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Learn the Caique Jiu Jitsu system as taught by third-degree black belt Thomaz Elias. Study anywhere, replay every detail, and learn at your own pace through structured curricula or the complete searchable technique library.
18 Beginner classes25 Intermediate classes600+ techniques
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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.
The Teaching Philosophy
Effective, simple, basic Jiu-Jitsu done well.
Jiu-Jitsu should work even when the other person is bigger, faster, stronger, or more athletic. That means relying on leverage, positioning, and efficiency instead of physical ability. Simple does not mean easy—it means removing unnecessary steps, then practicing the most direct movement until you can perform it well.
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.
A Library for Every Student and Level
Follow a clear path or study exactly what your game needs.
Beginner and Intermediate students can progress through structured curricula. Experienced students can use the Advanced Library to find specific positions, problems, and details at any time.
Beginner01
New white belts through two stripes
Designed for students with little or no Jiu-Jitsu experience. Learn the essential positions, movements, safety habits, and core principles needed to build a strong foundation.
18 structured classes
Intermediate02
Two-stripe white belts working toward blue belt
Build on the foundation by connecting techniques, understanding reactions, and learning to apply your Jiu-Jitsu against resistance during sparring.
25 structured classes
Advanced03
Blue belts and higher
A broad collection for dealing with many different situations. Some movements are very simple, while others are much more complex. Advanced describes the foundation expected of the student—not the difficulty of every technique.
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
- Class 1Bear Hug / S.D. Mount Control
- Class 2Hip Throw / Mount Attacks
- Class 3Pisao Kick and wrist grab escapes/ Back Attack
- Class 4Defend rear choke / Open guard for self-defense
- Class 5Wall push defense / Guard self-defense
- Class 6Headlock Escape / Guard Attacks
- Class 7Rear attacks / Guard attacks
- Class 8Punch Block / Guard Sweeps
- Class 9Choke Escape / Side Mount Defense and Escape
- Class 10Headlock Escape / Escaping the side mount
- Class 11Self Defense Mount Survival And Escapes
- Class 12Mount Defense And Escapes
- Class 13Bear Hug Defense / Back Defense
- Class 14Stand up in base / Passing the guard for self defense
- Class 15Bear Hug Defense / Passing the Guard
- Class 16Sprawl / Side Mount Control
- Class 17Guillotine / Attacks from the Side Mount
- Class 18Clinch / Side Mount to Mount
Intermediate
25 structured classes
- Class 1Guillotine defense / Mount Control
- Class 2Bear hug/Mount attacks
- Class 3Takedowns / Mount attacks
- Class 4Punch Block / Back Attacks
- Class 5Bottom Open Guard Self-Defense
- Class 6Bottom Guard Self-Defense
- Class 7Guillotine Defense / Guard Self-Defense
- Class 8Guillotine Defense / Guard Submissions
- Class 9Jab and double leg / Attacks from the Guard
- Class 10Bear hug clinch / Guard Sweeps
- Class 11Headlock defense / Foot lock defense
- Class 12Counter Punch to Rear Takedown / Side Mount Escapes
- Class 13Rear Bear Hug / Side Mount Escapes
- Class 14Mount Self Defense Survival And Escapes
- Class 15Mount Elbow Escape And Variations
- Class 16Rear Takedown / Bump and Roll Variations
- Class 17Double leg / Back Defense
- Class 18Sprawl / Passing the guard for self defense
- Class 19Bear Hug / Passing the Guard
- Class 20Rear choke defense / Passing the guard 2
- Class 21Rear Choke Defense Pulling Back / Straight Foot Lock
- Class 22Clinch to rear takedown /Kimura from side mount
- Class 23Wrist escapes / Side mount variations
- Class 24Knee on Stomach
- Class 25Mounting from the side mount
A Library Built for Study
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Half guard sweepBottom half guard No-Gi sweepTop open guard No-Gi guard passTop side mount Gi controlStanding self-defense rear bear hug defenseBottom closed guard Gi armbar attack
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Bear Hug Clinch
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Beginner bottom mount defensive positioning
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Rear Naked Choke
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Closed Guard
Closed guard top posture
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Clock choke
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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.