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The principles you will learn apply on and off the mat.

No need to be strong, fast, or flexible

iQ Jiu-Jitsu is designed to enable the smaller, weaker person to defend against a larger, stronger attacker.

  • Street Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu

    Designed for defensive purposes and street applicability

  • Principle Centered

    Jared's unique approach to unpacking techniques utilizes 11 principles that govern the art.

  • Seamless Integration

    Techniques are designed to seamlessly fit together and complement one another.

  • Punch Proof

    Protect yourself against a striking attacker on the Ground.

15 Modules Covering the 51 Fundamental Techniques

Plus 2 Bonus Modules

  • 1

    Orientation

    • How to Tie Your Belt
    • How To Fold Your Gi FREE PREVIEW
    • Positional Hierarchy Table Of Contents
    • Understanding Positional Hierarchy On The Ground
    • Ranking System
    • iQ Creed
    • iQ Fundamentals Cycle
    • iQ Mastery Cycle
    • iQ Fundamentals 72 Private Lesson Curriculum
    • Adult Welcome Letter
    • iQ Group Class Schedule, Benton IL
  • 2

    Training Marterials

    • Fundamentals by Position
    • Fundamentals Group Class Modules
    • Clinching and Takedowns Fundamentals 4 Step System Flow Chart
  • 3

    Module 1

    • Overview Module 1
    • Table of Contents - 2 Hand Throat Grab, 2 Hand Wrist Grab - Standing
    • 2 Hand Throat Grab, 2 Hand Wrist Grab - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Trap and Roll Variations 1 - Mount Top
    • Trap and Roll Variants 1 - Mount Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Leg Hook Takedown
 - Standing
    • Leg Hook Takedown - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Push knee Pass - Guard Top
    • Push Knee Pass - Guard Top
    • Table of Contents - Figure Four - Mount Top
    • Figure Four - Mount Top
  • 4

    Module 2

    • Overview Module 2
    • Table of Contents - Front Clinch, Side Clinch, Body Fold Takedown
 - Standing
    • Front Clinch, Side Clinch, and Bodyfold Takedown - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Maintain Mount - Mount Top
    • Maintain Mount - Mount Top
    • Table of Contents - Straight Armlock - Mount Top
    • Straight Armlock - Mount Top
  • 5

    Module 3

    • Overview Module 3
    • Table of Contents - Rear Clinch and Takedown
 - Standing
    • Rear Clinch and Takedown, Standing
    • Table of Contents - Punch Block 1-2 (Close) - Guard Bottom
    • Punch Block 1-2 (Close), Guard Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Scissor Sweep - Guard Bottom
    • Scissor Sweep, Guard Bottom
  • 6

    Module 4

    • Overview Module 4
    • Table of Contents - Sucker Punch to Clinch Variations - Standing
    • Sucker Punch To Clinch Variations - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Straight Armlock - Guard Bottom
    • Straight Armlock - Guard Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Take The Back - Guard Bottom
    • Take the Back - Guard Bottom
  • 7

    Module 5

    • Overview Module 5
    • Table of Contents - Sucker Punch to Hip Throw - Standing
    • Sucker Punch To Hip Throw - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Headlock Escapes - Side Control Bottom
    • Headlock Escapes - Side Control Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Knee Over Belly Mount - Side Control Top
    • Knee Over Belly Mount - Side Control Top
  • 8

    Module 6

    • Overview Module 6
    • Table of Contents - Footwork - Standing
    • Footwork - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Shot and Hop Shot - Standing
    • Shot and Hop Shot - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Kneeling Pass - Guard Top
    • Kneeling Pass, Guard Top
    • Table of COntents - Side Control Escapes - Side Control Bottom
    • Side Control Escapes - Side Control Bottom
  • 9

    Module 7

    • Overview Module 7
    • Table of Contents - Timing the Shot and Weight Distribution
 - Standing
    • Timing the Shot and Weight Distribution - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Double Ankle Sweep - Guard Bottom
    • Double Ankle Sweep - Guard Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Getting Up In Base And Guard Get Up - Guard Bottom
    • Getting Up in Base and Guard Get Up - Guard Bottom
  • 10

    Module 8

    • Overview Module 8
    • Table of Contents - Standing Punch Defense - Standing

    • Standing Punch Defense - Standing
    • Table of ContentsElbow Escape - Mount Bottom
    • Elbow Escape - Mount Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Punch Block Standing - Guard Bottom
    • Punch Block Standing - Guard Bottom
  • 11

    Module 9

    • Overview Module 9
    • Table of Contents - Pulling Guard
 - Standing
    • Pulling Guard - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Lead Kick - Standing
    • Lead Kick - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Headlock Counters - Mount Top
    • Headlock Counters - Mount Top
    • Table of Contents - Twisting Arm Control - Mount Top
    • Twisting Arm Control - Mount Top
  • 12

    Module 10

    • Overview Module 10
    • Table of Contents - Standing Headlock Defenses
 - Standing
    • Standing Headlock Defenses - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Figure Four - Side Control Top
    • Figure Four - Side Control Top
    • Table of Contents - Kimura - Side Control Top
    • Kimura - Side Control Top
  • 13

    Module 11

    • Overview Module 11
    • Table of Contents - Haymaker Punch Defense
 - Standing
    • Haymaker Punch Defense - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Kimura - Guard Bottom
    • Kimura - Guard Bottom
    • ​​​​Table of Contents - Triangle Choke - Guard Bottom
    • Triangle Choke - Guard Bottom
  • 14

    Module 12

    • Overview Module 12
    • Table of Contents - Stop Tackle, Elbows And Knees - Standing
    • Stop Tackle, Elbows and Knees - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Elbow And Upa Escapes - Side Control Bottom
    • Elbow and Upa Escape - Side Control Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Punch Block 3 (Posture) - Guard Bottom

    • Punch Block 3 (Posture) - Guard Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Guillotine Choke - Standing

    • Guillotine Choke - Standing
  • 15

    Module 13

    • Overview Module 13
    • Table of Contents - Guillotine Defense - Standing

    • Guillotine Choke Defenses - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Back Mount Escape - Back Mount Bottom
    • Back Mount Escape - Back Mount Bottom
    • Table of Contents - Rear Naked Choke - Back Mount Top
    • Rear Naked Choke - Back Mount Top
    • Table of Contents - Straight Armlock - Back Mount Top
    • Straight Armlock - Back Mount Top
  • 16

    Module 14

    • Overview Module 14
    • Table of Contents - Front Kick Defense - Standing
    • Front Kick Defense - Standing
    • Table of Contents - Straight Ankle Lock - Guard Top
    • Straight Ankle Lock - Guard Top
    • Table of Contents - Standing Pass - Guard Top
    • Standing Pass - Guard Top
  • 17

    Module 15

    • Overview Module 15
    • Table of Contents - Double Leg Takedown
 - Standing
    • Double Leg Takedown
    • Table of Contents - Double Underhook Guard Pass - Guard Top
    • Double Underhook Pass
    • Table of Contents - Trap And Roll Variants 2 - Mount Bottom
    • Trap and Roll Variants 2 - Mount Bottom
  • 18

    Bonus: 4 Step Healthy Habit Transformation Guide

    • 4 Step Healthy Habit Transformation Guide
    • 4 Step Healthy Habit Transformation WorkSheet

In iQ's Simple 4 Step Clinching and Takedown System You Will Learn

Solid fundamentals in distance management, nullifying strikes, clinching and taking the attacker to the ground. Study the 19 fundamental clinching and takedown techniques and you will learn;

  • 9 takedown system

  • Defense against the 3 most common strikes

  • #1 strike for managing distance

  • Guillotine choke, application and defense

  • Headlock defenses and reversals

  • Footwork, timing, and weight distribution when clinching

  • Use of connections to close distance

  • 3 essential clinches

  • Systematic strike nullification

Nullify Threats. Advance Your Position. Maintain Control. Negotiate and Submit.

iQ's 4 phaze grappling system that seamlissly intergates with the clinching and takedown system. Study the 32 fundamental ground techniques and you will learn;

  • Complete system to effectively defend against an untrained attacker

  • Punch defense on the ground

  • 2 most fundamental elements of any sweep

  • Headlock defenses

  • Headlock defenses and reversals

  • 6 core submissions

  • 7 fundamental positions on the ground and what to do in each

  • Systematic strike nullification

Check out what others have to say:

“Professor Jared Jessup has a principle-based approach to teaching, which allows for a more thorough understanding of the techniques and concepts by his students. He is truly a phenomenal instructor.”

Eli Knight, Second Degree BLack Belt Professor under Royce Gracie

“I’ve been involved with martial arts and martial sports for over 20 years and had the opportunity to work with many instructors, coaches, and masters; none have been able to deliver such concise, meaningful, and applicable training like Professor Jessup with his unique brand of Principle-Based Jiu-Jitsu. Learning this unique structure of techniques and principles has improved every facet of my life, given me deeper insights on myself, understanding of the world around me, and appreciation of the interconnectedness of life.”

Billie Buss

“Jared is the single greatest instructor I have ever had! He has taught me so much and given me a new outlook on things I thought I knew. Please keep up the good work as we need what you possess.”

Jonah Kinsolving

“Jared and his team are fantastic, you will learn authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu that will help you defend yourself in a real-life situation.”

Paul Tokgozoglu (Mat Tricks Podcast)

“Top notch organization run by one of the best instructors ever. Jared Jessup is the bomb!”

Mark Bundren

“I trained with Jared for a year, he's the real deal for anyone wanting to learn humility, self-awareness and just plain kick ass if need be, then invest in iQ Jiu-Jitsu.”

Jim Sullivan

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