We’re very excited to announce that we will be hosting Dominique Bell for a three-hour Jiu-Jitsu seminar on June 7th, 2025. The seminar will start at 10am and will be in the gi.
MISSION
One of our missions at Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu is to continually bring in high-level instruction from across the Jiu-Jitsu world. Men, women, gi, no gi, accomplished competitors, renowned instructors and coaches, successful academy owners, and unsung heroes. We have a running list of names that we are always trying to bring to the academy, and Dominique Bell has long been at the top of that list.
DOMINIQUE BELL
Professor Bell is a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, and an accomplished competitor – competing and medalling at the highest levels of the sport. More importantly – in my opinion – is his quality of thought and instruction regarding his Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Bell’s instruction is very clear, precise, linear, and technical. If you are on Instagram you have certainly seen his instructional reels. He was an early-adapter and progenitor of utilizing short-form social media to communicate Jiu-Jitsu, and his large following speaks to his success in that realm.
GUARDS
Professor Bell has been known to specialize in diverse and dynamic Guard work. He has several long-form instructionals focusing on the De La Riva, Tarantula, and Single Leg X guards respectively. However, what drew my interest to him was his use and communication of the Waiter Guard – a Guard that I found myself drawn to as a connection from DLR and/or Deep Half. The Waiter Guard will be the topic of focus during his Seminar here at the academy.
ALIGNED PHILOSOPHIES & GOALS
I have heard Professor Bell talk about conceptualizing Jiu-Jitsu as a puzzle of positions to be solved, not as a fight. Thinking about Jiu-Jitsu in this manner really allows you to see each position as presenting a unique set of problems to solve or goals to accomplish. This cerebral and technical approach fits in very well with the philosophy and framework of our own Professor, Caio Terra. Professor Bell’s unique combination of athleticism, technical prowess, clarity of instruction, and competitive accolades makes him an incredibly unique and valuable voice in the world of Jiu-Jitsu and one that we’re very grateful to host!
GET IN NOW!
We have limited space available for this seminar and we are about half-full, so sign up as soon as you can to ensure your spot!
For members of Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu the price will be $70 and you can sign up here.
For non-members the cost is $85 and you can sign up here.
For any questions about this seminar please contact us here.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!