The Suitcase
Chris "Bones" Burns' Biggest Course
The complete foundation course that 1000+ practitioners use to finally understand Jiu-Jitsu. No athleticism required. No flexibility needed. Just the invisible details and feel-based concepts that actually work when you're 40+ and rolling with younger, stronger partners.
Watch: Chris explains why The Suitcase is different from every other BJJ course
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Everything you need to transform your BJJ
"At 47 with two bad knees, I thought my BJJ journey was over. The Suitcase taught me how to use structure and timing instead of strength. Now I'm surviving rolls with 20-year-olds and actually enjoying training again."
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Why I Created The Suitcase
Chris Burns training directly with Rickson Gracie - The moment everything changed
For over a decade, I wandered through gym after gym trying to learn how to defend myself. Each gym, a new promise. Each promise, a new disappointment.
What I found was Jiu-Jitsu taught as a random collection of submissions, takedowns and scrambling which only favored the 'athlete'.
The physical toll was brutal. Two medial tendons snapped by a blue belt. Cracked ribs. Torn ligaments. Broken bones. I couldn't stand up straight for a few years because my spine was cracked pursuing a guard with an awesome name...
After more than a decade of searching, I found Rickson Gracie. There, I discovered the 'building blocks' of Jiu-Jitsu. That's when everything changed.
I packed all of my stuff, lived out of my car, slept on couches, academy mats and empty beaches. I invested everything to learn from Rickson.
What I learned wasn't more techniques. It was understanding the fundamental principles that make Jiu-Jitsu work. Rickson showed me that true mastery comes from understanding the why behind each movement.
This Changed Everything
When you understand the principles, you don't need hundreds of techniques.
You need the right techniques—those that leverage position and proper mechanics rather than strength and athleticism.
The Suitcase contains exactly these essential techniques—the ones that saved my body, transformed my training, and finally made Jiu-Jitsu work for me without having to be an athlete.
The 6 Principles That Changed Everything
These will become the only things you need to think about for the rest of your Jiu-Jitsu journey. No more endless techniques. Just clarity and results.
Base
Become unmovable on the mats
Protects joints & conserves energy
Connection
Make opponents work 10x harder
Neutralizes athletic advantages
Weight Distribution
Use gravity, not strength
Reduces strain on back & shoulders
Timing
When to act, not just how
Less power with better results
Finding the Middle
Control their center
Works against bigger opponents
Distance Management
Control the space between you
Essential for injury prevention
The Suitcase shows you exactly how to apply these principles in every position.
Join 1000+ practitioners who finally understand Jiu-Jitsu.
🥋 What's Inside The Suitcase
Your Complete BJJ Roadmap — from survival to submissions
- Surviving the Mount
- Surviving Side Control
- Surviving Back Control
- Surviving Knee on Belly
- Escaping Mount
- Escaping Side Control
- Escaping Back Control
- Mastering Mount
- Mastering Side Control
- Mastering Back Control
- Mastering Knee on Belly
- Guard Passing Objectives
- Execution with Purpose
- Key Details That Matter
- How It All Works
- Opponent Reactions
- How to Train Guard Passing
- Closed Guard Objectives
- Mechanics That Work
- Making Closed Guard Work
- Invisible Details
- Common Opponent Reactions
- How to Train Effectively
- Objectives of the Vale Tudo Guard
- Mechanics That Make It Work
- Invisible Jiu-Jitsu Concepts
- Opponent Reactions
- How to Train It Properly
- Breakfalls (Side, Rear, Forward)
- The Shrimp (Hippescape Frame)
- The Upa
- The Elbow Escape
- Takedown Objectives & Mechanics
- Making Takedowns Work
- Invisible Jiu-Jitsu Details
- Common Reactions
- How to Train Them
- Finding and Moving Base
- Over/Under & Double Unders
- Pummeling and Base Testing
- Turtle Back Counters
- Getting the Clinch
- Setting Up the Clinch
- Body-Fold Takedown
- Kimura Objectives & Mechanics
- Execution and Awareness
- Technical Details
- Common Opponent Reactions
11 Complete Modules + 2 New Modules Coming
Everything you need to master BJJ fundamentals
🎬 Sneak Peek Inside The Suitcase
Get a glimpse of the essential, no-fluff training that makes this course your ultimate Jiu-Jitsu foundation
Watch Real Training Footage
See exactly how Chris teaches these game-changing concepts
Surviving Bad Positions
The foundation that changes everything
Invisible Jiu-Jitsu Details
The feel that makes techniques work
HD Video Quality
Multiple Angles
Detailed Explanations
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Real feedback from practitioners who've transformed their Jiu-Jitsu with The Suitcase
"So many of your lessons have helped me. 4 months in and as I'm going back and re-watching the videos from when I started they make so much more sense."
"Chris, one of the best 'intro' courses to Jiu-Jitsu I've ever seen. This covers all the basics any white or even blue belt needs to know to succeed. Outstanding."
"The Suitcase really changed my outlook and approach to BJJ. Been training about 1 yr total now and I wish I would have had the Suitcase since day 1. The focus on understanding principles and how they apply to techniques is invaluable. I will be going through the videos many, many times."
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Even if you're 40+, have bad knees, or zero athleticism
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course beginner friendly?
Absolutely. This course is built from the ground up to be your foundation. You don't need prior experience, athleticism, or flexibility — just a willingness to learn.
Do I need to be in shape or flexible for this to work?
No. This isn't about being fast, strong, or flashy. The Suitcase focuses on principles, timing, and structure — things that work for everybody.
How long do I have access to the course?
Lifetime access. Once you purchase the Suitcase, it's yours forever. You can revisit the material anytime, anywhere.
What makes this different from other BJJ courses?
Most courses teach random techniques. This teaches you a system — the essential tools to build your Jiu-Jitsu for life. It's like packing only what you need for a long journey.
Can I access the course on my phone?
100%. You can train from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Wherever you are — the Suitcase comes with you.
Can I download the course?
No. Due to piracy concerns, the course is streaming-only. But you'll have full lifetime access to it online.
Can I get a refund?
If the course is not working properly or you're unable to access it, we'll absolutely provide a refund. We want you to have a working, seamless experience.
What's the difference between Building Blocks and the BJJ Journey Suitcase?
The BJJ Journey Suitcase goes much deeper. It's a full roadmap. You'll learn the core concepts for every major position, with more techniques and context — so you not only know what to do, but also why and when.