Here is the set of techniques to achieve the Blue Belt at Joao Crus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools and affiliations.
- Hip bump sweep
- Kimura from guard
- Side control basics/Americana
- Knee shield guard break/knee cut pass
- Scissor sweep
- Trap and roll escape (Upa)
- Positional mount control
- Arm bar from mount
- Arm bar from guard
- Rear naked choke
- Cross collar choke
- Shrimp escape/guard recovery
- Tripod guard pull/guard control
- Back take from mount
- Flower sweep
- Elbow escape from mount
- Cross lapel choke
- Double leg
- Headlock escape side control
- Triangle choke
- Double ankle sweep
- Headlock escape from mount
- Guillotine choke
- Rear takedown
- Hook sweep open guard
- Guillotine defense
- Bull fighter pass
- Double underhook guard pass
- Osotogari (Judo trip)
- Kimura from side control
- Elevator sweep