This page will provides a visual breakdown and reference guide to the BJJ White Belt Stripe 1 Curriculum at CMSOJJ. As one takes their first steps into the world of BJJ, it is highly recommended that the one familiarizes themselves with all of the fundamental maneuvers demonstrated below. The student must demonstrate competency in all positions, concepts, and techniques outlined in each corresponding rank's media content and curriculum handbook. It is the responsibility of the student to meet these expectations to the satisfaction of the CMSOJJ instructors in order to progress in rank.

“At Carpe Momentum School of Jiu-Jitsu blue belt is expected to have good foundational and conceptual knowledge of the techniques outlined in the Adult Blue Belt student handbook. A strong emphasis will be placed on escaping from various compromising positions. At white and blue belts, it is not expected that you are an expert at submissions, positional dominance, nor overall BJJ awareness. Blue belts are expected to be able to demonstrate each of the self-defense techniques outlined in Appendix A4 of the handbook. Helio Gracie’s (known as the “grandmaster” of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) original form of Jiu-Jitsu was, and still is, all about self-defense; with the idea of developing a system of self-defense which allows a smaller, weaker person the chance to defend themselves against a larger, stronger person. In addition to self-defense techniques, we at Carpe Momentum hold moral character in high regard as one of the foundational pillars of any BJJ practitioner. In Appendix A1 of your Blue Belt Student Handbook you will find the 10 pillars of BJJ character: integrity, honesty, reliability, patience, ambition, strong work ethic, humbleness, generosity, kindness, & positivity. Lastly and most importantly, a blue belt is an indication of persistence and determination. Persistence and determination unfortunately cannot be taught; however, an individual must possess both in great quantity to progress in BJJ. Attaining a blue belt at Carpe Momentum School of Jiu-Jitsu means, despite intense hardship and difficulty, that you are unwilling to quit! If you are new to the Jiu Jitsu world, please don’t forget to refer to Appendix A2 of the Blue Belt Curriculum handbook to locate Carpe Momentum’s Academy Guidelines, general safety & hygiene tips, & training rules and expectations. On behalf of everyone at Carpe Momentum, we welcome you! Come seize your moment!”

- John Dudley, Chief Instructor