About BJJ Pathfinder
BJJ Pathfinder is a free online guide to Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques, organised by position. Pick where you are on the mat, see every move you can make from there, and learn each one from a hand-picked video.
- 11Positions
- 292Moves
- 650+Videos
- 210+Instructors
How it works
- Pick a positionClosed guard, mount, side control and more, from the top or the bottom.
- See your optionsEvery sweep, submission, escape and pass you can do from there, grouped by type.
- Watch a hand-picked videoEach move has a hand-picked video, started at the moment the teaching begins.
- Follow the pathEvery move shows where you end up next, how people defend it and what it stops.
How videos are chosen
YouTube has thousands of BJJ videos, and most moves have dozens. Finding a good one takes time. BJJ Pathfinder cuts through the noise and picks solid, clear videos for each move, looking for ones that are:
- Taught by an experienced coach or competitor
- Clear about the details, not just showing the move
- Filmed from an angle you can follow
- Focused on that move, or starting at the part that is
- Well regarded in the BJJ community
There's rarely one right way to do a move, and your coach may teach it differently. When a second or third video adds something, like a different angle, a no-gi version or a kids' class, it's listed underneath.
Who it's for
White and blue beltsLeft class wondering "what could I have done from there?" Look it up in two taps.
Parents and kidsKids mode hides moves banned for under-16s in IBJJF competition and puts kids' teaching videos first. See BJJ for kids
Gi and no-giFilter by level, and by gi or no-gi, so you only see what fits your training.
On the matWorks on a phone, tablet or gym TV, and keeps the screen awake while it's open.
Good to know
- Is BJJ Pathfinder a gym or a team?
- No. It's a free website, not a gym, team or academy, and it isn't linked to any club or instructor.
- Is it free?
- Yes. No account, no sign-up and no paywall.
- Who made the videos?
- The instructors and channels named on each one. Videos play from YouTube and belong to their creators. BJJ Pathfinder links to them and sends the views their way. If you made a video listed here and want it removed, email hello@bjjpathfinder.com.
- Can I learn BJJ from videos alone?
- Use it alongside proper classes. Train with a qualified coach, drill with a partner you trust and tap early. More in Terms and safety.
- Spotted a mistake or a missing move?
- Email hello@bjjpathfinder.com. Corrections and suggestions are always welcome.