Course Description

BJJ Black Belt

Dustin Akbari

Dustin Akbari is one of Northern California’s most dynamic and accomplished Jiu-Jitsu practitioners/Grapplers.  His interest in martial arts started at a young age.  He began by practicing Karate at just 7 years old and studied Kenpo as well before taking up Jiu-Jitsu.  He received his black belt under highly decorated Cassio Werneck at just 20 years old.  Dustin has trained and competed at the highest level, winning some of the world's most prestigious Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.By meshing his extensive mixed martial arts training with his love and passion for Jiu-Jitsu, Dustin has created a unique BJJ program that is highly effective in relation to self defense.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Front Head Locks

    • FH Half Nelson and Darce

    • FH Peruvian Necktie

    • FH Anaconda

    • FH Benavidez Series (Single Leg Defense, Classic and Reverse Triangle, Foot Sweep)
  • 2

    Turtle

    • Turtle: Armlock with Legs

    • Turtle: Throat Choke from Wrist Grips

    • Turtle: Seat Belt Lift to Reverse Triangle

    • Turtle: Ankle Lock from Sit Out

    • Turtle: Hip Breakdown to Kimura
  • 3

    Back Position

    • Back Position: Reverse Triangle

    • Back Position Rear Naked Choke

    • Back Position: Armbar

    • Back Position: Defensive Leg Attacks
  • 4

    Mount

    • Mount: Armbars (Climb Style, X-Style, T-Style, Pressure Style)

    • Mount: Arm Triangle

    • Mount: Triangle
  • 5

    Open Guard

    • Open Guard: Offense and Defense to Knee Bar

    • Open Guard: Toe Hold (Standing and Spinning)

    • Open Guard: Ankle Lock (Straight and Cross)

    • Open Guard: Sweep Ankle Pick and Scissor Kick
  • 6

    Butterfly Bottom

    • Butterfly Bottom: Arm Drag Sitting and Standing

    • Butterfly Bottom: Sit-up Sweep (All Variations)

    • Butterfly Bottom: X Guard Series

    • Butterfly Bottom: Anaconda Entry to Heel Hook to Leg Reap

    • Butterfly Bottom: Standing: 2 Variation Cassio Sweep Series

    • Butterfly Bottom: Standing: Cassio Sweep to Counter

    • Butterfly Bottom: Standing: 3 Part Takedown Series

    • Butterfly Bottom: Standing: Double Leg Defense to Ankle Lock

    • Butterfly Bottom: Standing: Takedown Series (Double, Single, Redirection)
  • 7

    Butterfly Top

    • Butterfly Top: Leaping Kimura into Half Guard and Straight Armlock

    • Butterfly Top: Leaping Kimura Entry into Series (Back Take, Armbar, Etc)

    • Butterfly Top: Leaping Underhook with Overhook
  • 8

    Half Guard Top

    • Half Guard Top: Kimura (3 Variations)

    • Half Guard Top: Akbari Ankle Lock and Heel Hook from Leg Shield

    • Half Guard Top: Darce Variations: Defensive and Offensive Opponent

    • Half Guard Top: Passes: Hip Switch

    • Half Guard Top: Passes: Lockdown

    • Half Guard Top: Deep Half to Reverse Triangle with Underhook

    • Half Guard Top: Shutdown Series

    • Half Guard Top: Leg Lock Series
  • 9

    Half Guard Bottom

    • Half Guard Bottom: Leg Lock: Signature Lift

    • Half Guard Bottom: Sweep Variations: Sweep, Butterfly, Scissors
  • 10

    Closed Guard

    • Closed Guard: Sweep Series (Kimura, Triangle, Reverse Triangle Armbar)
  • 11

    Side Control

    • Side Control: Reversal

    • Side Control: Defensive Stiffarms (Steering)

    • Side Control: Reversal with Stiffarm Variations