Caique Jiu Jitsu

Caique Jiu Jitsu

By Thomaz Elias

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Thomaz Elias at Caique Jiu Jitsu

Thomaz Elias

Third-Degree Black Belt

A Proven Lineage

A lifetime of Jiu-Jitsu, organized for you.

Hélio Gracie & Rickson Gracie

Carlos “Caique” Elias

Thomaz Elias

Thomaz Elias is a third-degree black belt under his father, Carlos “Caique” Elias, with a lineage that traces directly through Hélio Gracie and Rickson Gracie. After a lifetime of training and teaching, he built this library to make precise, efficient Jiu-Jitsu easier to follow at every level.

Gi, No-Gi, and Self-Defense

Jiu-Jitsu is a great form of self-defense and an amazing sport. This library covers Gi, No-Gi, and self-defense, but I do not treat them as three completely separate systems.

I try to keep my game as similar as possible across all three. The grips and circumstances may change, but the core movements, positions, and principles should remain familiar. This allows you to focus on fewer movements, spend more time refining them, and develop techniques you can rely on in different situations.

This is not an MMA program. The instruction remains focused on Jiu-Jitsu for sport and self-defense against an untrained attacker.

The Curriculum

Every class, in the order it is taught.

New students start with the Beginner classes and continue into Intermediate. Members can watch every class in order and track their progress along the way.

Beginner

18 structured classes

  1. Class 1Bear Hug Clinch / Mount Control for Self-Defense
  2. Class 2Hip Throw / Mount Submissions
  3. Class 3Pisao Kick and Wrist Grip Escapes / Back Attacks
  4. Class 4Rear Choke Defense / Open Guard for Self-Defense
  5. Class 5Wall Push Defense / Closed Guard for Self-Defense
  6. Class 6Headlock Escape / Guard Submissions
  7. Class 7Rear Bear Hug and Choke Defense / Guard Submissions
  8. Class 8Punch Block / Guard Sweeps
  9. Class 9Two-Hand Choke Defense / Side Mount Defense and Escapes
  10. Class 10Headlock Escape / Side Mount Reversal and Escapes
  11. Class 11Double-Leg Defense / Mount Survival and Escapes for Self-Defense
  12. Class 12Headlock Defense Against Punches / Mount Defense and Escapes
  13. Class 13Bear Hug Defense / Back Defense and Escapes
  14. Class 14Standing Up in Base / Guard Passing for Self-Defense
  15. Class 15Bear Hug Defense / Stack Passing
  16. Class 16Sprawl / Side Mount Control
  17. Class 17Standing Guillotine / Side Mount Submissions
  18. Class 18Straight Punch Counter / Side Mount Transitions to Mount and Back

Intermediate

25 structured classes

  1. Class 1Guillotine Defense / Mount Control for Self-Defense
  2. Class 2Bear Hug / Mount Submissions
  3. Class 3Hip Throw and Trip / Mount Attacks
  4. Class 4Punch Block / Back Attacks
  5. Class 5Standing Up in Base / Open Guard for Self-Defense
  6. Class 6Standing Choke Escape / Closed Guard for Self-Defense
  7. Class 7Standing Guillotine Defense / Closed Guard for Self-Defense
  8. Class 8Guillotine Defense from Guard / Guard Submissions
  9. Class 9Jab to Double-Leg Takedown / Guard Submissions
  10. Class 10Bear Hug Clinch / Guard Sweeps
  11. Class 11Headlock Defense / Footlock Defense
  12. Class 12Straight Punch Counter to Rear Takedown / Side Mount Escapes
  13. Class 13Rear Bear Hug and Headlock Escapes / Side Mount Escapes
  14. Class 14Punch Block / Mount Survival and Escapes for Self-Defense
  15. Class 15Standing Guillotine / Mount Elbow Escape Variations
  16. Class 16Rear Takedown / Bump-and-Roll Escape Variations
  17. Class 17Jab to Double-Leg Takedown / Back Defense and Escapes
  18. Class 18Sprawl / Guard Passing for Self-Defense
  19. Class 19Bear Hug Clinch / Stack Passing
  20. Class 20Rear Choke Defense / Guard Passing Variations
  21. Class 21Rear Choke Defense While Being Pulled Back / Triangle Defense and Straight Footlocks
  22. Class 22Straight Punch Counter to Rear Takedown / Side Mount Kimura Variations
  23. Class 23Wrist Grip Escapes / Side Mount Control and Submissions
  24. Class 24Knee on Stomach
  25. Class 25Standing Guillotine Defense / Side Mount Transitions to Mount and Back

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How to Use the Library to Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu

Make what you watch part of your training. Thomaz explains where to start and what to focus on.

Newer students: Stick to the Beginner and Intermediate classes to build your foundation.

Advanced students: Pick something you’re struggling with, study it, and work on it in training.

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  • ✓The complete searchable technique library
  • ✓The 18-class Beginner curriculum
  • ✓The 25-class Intermediate curriculum
  • ✓The full Advanced Library
  • ✓Gi, No-Gi, sport, and self-defense instruction
  • ✓Saved videos and progress tracking
  • ✓Technique requests and notifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you begin.

Do I need Jiu-Jitsu experience?+

No. The Beginner curriculum is designed for someone with no previous Jiu-Jitsu experience and guides new white belts through the foundational movements, positions, and principles.

Do I have to follow the curriculum in order?+

No. New students will benefit from following the Beginner and Intermediate classes in order, but every member can also search the complete library and study any individual technique.

What does Advanced mean?+

The Advanced Library is intended for blue belts and higher. It includes a wide variety of situations and techniques, ranging from very simple movements to much more complex ones. Advanced does not mean that every technique is difficult.

Does the library include Gi, No-Gi, and self-defense?+

Yes. The library covers Gi, No-Gi, sport Jiu-Jitsu, and self-defense against an untrained attacker. It does not include an MMA program.

Can I use the library if I train at another school?+

Yes. The library can be used by anyone who wants to study Caique Jiu Jitsu as taught by Thomaz Elias.

What if I cannot find a technique?+

Members can submit a technique request. If a video is added to answer your request, you will receive a notification.

Can I watch on my phone?+

Yes. The library works on phones, tablets, and computers.

Can I cancel at any time?+

Yes. Membership is $8.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

How is this different from training at the academy?+

Training at the academy gives you live instruction, hands-on corrections from an instructor, and partners to drill and spar with. The online library is the same Caique Jiu Jitsu instruction, organized so you can study any technique at your own pace and replay every detail as often as you need. If you train at the academy, use it to preview a class or review what you learned. If you cannot train with us in person, it gives you a clear path through the curriculum. It is not a substitute for safe, supervised practice with a partner.