On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Brazil 021 Arlington Heights hosted a Ground Control seminar for law enforcement officers. The hands-on event applied Brazilian jiu-jitsu to situations officers face on the job: controlling a resisting person, taking them down safely, and handcuffing and searching from the ground. To see every class we offer, visit our BJJ Arlington Heights home page.
Designed by Law Enforcement, for Law Enforcement
What set this law enforcement jiu-jitsu seminar apart was its practical approach. The curriculum was developed by active law enforcement professionals who understand what officers deal with in the field. The seminar ran under the guidance of Brazil 021 founders Prof. Andre Terencio, now a 6th degree black belt, and Prof. Hannette Staack.
What the Ground Control Curriculum Covered
- Apprehension techniques: single-officer and multiple-officer strategies that put safety first during encounters
- Takedown procedures: taking a subject down while lowering the risk of injury and keeping control
- Skill building for real scenarios: repetition of core techniques to build muscle memory and confidence
- Handcuffing and search: refining handcuffing and search procedures while maintaining ground control
Why Jiu-Jitsu Fits Officer Safety
Jiu-jitsu is built on leverage and position rather than size and strength. That matters for officers who need reliable control under pressure, often against someone bigger or more desperate. Practicing against a resisting partner builds the calm, repeatable skills that a video or slideshow cannot.
A Special Event, Not a Weekly Class
The Ground Control seminar was a one-time event at our Arlington Heights academy. Officers who want to keep building these skills can train in our regular adult classes. Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals is built for newer students and meets Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Hear About Future Seminars
Follow @brazil021arlingtonheights on Instagram for seminar announcements, or call (866) 977-7021 ext. 1. To try a regular class first, book a free trial class.
