Italo Moura – The Dots Principle

Description of Instructional:

Passing guard and retaining guard are two fundamentally important concepts in Brazilian jiu jitsu in the Gi and in No-Gi. Italo will teaches the concept from an offensive and defense perspective with his ‘Dots Principle’. From an offensive perspective, you need to control your by clearing their frames, closing distance, and pinning them.

From a defensive position, you need to frame on your opponent, create distance, and stay mobile! You can use the Dots Principle to do both! Italo will teach you how he is able to control his opponents from both top and bottom to constantly improve his position.

Overview of Instructional Chapters:

• Fundamentals of the ‘Dots Principle’
• Clearing Frames
• Closing Distance
• Adjusting Angles
• Pinning your Opponent
• Passing Guard
• Retaining Frames
• Staying mobile on bottom
• Controlling Angles
• Drills and Exercises

Instructor Bio:

Italo Moura is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Murilo Santana and Cicero Costha. Originally from the Brazilian State of São Paulo, Italo now resides in New York City and trains out of Unity Jiu Jitsu. Italo has been involved in martial arts since he was very young and began training in jiu jitsu at the age of 12 at a local Gracie Barra jiu jitsu school. Since then, Italo has been competing and winning on the world stage.

Italo has multiple IBJJF World and Regional Championships in both the Gi and in No-Gi. Training out of one of the best gyms in the US and with many years of competition ahead of him, Italo is sure to continue his upward trajectory and continue to add championship titles to his resume.

In Italo’s first Instructional on Athletes Ocean, he will explain the fundamental concepts of his ‘Dots Principle’. The principle applies to both offense from top position and defense from the bottom. You will learn to pass your opponent’s guard from the top and how to retain your own guard and prevent your opponent from passing! This concept is key for beginners and experts alike!

Accomplishments:

• 3rd Place IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Middleweight (2022)
• 1st Place CBJJE World Championship (2020)
• 2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2020)
• 2nd Place CBJJE Brazilian Nationals (2020)
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open NoGi (2019)

Training out of:

• Unity Jiu Jitsu
• New York City, New York

Social Links:

• Italo’s Instagram

Approximate Length of Instructional: 

• 46 Minutes

Suggested Skill/Experience Level:

• All Skill Levels

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