Let me prove to you how easy it is to:

1) Completely shut down the leg attacks game, and have a simple answer for every stage of every leg attack. 

Anyone can do these techniques, because they require no special flexibility or strength. 

But they are so effective, you'll be able to use them against the best trained leg attack specialists, even if they are stronger, faster or more flexible than you. (11 videos)

2) Make passing your guard physically impossible, turning every attempt to pass into a mistake they regret immediately.

We call this the "event horizon" strategy because if you set it up right, once they pass a certain line, it's too late for them. 

They are going to get swept or submitted and there's nothing they can do about it. (12 videos)

3. How to be dangerous from the open guard by using it offensively. 

Think Renzo Gracie vs Ole Taktarov. 

I guarantee you've never seen these techniques before though, because these strategies weren't ever shared publicly.

They were some of the best kept secrets at Rickson's gym because he had developed these strategies to fight wrestlers back in the Pride days who were content to hang out in the guard and ground and pound. 

Once you learn this strategy for how to play open guard, you will be dangerous yourself and you will be safe from strikes. (8 videos)

4. How to use a big picture strategy most people have never though about, to force your opponent to react the way you want. 

Heads you win, tails they lose. 

You can use this to strategically force them to try to pass (and then use the event horizon strategy mentioned above)...

Or...

Get back to your feet and score the takedown, where you can take the top position anyway. 

Plus, I'll show you the movements and drills you can practice to deny your opponent the ability to even start the pass. (16 videos)

If you like hearing training partners respond with...

-WTF?
-How’d you do that?
-Can you show me that?
-Nobody’s EVER done that to me

Then this is the ONLY systematic approach to Open Guard you will ever need.

"Here's all you really need to know about Rickson Gracie and his opinion of Henry Akins..."

“I studied at Rickson’s under Henry for 3 years, and here’s all you need to know about Rickson’s opinion of Henry...

The depth of his understating of Rickson’s game and his ability to teach all of the most closely guarded secret aspects of Rickson’s Jiu Jitsu…

Rickson could have chosen anyone in the Gracie family or anyone in his academy to take on the task of teaching Jiu Jitsu to his youngest son Kron.

In my over 15 years in Jiu Jitsu I’ve heard a lot of things directly from Rickson’s own black belts about Rickson’s Academy and what happened behind closed doors.

And the fact is this… there was nobody Rickson trusted more to pass his Jiu Jitsu on to Kron than Henry Akins”

- Sean Patrick Flannery, Born a Champion

I remember hearing Kyra Gracie recount a story...

"When I was really small, I remember having asked Renzo [Gracie]: "Uncle, is Rickson everything they say he is?" And the answer has stuck in my head since: "No. He's much more."

Here are 7 reasons why you should believe me and trust what I call "Hidden Jiu-Jitsu" is not the Jiu-Jitsu you, your training partners, (and possibly even your instructors) are familiar with...

Reason #1: 

I’ve taken my training with Master Rickson DEAD SERIOUS from day one.

The ONLY reason I left home and my mom and dad in Oklahoma with little more than the clothes on my back 26 years ago was to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from THE MAN himself.

26 years later I STILL take the Jiu-Jitsu I learned from him DEAD SERIOUS.

Reason #2: 

It’s well known that Rickson did NOT give out black belts generously.

He is and always has been one of the stingiest belt promoters in all of Jiu-Jitsu. 

I got my blue belt in 6 months.

Faster than ANYONE under him EVER. – I got my purple belt in 2 years.

Absolutely UNHEARD of for one of his students to advance to Purple Belt that quickly.

When he gave me my black belt NOBODY had received their black belt from Rickson FASTER than I did and to my knowledge that hasn’t changed.

Reason #3:

It’s well documented that Rockson was Rickson’s oldest son who tragically died in 2000…

Rockson was one of my very best friends.

I was his PRIMARY training partner. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and miss him dearly.

Reason #4: 

Coming up in Jiu-jitsu as one of Rockson’s best friends and with personal, direct & constant access to Rickson’s inner sanctum, I can honestly say I’ve witnessed true “family secrets” that have NEVER been shared, exposed or discussed outside the family.

NOW I’m sharing them with YOU.

Reason #5: 

I participated in and WON challenge matches even at WHITE belt, in Master Rickson’s academy fighting on his behalf and on the behalf of my teammates.

Reason #6: 

As a blue belt I was already running warm ups and assisting higher ranked instructors at his academy and did so until he moved back to Brazil. I officially taught as a lead instructor for him starting in 2000 as one of his Brown belts.

Reason #7: 

I personally witnessed him REGULARLY dismantling visiting world class black belts and world champions.

All those stories you hear about this guy, that guy and all the stuff that went down behind closed doors… more often than not I was one of the FEW eyewitnesses.

What I’m sharing with you will NOT be second hand.

It’s FIRST hand.

Saw it with my own eyes.

Felt it with my own hands.

And I’ve taught it and continue to teach it EVERYDAY for well over a decade.

Remember, “Hidden Jiu-Jitsu” isn’t THEORY.

It’s EXACTLY what Rickson taught to just a FEW of us.

My love, appreciation and respect for the Gracie family knows no bounds.

And I’ve yet to find someone who can explain to me...

IF there are no secrets and IF the information is all out there, then HOW can you explain how Kron his son is the ONLY black belt under RIckson to make a major splash at the highest levels of Jiu-Jitsu?

The short answer is “you can’t".

Rickson’s core concept of DEFENSE was given to him by his father Helio.

Helio’s entire game was based around being able to avoid and escape ANY attack, in ANY position, from ANY opponent at ANY time.

The ability to stay safe at all times in all positions was priority #1 and NOBODY embodied this principle better than Rickson.

And when you see the details you’ll be #MINDBLOWN!

Your training partners will shake their heads in frustration as you become completely UNSTOPPABLE with these “Hidden Jiu-Jitsu” Systems & Strategies.

Let’s Talk Soon,

P.S. In case you're curious, here's a list of exactly what's covered in the Open Guard Defense course:

Concept of Control & Grip Breaking Open Guard.


No Gi Ankle Grip Breaks.


Ankle Grip Breaks with Gi.


Breaking Grips on the Knees.


Biting with Leg to Avoid Stack Pass.


Creating Distance & Staying Clear of the Arms.

Hip Movement Shoulder Movement.


Triangle Setup from the Double Under Pass.


Recovery from Knee Shield Smash.


Ping Ponging the Opponent Between the Legs.


Killing the Double Under Pass.


Arm Bar From Arm on Top of the Leg.


Arm Bar-from Overhand Punch.


Using Kicks and Being Offensive from the Open Guard.


The Concept of Sweeping.


Standing in Base.

Coming Up and Coming Forward.


Circling w Ankles to Break Grips


Maintaining Distance

1 BONUS - Dealing with punches from the open guard

2 BONUS - Controlling Your Opponent by Switching Sides

3 BONUS - Striking from the open guard

4 BONUS - Wrist control arm bar

BONUS - Counter to Bull Fighter Pass

BONUS - Counter to Bull Fighter Pass with Pressure

BONUS - Counter to Double Leg Pass

BONUS - Reversal from Double Leg

Defense for the over under pass

Kimura when they push the knee

Pulling the foot out from straight ankle lock grab

Open Straight foot lock defense sitting over the leg

Using the leg to open the knees

BONUS 1 - Staying Tight And Heavy With The Ankle

BONUS 2 - Turning The Knee And Pulling The Foot Out

BOUNS 3 - Preventing The Inside Knee

BONUS 4 - Opening The Legs And Coming Through The Middle

BONUS 5 - Preventing Them From Sitting Back Leg Lock Defense

BONUS 6 - Turning The Hips To Clear The Leg And Avoiding The Heel Hook

BONUS 7 - Concept For Open Guard - Two Legs Out Or Two Legs In

HJJ Camps Bonus - Standing in Base

HJJ Camps Bonus - Standing up in Base and Creating Distance

HJJ Camps Bonus - Getting up when Opponent is just trying to hold us from inside the guard

BONUS 6 - Turning The Hips To Clear The Leg And Avoiding The Heel Hook