ACAF Submission Grappling

PROGRAM IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME. WE ARE NOT PROMOTING THIS PROGRAM DUE TO MENTORSHIP ISSUES AS WELL AS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY.

The program is an association of schools joined for the mutual promotion of Grappling.

The aim of the program is to promote opportunities for grapplers to train and compete openly regardless of their organization, allegiance, or association. If you are looking for a fly by night diploma or belt mill that will promote you without work, you have come to the wrong place. We are serious about our integrity and putting in mat time is the only way you will get rank from us.

Your first step towards certification is to become a member of our program and start training through the curriculum. People from all over the world are able to learn realistic self defense training thanks to the ACAF distance learning program. They receive the training information on video and can also test via video so we can check on their progress and give them feedback.

We have different levels of memberships that you can choose from.

Schools that have purchased the Grappling curriculum have their instructors become certified for each level to add credibility to their program, and to appear on our list of affiliated schools.

Additionally, many instructors have expressed a desire to hold legitimate ranking specifically in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is possible through Professor Hideki Frazier.

Instructors can test for each of the levels of the curriculum in order, which also correspond to belt ranking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instructors must understand the details of the techniques in each level and be able to execute them competently. We will conduct review workshops with instructors prior to testing to insure that instructors possess all the skills necessary to succeed.

Regardless of whether instructors intend to become officially certified or not, all schools that have purchased the grappling curriculum have immediate and unlimited access for questions and coaching of any type via e-mail and phone with Professor Frazier and Jim Mahan.

Certified instructors will be listed in order of certification level on the ACAF website and will also be credited for the corresponding belt ranking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Frazier.

The program is designed to provide a concise step-by-step methodology for those wanting to introduce a grappling program into their school. We provide the very best foundation for the development of expert-level grappling skills via our series of tapes and instructional manuals.

Our program is not just a collection of positions, locks and holds that one can only dream of applying against an aggressive, non-compliant opponent. Our program is viable and growing.

The program consists of DVD volumes and manuals that include not only detailed instruction on each technique and skill-set, but emphasize ‘key points’ and ‘teaching tips’. The program as shown on the DVDs, corresponds exactly to the content of the manuals, allowing the instructor to carry the manual as a portable reference/guide.

(Participating Schools)

Long Distance training program: $200/year (about $16 a month!)

This program is directed towards students that are unable to train with an instructor in their local area. This option is a supplement to your current training regimen and is not meant to replace complete training under an instructor’s steady eye.

Benefits:

• Training manual: contains techniques lists and descriptions of techniques.
• Submission Grappling / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructional DVD: Use the most effective way to train away from the school. Learn the techniques, training drills and exercises and innovative training methodologies to improve your skills. You will also learn how to use the training logbook and periodic skills tests included in the manual. (sold separately)
• Phone and email support: Call or email anytime you need assistance. Where else can you find an instructor who will let you do that?
• Training T-shirt

Student Association training program: $250/year (about $21 a month!)

This program is for students who want to learn submission grappling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and who do not have qualified instructors in their area. Student Associates will are eligible for legitimate BJJ belt promotions and rank certificates. Student associates are required to maintain ties with the association by attending seminars, group intensive training, or private lessons.

Benefits:

• Belt requirements for stripe and belt tests.
• Online training (COMING SOON!!!).
• Training manual.
• Instructional DVDs.
• Bi-annual skill video evaluation: send us a video of your technical and sparring performance and be evaluated on your strengths and weaknesses, with possible stripe and belt promotion.
• 10% discount on associated merchandise and products.
• Phone and email support.

Certification Procedures:

The primary purpose of the Submission Grappling / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is to provide the highest quality of functional street self-defense training to people the world over.  In order to accomplish this, we need to have high quality instructors.  We have developed a certification process that will make the process of teaching and training quicker and easier, while assuring that each person that becomes an instructor is very capable.  If someone has been certified by ACAF, you can rest assured that this person has been tested thoroughly.

Assistant Instructor:

submission grappling instructor level 1 / blue belt BJJ (if they want)
submission grappling instructor level 2 / blue belt BJJ with stripes

Instructor:

submission grappling instructor level 3 / purple belt BJJ
submission grappling instructor level 4 / purple belt BJJ with stripes

Advanced Instructor:

submission grappling instructor level 5 / brown belt BJJ
submission grappling instructor level 6 / brown belt BJJ with stripes

Full Instructor:

submission grappling instructor level 7 / black belt BJJ
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Affiliated Schools and Members