Rickson Gracie Fans? Master the Gracie Family's Secret Weapon
The breathing system that gave Rickson legendary calm, endless endurance, and an undefeated record.
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Keep your brain online under pressure (no more panic mode)
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More energy to do more rounds without gassing out
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17 lessons on position-specific breathing (guard, mount, side control)
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Taught by Chris Burns (3rd degree under Rickson) + Dr. Belisa Vranich
β° Early Bird Special
$127
Regular price $199 starting April 2026
Why You Gas Out and Panic on the Mat
You study technique. You drill the positions. You know the moves.
But two rounds in, you're done. Chest heaving. Heart racing. You need to sit out.
Or worse β you get stuck in a bad position and your brain just shuts off. Pure survival mode. No technique, no thinking, just panic.
"Why do I gas out so fast when other people keep going?"
"How do the best grapplers stay so calm under pressure?"
"Why can't I think clearly when I'm stuck?"
You watch elite grapplers and they look relaxed. Calm. Breathing normally. Never tired.
You look like you're drowning.
The difference isn't cardio. It's not conditioning. It's breathing.
Master Your Breathing
Keep your brain online, do more rounds, and stay calm under pressure.
5
Modules
43
Lessons
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Breathwork Foundations β 7 lessons building the base
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Diaphragmatic Breathing β 7 lessons mastering the core technique
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Exploring Breathing β 6 lessons on variations and applications
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Breathing on the Mat β 6 lessons integrating into live rolling
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Positional Survival and Control β 17 lessons for guard, mount, side control, and more
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What's Inside Breathing for BJJ
5 modules. 43 lessons. Everything you need to breathe like a black belt.
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Breathwork Foundations
7 Lessons
Learn why breathing is the foundation of everything in jiu-jitsu. Understand how poor breathing mechanics are costing you energy, clarity, and performance on the mat β and how to fix it from the ground up.
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Diaphragmatic Breathing
7 Lessons
Master the core technique that Rickson Gracie built his entire game around. Diaphragmatic breathing is the engine β once you own this, everything else clicks into place.
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Exploring Breathing
6 Lessons
Go deeper into advanced breathing variations and applications. Learn how to use breathwork to control your nervous system, reduce stress responses, and stay composed when things get tough.
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Breathing on the Mat
6 Lessons
Take everything you've learned and bring it into live rolling. Learn how to maintain correct breathing mechanics during movement, scrambles, and pressure β so your technique doesn't fall apart when you're tired.
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Positional Survival and Control
17 Lessons
The most detailed module in the course. Position-specific breathing for guard, mount, side control, back control, and more. This is where it all comes together β stay calm, breathe correctly, and survive any position.
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See It In Action
Watch Chris and Dr. Belisa break down the breathing system.
Preview Lesson
Why Breathing is the Secret to Efficiency on the Mats
Preview Lesson
Breathing from the Stacked Position
Who's Behind This?
World-class breathing expert meets Rickson Gracie black belt.
Dr. Belisa Vranich
Clinical Psychologist & Breathing Expert
Dr. Vranich is a clinical psychologist and founder of The Breathing Class. With over 20 years in psychology and a decade focused on the science of breathing, she works with military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and elite athletes to improve endurance, precision, and mental resilience. Author of "Breathe" and "Breathing for Warriors," she's appeared on The Today Show, CNN, Fox News, and Good Morning America as a breathing expert.
Chris "Bones" Burns
3rd Degree Black Belt under Rickson Gracie
Chris Burns has trained directly under Rickson Gracie for years and teaches the invisible jiu-jitsu principles that made Rickson undefeated. He founded The BJJ Project to help over 20,000 students understand fundamental principles over techniques. Chris bridges the gap between Dr. Vranich's breathing science and real-world application on the matβshowing you exactly how to breathe in guard, mount, side control, and every position that matters.
What should I expect?
- Instant access to all 43 lessons
- Stream on phone, tablet, or laptop
- Start with Module 1: Breathwork Foundations (7 lessons)
- See improvement in 2-3 weeks
What happens after I watch the course?
- You stop gassing out after 2-3 rounds
- Your brain stays online in bad positions (no more panic)
- You feel calm under pressure instead of drowning
- You can do more rounds without needing breaks
- You recover faster between rolls
I've been grappling for years β will this still help?
- Yes. Experience makes this system work even better.
- You already know the positions β this fixes how you breathe in them.
- Works for white belts through black belts.
- Rickson still uses these breathing techniques at 70 years old.
Master Your Breathing. Never Gas Out Again.
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