Make Jiu-Jitsu Work For You After 40: Less Pain, More Progress
The Building Blocks System That Helps Those Over 40 Train Smarter, Recover Faster, and Avoid Injuries Without Getting Crushed by Younger Athletes
Perfect For White Belts & Blue Belts Over 40 Who Don't Have Years to Waste Getting Injured
The Over 40 Practitioner's Dilemma
Training Sessions That Leave You Limping for Days
You love Jiu-Jitsu, but the physical toll is real. Every class seems to add another day of recovery. Monday means limping into work meetings. Tuesday means explaining to your family why you can't help with chores.
Younger, Stronger Partners Using Pure Athleticism
It feels like every round is against someone half your age with twice your energy. While you're thinking technique, they're exploding through positions with raw power. Your experience and knowledge don't seem to matter against their athletic advantages.
Limited Training Time Between Work and Family
You can't train 5 times a week like the younger guys. Between career responsibilities and family commitments, you're lucky to get in 2-3 sessions. This means you need every minute on the mat to count – but most instruction isn't designed for your reality.
Techniques That Risk Injury For Someone Your Age
The techniques demonstrated in class often rely on flexibility, explosiveness, or physical attributes you no longer have. Trying to force these movements leads to tweaked knees, strained backs, and injured shoulders – setting you back weeks or months in your training.
Why The Building Blocks System Works Especially Well For Practitioners Over 40
After teaching thousands of students over 20+ years, I've discovered that mature practitioners who master these principles progress faster with fewer injuries than those who just collect random techniques.
Efficiency Over Athleticism
The Building Blocks system teaches you how to use leverage and proper body mechanics instead of strength and speed. This means you can be effective even when your opponent is younger, stronger, or more athletic than you.
Injury Prevention Built-In
Every principle and technique is taught with body preservation in mind. You'll learn how to train in ways that protect your joints, spine, and connective tissue – allowing you to train consistently without the constant setbacks from injuries.
Maximized Training Time
With limited training hours available, you need an approach that gives you the most progress per minute on the mat. By focusing on principles rather than endless techniques, you develop a framework that accelerates your learning curve – perfect for busy professionals.
Reduced Recovery Time
Training with these principles means less physical stress on your body. Many of our 40+ students report being able to train more frequently with less soreness – allowing you to show up at work the next day without limping or struggling to sit through meetings.
Who The F*** Am I?
My name is Chris "Bones" Burns, a two stripe black belt under Master Rickson Gracie and Professor Jason Roebig.
For my first 10 years in Jiu-Jitsu, I was just getting destroyed. Two medial tendons snapped. Cracked ribs. Torn ligaments. Broken bones. Fingers destroyed. I couldn't even stand up straight because my spine was damaged pursuing some flashy guard.
Everything changed when I found Master Rickson Gracie and learned what Jiu-Jitsu truly is: "Jiu-Jitsu is efficiency." I packed all my stuff, lived out of my car, and invested everything to learn from him.
The key principles he taught me became the antidote to the technique frenzy that dominates sport Jiu-Jitsu today. Now, my mission is to preserve and share the 'Art' he entrusted to me – especially for those over 40 who want to train without constant injuries and setbacks.
What Students Are Saying
The 6 Key Principles of Jiu-Jitsu
This will become the only things you need to think about for the rest of your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
No more endless techniques. No more confusion. Just clarity and results.
The Simplicity Is What Makes It Powerful
No need to memorize hundreds of techniques
Works regardless of your physical condition
Significantly reduces training injuries
Makes rolling with younger opponents manageable
Creates a foundation that lasts your entire journey
No more limping into work the next day
These Principles Set You Up For Decades of Successful Jiu-Jitsu
While others quit from injuries or frustration, you'll be building a sustainable foundation that gets better with age – just like fine wine.
What's Inside Premium Building Blocks
A step-by-step curriculum built on the key principles of Jiu-Jitsu. Each module is clear, structured, and designed specifically to help 40+ practitioners train safely and effectively.
The Complete Building Blocks System Includes:
Everything designed with the 40+ practitioner in mind
Additional Course Features
Progress Tracking Checklists
Know exactly where you stand and what to focus on next
Lifetime Access
Review lessons whenever you need at your own pace
BJJ Goats Community
Connect with other practitioners for advice and encouragement
Perfect For BJJ Practitioners Over 40
This comprehensive system is designed specifically for white belts who want to build a solid foundation that prevents injuries, reduces recovery time, and helps neutralize the advantages of younger, more athletic training partners.
See It In Action: Sneak Peek
These videos give you a taste of what you'll learn inside the Premium Building Blocks course.
Building Block: Weight Distribution (Knee on Belly)
See how to take advantage of your partner's incorrect weight distribution from knee on belly.
Building Block: Base (Surviving Side Control)
Learn how to use proper base to survive side control and prevent the Americana submission.
These Videos Are Just The Beginning
The full Premium Building Blocks course includes over 70 lessons designed specifically to work for you.
The Complete Building Blocks System For Over 40 BJJ Students
Train Without Pain, Neutralize Younger Opponents
Here's What You'll Get:
- Premium Building Blocks Course - 70+ lessons teaching the 6 key principles ($349 value)
- BONUS: Back Control Kickstarter - Master this dominant position ($97 value)
- BONUS: Community Access - Get support from other practitioners ($197 value)
- BONUS: Progress Tracking Checklists - Track your improvement ($49 value)
- BONUS: Lifetime Access - Including all future updates
Without Building Blocks:
- Constant injuries and soreness
- Struggling against younger opponents
- Questioning if BJJ is for you
With Building Blocks:
- Train with minimal recovery time
- Neutralize athletic opponents with technique
- Practice BJJ for decades to come
Total Value: $692+
Not $297 Not $197
Today's Price:
$97
One-time payment. No recurring fees.
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Limited Time: The Back Control Kickstarter bonus ($97 value) is only available for a limited time!
Perfect For You If:
- You're a 40+ white or blue belt who wants to train without constant injuries
- You struggle against younger, more athletic training partners
- You want a foundation that will serve you for decades
- You're tired of waking up in pain after training
What Students Are Saying
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what other practitioners have experienced:
"Over 1,000 students have transformed their Jiu-Jitsu with the Building Blocks system, including hundreds of 40+ practitioners who thought BJJ might not be for them."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Premium Building Blocks Course
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a one-time purchase. You pay $97 once and get lifetime access to the Premium Building Blocks course — no subscriptions or hidden fees.
What if I'm under 40? Is this course still for me?
Absolutely! The Building Blocks system is perfect for practitioners of all ages. While we highlight the benefits for 40+ practitioners, these principles are the foundation of effective Jiu-Jitsu for everyone. The principles focus on efficiency and leverage rather than strength or athleticism, making them ideal for practitioners of any age who want to develop technically sound, effective Jiu-Jitsu.
Can I download the videos?
The content is available to stream online through your private member portal. This helps us protect the course from piracy while ensuring you have secure access wherever you are. You can watch on any device with internet access.
How is this different from other BJJ courses?
Most BJJ instructionals teach collections of techniques. Building Blocks focuses on the underlying principles that make ALL techniques work. This approach is especially valuable for 40+ practitioners because it emphasizes efficiency and body mechanics that protect your joints while maximizing effectiveness.
What if I have trouble accessing the course?
Our support team is here to help! If you run into any technical issues, simply email [email protected] and we'll help resolve your access problems quickly.
How long do I have access to the course?
You receive lifetime access to the Building Blocks course. Once you purchase, it's yours forever, including any future updates we make to the content.
How quickly will I see results?
Many students report feeling more confident and having better understanding of key positions within the first few weeks. The principles can be applied immediately to your training, though like any skill, mastery develops with practice. Most students notice significant improvements in their rolling within 4-8 weeks of consistent application.
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