "what do you do when...?" There's even a handy poster with tips on some of the most fundamental movements. It's an astonishing amount of material, all presented in Kesting's clear, easy-to-follow style.

Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD
Toronto Ontario

I recently got my hands on The Roadmap and am working my way through the TON of material you get (one disc innocuously titled "Computer/iPod Files" actually has FIVE one hour of seminars on it and is worth the price of the package alone!!).

The package strongest point is the framework provided to understand BJJ . This makes it perfect for the beginner but also very useful for me as a coach.

I highly recommend this product

Nathan Leverton
Head Instructor, Leicester Shootfighters
Leicester, England

Stephan - I have the pleasure of owning 5 DVDs that you've produced. I can honestly say that the production and the contents of these DVDs (as well as the various articles, links and concepts) are by far the best I've seen.

All of these resources link and reinforce the concepts of BJJ as well as MMA for those of us who want to really improve our grappling game and enjoy the journey of learning.

The Roadmap to BJJ package is another testament to your skill as an instructor to guide newbies as well as some of us who have been around but still "groping in the dark". Kudos to you and your team.

A.J. Almendral
Battle Creek, Michigan

So Why Am I Offering So Much For So Little

Martial artists are a suspicious crowd, and so you might be wondering "Why would he offer a $1050.90 value for only $197?"  Well, there are several reasons

Reason #1: Because it’s a brand new package and so I don’t have a lot of feedback and testimonials for it (yet). I’m hoping that some of you will help me out with testimonials after you’ve received your package.

Reason #2: Because I want to change the way people learn (and teach) Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This is a wonderful but disorganized art, and most students are left to sink or swim on their own.  By getting this material into the right hands I hope to do my part and help the sport continue to grow for a long, long time.

Go For It!

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Stephan Kesting

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