The Foundation. The System. The Path Forward.
78 instructional videos covering every essential position, movement, and concept you need to build a rock-solid foundation in Jiu-Jitsu — taught by World Champion and Master Instructor Tanquinho Mendes.
This curriculum is the exact system Professor Tanquinho teaches to every new student at Soul Fighters Headquarters. It’s the most important positions, escapes, sweeps, submissions, and concepts—organized in a clear, logical progression that builds your confidence and accelerates your development.
Step-by-step learning that builds one skill on top of the next.
Clear instruction with every detail that matters.
Proven techniques that work in training and in real situations.
A foundation that will
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This is the exact system that Tanquinho uses to build technical white belts at Soul Fighters. Get a head start on the competition by laying a technical foundation designed to carry you through your entire jiu jitsu journey.
Hip escapes, breakfalls & safety
Pressure, balance & dominance
Clean movement between positions
High-percentage fundamental passes
Safe pulls and keeping the guard
Basic, reliable entries
Chokes, locks & finishes
The principles that make it work
World Champion. Master Instructor. Dedicated to Your Journey.
Tanquinho has spent his life mastering Jiu-Jitsu and sharing it with students around the world. A 5th Degree Black Belt under Grand Master Francisco Mansor, he combines elite competitive experience with 27 years of teaching. His approach is detailed, systematic, and built to help you succeed—no matter where you start.
“Tanquinho’s attention to detail is unmatched. This curriculum is like having him right there with you every step of the way.”
White Belt
“As a returning grappler, this rebuilt my foundation and my confidence. The best investment I’ve made in my Jiu-Jitsu.”
Blue Belt
“I use this to teach my fundamentals class. It’s clear, organized, and exactly how I want to teach Jiu-Jitsu.”
Gym Owner
“The living curriculum is huge. Knowing it keeps getting better makes it a no-brainer.”
White Belt
“Finally a clear system instead of random techniques. I know exactly what to work on every week.”
White Belt
You get permanent access to the full curriculum with a single payment. If and when Tanquinho updates or expands the material, those improvements are automatically included for every existing student—at no extra cost.
Lifetime access. No subscriptions. No recurring fees.
Any new or improved lessons are added to your library automatically.
Your access never expires and never requires another payment.