Discover Rickson Gracie's "Zero Point"

Look no further than the concept of the "Zero Point," as described by Rickson Gracie himself:

"You must allow yourself to go on automatic pilot. You must allow yourself to be at a zero point, on a neutral point, relaxed and connected with the variations—pretty much 'flow with the go.' This is a point beyond knowledge. It's years and years of playing around to develop this sensibility."

Learn to Reach the "Zero Point" Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible

The Escape Artist includes four comprehensive instructional volumes packed with battle-tested concepts and techniques.

VOLUME ONE

Under the Legs Pass Defense

• Learn how to shut down the under pass at its source by breaking your opponent's passing posture before they establish control.
• Discover the hidden bottom pressure that makes your opponent feel like they're carrying extra weight while you conserve energy.
• Master the sneaky "Double Grip & Surf" technique that discourages opponents from committing to the pass.
• Learn proper body alignment and injury prevention methods to protect yourself from one of the biggest causes of rib injuries in jiu-jitsu.
• Follow a complete drilling progression designed to make defending the under pass second nature.
• Turn your opponent's passing attempts directly into submission opportunities.

And much more...

VOLUME TWO

Back Mount Escapes

• Learn the highest-percentage postures and escape routes from back control.
• Master "Head Games"—how proper head positioning dramatically improves your escape success.
• Stay offline from your opponent's hooks and escape safely during transitions.
• Learn the importance of "Shoulder Walking," a critical detail most grapplers overlook.
• Defend the most common collar chokes with the correct grips every time.
• Know exactly when to go high or low with your escape while avoiding giving up your back again.

And much more...

VOLUME THREE

Defending & Deflecting Passes & Top Control

• Use intelligent framing to redirect your opponent's pressure before they complete the pass.
• Learn how to steer your opponent's weight using minimal effort, making every escape more efficient.
• Hit an easy "Kiss of the Dragon"-style sweep without requiring exceptional flexibility or athleticism.
• Counter Knee Shield, Over/Under, and Knee Cut passes with simple defenses that naturally create sweeping opportunities.
• Neutralize the cross-face from half guard bottom and off-balance your opponent even when they're applying heavy pressure.

And much more...

VOLUME FOUR

Next Level Escapes

• Learn the "Turtle Shell" method to instantly create space—even against much larger opponents.
• Escape from crushing cross-faces while pinned underneath side control.
• Build powerful frames from the bottom without relying on strength, even under intense chest-to-chest pressure.
• Master the hand-in-armpit escape that causes training partners to practically give you the opening.
• Discover the beginner-friendly "Turtle Guard for Dummies" escape that works even against heavyweight opponents.
• Learn Braulio's personal favorite: the Ninja Roll, allowing a 150-pound world champion to roll opponents twice his size using timing instead of strength.

And much more...

About the Instructor:

Stephen Whittier is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and owner of Nexus Martial Arts & Fitness in Massachusetts. He's also a professional performance coach with years of experience teaching seminars and training camps across the country and internationally, and training everyone from recreational students to BJJ competitors and "A-list" MMA fighters.