JIUJITSU PRINCIPLES

FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE ART

Art, passion and the search for the why

Why the book?

I have been training for 9 years and have been teaching at LOOP Martial Arts for about 3. I have always wanted to make sense of the art of Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) or more simply Jiujitsu and wanted to understand the WHY of such technique or such guard. The book is a way of spreading and sharing my vision and my understanding of jiujitsu. It is designed as a learning aid, something to go back to after training.

The book is like jiujitsu: it is simple. 18 principles explained with examples and photos (2 per principle) to better understand what is going on.

Ecological and Constraints-Led Approach Applied to Grappling

Loop Martial Arts, Sunday 11th August from 10-12 and 12.30-14.30

I will be holding a workshop about applying an ecological and constraints-led approach to grappling at Loop Martial Arts on Sunday 11th August from 10-12 and 12.30-14.30.

You will learn how to simplify and maximise your training, and implement an effective training design. From stand up to passing, pinning and submitting, we will go through the whole “game” of jiujitsu without showing specific techniques or moves: we will discover what is behind them.

The workshop is for both coaches and students, beginners to advanced players, gi and nogi. It will be both practical and theoritical so be ready to get your sweat on. Pictures, videos and note taking are allowed and recommended.

This approach has been successfully used in many different sports ranging from football, volley-ball, baseball to wrestling and more recently to the grappling arts.

I have been teaching jiujitsu both gi and nogi this way for over a year with my private students and with the classes of intermediate and advanced students at Loop Martial Arts. I have always been an advocate of principles and self discovery since I started teaching jiujitsu back in 2020.

The cost of the seminar is 30€ and can be paid by card or MobilePay upon arrival at Loop Martial Arts. The majority of the proceeds will go to Suojellaan Lapsia-Protect Children.

Secure your spot by emailing me directly at info@jaumainjiujitsu.com

Trying to learn the art of jiujitsu by just practising and mastering every possible technique will be overwhelming to just about anybody. That is why I love to think of the art in principles: the why over the how.

When I think about jiujitsu, I think in patterns. Re-occuring patterns throughout the art. I believe this is the reason why jiujitsu is unlimited: create your own using principles and body movements, make it endless, make it yours.

You're welcome.

Why principles?

In essence, jiujitsu is a combination of principles and body movements.

Antti Mannila

Owner & Head Coach @ Loop Martial arts
BJJ Second degree Black Belt

"Understanding concepts is often assumed to be a skill for more experienced practitioners (let's be clear that by experienced I mean brown/black belts), but from years of teaching beginner courses, as well as more experienced practitioners, I have come to the conclusion that it is not so black and white.

Even beginners can understand concepts if they are taught in a way that is easy to understand and internalize. Especially if they can be repeated and studied outside of class. This is why I am very happy that Johan wrote this book."

Rotation beats extension

"In a torreando pass scenario: your legs are getting extended and your opponent rotates around them."

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I specificially designed over 20 training blocks divided into 5 and 10 training sessions to improve your jiujitsu at a faster rate than you usually would. These blocks are the fruit of my constant learning and teaching, following a problem solving and principle based approach to jiujitsu. I will give you the tools to build your own jiujitsu - your techniques - whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor.

The Systematized Training blocks include:
Pin Escapes, Guard Retention, Sweeping Mastery, Joint Locks, Strangles, Open Guard Revisited, Half Guard Passing, and much more...

The privates lessons are designed to fit your belt level, jiujitsu goals and availability, sign up below to find out more. Lessons are held at Loop Martial Arts.

Your information will only be used to contact you about the private lessons.

What do they say about me?

Doing some private lessons with Johan has advanced my game in all the areas we have covered. I feel it has been really advantageous to do drills and practices together, getting detailed feedback on points to focus on. I also appreciate having all the time I need to ask questions and go into finer details of the game… which is not really possible in a group class.

He has an approachable and fun - concept based way of teaching that really covers all the bases in whatever the topic of the day is. I am looking forward to our next session

Ville T.

Jiujitsu Practitioner - White Belt

I thought it was good that we had a little conversation before the session about what we should go through and I think it also set a realistic goal for the session.

The session itself had a good structure and good amount of repetition for the techniques and I really liked that we drilled it also.

Overall it was a useful session because you didn't just show some technique, you told about the principles behind it and how it can be used in other scenarios too. 5/5 would recommend 😊

Kerttu K.

Jiujitsu Practitioner and Competitor - Brown Belt

Very structured and easy to follow curriculum.
Concept based that really works for me.
Challenges students to think for themselves and solve problems
Very friendly and inclusive atmosphere, everyone feels welcome no matter their belt, skill or fitness level.
Encourages students to ask questions and is more than willing to engage in diacussions in non hierarchical way

Jarno N.

Jiujitsu Practitioner - Blue Belt

I've been attending Johan's late evening class regularly because I really enjoy the overall structure and the way he teaches. When I was getting ready for my first competition I had a private session with him to go over some technique and tactics. I felt confident going to my matches with a clear plan and came home with medals. Johan is really passionate and knowledgeable and this really came through in the 1-on-1 session!

Kat L.

Jiujitsu Practitioner and Competitor - White Belt

Johan Jaumain

Writer, teacher and practitioner of the art

Johan is a jiujitsu Brown Belt under Antti Mannila and trains out of LOOP Martial arts in Helsinki, Finland.

In addition to training and teaching to both intermediate and advanced practitioners at LOOP Martial Arts, he works as a sports massage therapist and Etiopath helping people get out of pain at KelpoKeho.