# Roy Harris BJJ Over 40

> Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction for mature practitioners focused on safety and injury prevention. (iPhone/iPad app by Harris International.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roy-harris-bjj-over-40/id426984931 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harris International](https://appshunter.io/developer/426621896)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roy-harris-bjj-over-40/id426984931/reviews.md

## What is Roy Harris BJJ Over 40?

Belt Level: Low-white to low-purple.
Emphasis: Safer training, less injuries and more fun for the more mature Jiu Jitsu Practitioners!

While there certainly are a ton of instructionals out there for tournament competitors, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Over 40 instructional app breaks new ground by focusing on the needs of practitioners who are close to or over the age of forty, have the responsibilities of family and career waiting for them immediately following class and have major concerns regarding the frequency and severity of injuries while sparring. For many of these practitioners, Jiu Jitsu is simply a fun hobby used to help them stay in shape, relieve stress, keep their mind sharp, make friends and have fun!

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Over 40 instructional app will help these “mature practitioners” lower the frequency and severity of injuries associated with grappling with other practitioners who are ten to twenty years younger than themselves. It will also help them to accomplish their goals through minimized and well timed movements.

Seven areas are addressed on this instructional:

I. Introduction and theory
II. Fundamental movements
III. Defensive postures
IV. Defensive positioning
V. Fundamental techniques
VI. Submission escapes
VII. How to train

The fundamental movements section focuses on the most important movements within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I stress the importance of “Fundamental Movements” because they lay the foundation of the art. When I write the words “Fundamental Movements”, I am referring to a specific group of movements that are used most often by middle to high level practitioners. For example, horizontal and vertical hip movements are the foundation for any grappling method.

The defensive postures section is designed to be combined with the defensive positioning and fundamental techniques sections. The combination of these three sections will not only lower the frequency and severity of injuries, but they will also lower the amount of energy the “Over 40 practitioner” will put into his or her overall game!

The defensive postures will show you how and where to place your arms into a position that will make it hard for your opponent to gain any leverage over your arm or neck without taking his or her weight off of your body.

Defensive positioning will show you how to position your body in such a way as to get the opponent to move in a predictable manner (e.g. forcing him to take his weight off of you so that it will be physically easier for you to escape).

Finally, the defensive postures and positioning, when combined with the ten (10) fundamental techniques taught on this instructional, will lower the amount of force you use to accomplish your objectives. Lowering the amount of energy used to accomplish a specific objective should be the eventual goal for every Over 40 practitioner!

The next section is an important one: Submission escapes. However, I don’t want you (the more mature practitioner) to miss the main point of this section: My goal in presenting this information was not just so you could tap less often. Rather, the goal was to help you to lower the frequency of injuries associated with sparring with the young and the aggressive students at your academy.

Finally, in the last chapter of the instructional app, I show you how to train. I teach a few methods of combining the movements, techniques, training methods and strategies mentioned in this instructional into something that will not only lower the frequency and severity of injuries, but will also lower the amount of energy you expend to accomplish your objectives and show you how to get more enjoyment out of your Jiu Jitsu training!

## Key features

- Safer training methods
- Injury prevention techniques
- Efficient movement strategies
- Fundamental BJJ movements
- Defensive postures and positioning
- Submission escape strategies
- Training methodology for mature practitioners

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roy-harris-bjj-over-40/id426984931/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing tips for anyone

*2020-02-27*

My professor introduced this app to me when I was prepping for a tournament. I am 39 and was 38 at the time and the techniques in this app are useful to anyone at any age. It really helped me in my competitions and in my everyday rolling at my gym tremendously.

### 5/5 — Great instructor

*2019-09-28*

I’m 54 years old. Today I was able to control a BJJ 26 year old blue belt just from using your app. I have no jiujitsu belt. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2016-02-07*

I have had this app for over a year and it has been a remarkable resource for effective strategies on the mat.  I started BJJ at 56 and can't keep up with the young guys.  Roy is crystal clear.  For example, his simple strategies for escaping mount and side control have saved me many times.  My favorite is his super simple defense against the kimura.  It leaves my opponents completely confused.  

While many of the techniques are basic there is actually a lot of material here.  The more I watch it the more I learn

### 5/5 — Save your ribs buy this app.

*2014-07-14*

Thank you Prof. Harris for clearly and calmly explaining to me how to survive as a 50 year white belt. Spine surgeon, married with 2 children, Park City, Utah.

### 1/5 — Ripoff

*2013-10-11*

This isn't really an app. It's just a handful of videos, each lasting a few minutes in length. At this price point, I expected much more. 

Plus, the instructor is monotone and seems drugged. They should call this video series, "The Cure For Insomnia", because Harris will put you to sleep (without utilizing a choke).

### 5/5 — Great App for the older martial artist

*2013-05-06*

Mr. Harris presents straightforward material that is easy to implement at your next class.  Easy to maneuver through and very thorough bio mechanical explanations to help you understand why you are doing what you are doing.

### 4/5 — Sub-Menus/Cost

*2013-02-09, version 1.1*

Really enjoyed the material but found the lack of sub-menus, for easy referencing, unnecessarily frustrating.

£17.49 is also on the steep side.

### 5/5 — Excellent...

*2012-07-06*

Mr. Harris has a way of really simplifying a very complex martial art.  This app contains nothing but "meat and potatoes"....no fluff. It's easy to navigate through the chapters. The sound and film quality are excellent.  The title speaks for itself but he really does give you information you can use the next time you train. I've surprised some of the "young guns" at my club because all of the sudden I can compete with them by playing "smarter" and not trying to match their seemingly never ending endurance.

### 5/5 — Helpful!

*2011-07-27*

Roy Harris flew under my radar after seeing Roy Dean's instructionals and I had a lot of respect for the man simply through Dean's high praise of him.

I'm 41 and find much of what he offers in this app to be incredibly useful as beneficial concepts to add to your arsenal. Many of the fundamentals, methods, and positions make for a more enjoyable time on the mat while effectively assisting in the prevention of injuries. 

Let's see a companion app soon, Mr. Harris!! As the martial artists from the 90s are getting up there in age, these apps make for nice additions. (It would be great to see both Roys create an app that's the same quality as Mobile Apps BJJ--they really set the bar high.) 

Thank you for taking the time to focus on this demographic!

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2011-05-06, version 1.0*

A brilliant app for anyone who needs to conserve their energy against the young or super strong. Highly recommended !!!

## Frequently asked questions about Roy Harris BJJ Over 40

### What is the primary focus of Roy Harris BJJ Over 40?

Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 focuses on providing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction specifically for practitioners aged 40 and over. The emphasis is on safer training methods, reducing the frequency and severity of injuries, and making the sport more enjoyable for mature students.

### What belt levels is Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 suitable for?

This instructional app is designed for practitioners ranging from low-white belt up to low-purple belt. It covers fundamental movements and techniques that form the foundation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

### How does Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 help with injury prevention?

The app teaches minimized and well-timed movements, defensive postures, and positioning strategies. These techniques are designed to lower the amount of energy expended and reduce the risk of injury, especially when training with younger, more aggressive practitioners.

### What specific areas of BJJ are covered in Roy Harris BJJ Over 40?

The app covers seven key areas: Introduction and theory, Fundamental movements, Defensive postures, Defensive positioning, Fundamental techniques, Submission escapes, and How to train. It breaks down essential concepts for effective and safe grappling.

### What is the price of Roy Harris BJJ Over 40?

Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 is a paid application, priced at $19.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all the instructional content.

### On which devices can I use Roy Harris BJJ Over 40?

Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 is available for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for users within the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 updated?

The app was last updated on May 22, 2023, with version 2.0.4. This indicates ongoing development and support from the developer, Harris International.

### Does Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 have ads?

No, Roy Harris BJJ Over 40 does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free learning experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2023-05-22

Improved app stability

### 2.0.2 — 2020-05-22

New app icon

### 2.0.1 — 2020-05-05

New design

### 2.0 — 2020-04-17

New app design and content

### 1.2 — 2014-12-11

iOS 8 fixes.

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