White Belt Jiu Jitsu Techniques: Top 10 Moves Every Beginner Should Know
- Alliance Jiu Jitsu Utah
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can feel overwhelming at first — there’s so much to learn, and everyone around you seems to move like they already know the secret code. But at Alliance BJJ Bountiful, we teach beginners the same way we train world champions: step by step, with a system proven to work.
Whether you want to compete, get in shape, or build confidence, mastering these ten foundational techniques will set you on the path to long-term success.
💪 Why Fundamentals Matter
The Alliance methodology — the same system behind 15x IBJJF World Team Titles — is built on mastering the fundamentals first. These are the movements that win matches, keep you safe, and form the base for everything you’ll learn later.
🥋 Essential White Belt Jiu Jitsu Techniques
Hip Escape (Shrimping) – The foundation of movement in Jiu Jitsu. It helps you create space and escape bad positions.
Bridge and Roll Escape – Your first line of defense against mount; builds explosive awareness and body coordination.
Closed Guard Basics – Control posture, break grips, and stay safe while setting up submissions.
Guard Recovery – How to re-establish your guard instead of getting your guard passed.
Trap and Roll (Upa) from Mount – A reliable escape that every beginner must have.
Cross Collar Choke (from Guard) – One of the oldest and most effective submissions in Jiu Jitsu.
Scissor Sweep – Simple, technical, and the gateway to learning timing and leverage.
Standing Guard Pass – Learn to open and control your opponent’s guard safely.
Americana from Side Control – Your first upper-body submission and a great way to understand shoulder mechanics.
Rear Naked Choke – The ultimate finishing move in both sport and self-defense.
🧠 How Alliance Teaches White Belt Jiu Jitsu Techniques
At Alliance BJJ Bountiful, beginners aren’t left to figure things out alone. Every new student trains directly under our world-class team of professors:
Professor Julio Viotti – Multiple-time world champion and former #1 ranked athlete in the world. His detailed fundamentals help beginners build elite-level habits from day one.
Professor Juan Viana – Brings decades of experience simplifying complex techniques into step-by-step sequences for newer students.
Professor Jenn Marquez – One of Utah’s only female black belt professors, known for her technical precision and patient teaching style, especially in our beginner and women’s classes.
Each technique is taught with purpose — not just how to do it, but why it works.
🥇 The Alliance Difference for Beginners
Alliance is globally recognized for producing world champions, but our greatest strength lies in how we build strong fundamentals from the very beginning. That’s why even our white belts move, think, and learn differently.
Our structured beginner program emphasizes:
Safety and control first
Technical precision over strength
Equal training in Gi and No-Gi
Community support that keeps you motivated
✅ Ready to start your Jiu Jitsu journey? Join Utah’s premier academy and learn directly from world champion professors who care about your progress every step of the way.
📞 Call us today or visit allianceslc.com to begin your free trial.
🚀 Train with the best.
🛡️ Train with Alliance.
🇺🇸 Train in Utah’s premier academy.
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