Do you feel lost during sparring, overwhelmed by all the techniques?

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I get it.You drill a move, understand it perfectly in class, but when it’s time to roll, your mind goes blank, and you default to survival mode.It’s frustrating to feel like you're learning but not actually retaining.If this continues, every class will feel like you’re just going through the motions, never actually improving. Months (or years) will go by, and you’ll still feel stuck at the same level. You’ll start questioning if BJJ is even worth it, and eventually, frustration might push you to quit.Your coach might say, "Just keep showing up, it’ll get better" but here’s the truth: You don’t need to spend every day in the gym to feel like you're moving forward.You can level up smarter and more effectively.So what’s the secret?A shift in perspective. The Filthy Hobbyist Community is built specifically for hobbyist like you: dedicated but short on time, hungry to improve but tired of feeling lost in class.This is the smarter way to level up— without wasting time on random techniques that don’t stick.The Filthy Hobbyist System simplifies BJJ into objectives and concepts you can actually remember and apply. Instead of overwhelming you with countless techniques, we focus on universal principles that work in any position. You’ll finally be able to retain and use what you learn—without needing to train like a pro athlete.We’ll make the most of the time you do have, and see better results than you ever expected.

But I must make two things clear. . . first

This community and the courses here are nothing like the typical instructionals you’ll find from world champions like Craig Jones or Gordon Ryan.What makes us different?You’ll experience a unique training approach with tailored guidance and daily support from me, designed to keep you focused on what truly matters.The Filthy Hobbyist Community gives you structured guidance on what actually works for part-time grapplers, so every class brings measurable improvement.No more getting lost in endless technical explanations or feeling overwhelmed by information overload. We’ll cut through the noise so you can stay clear, focused, and make steady progress without feeling like your brain's about to explode.

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This won't be a simple "Abrakadabra", and you're passing everybody's guard like Gordon or leg locking everybody like Craig.If you have a family, a stressful job, and can only train 2-3x per week— "Quick results" never happen but quicker results do.If you want to gain a deep understanding of the concepts and the underlying objectives, you get there over time with dedicated practice.The results we focus on are GUARANTEED.But only if you're willing to COMMIT to my approach.What you will get inside the Filthy Hobbyist community is a:✅ A clear training structure designed for part-time grapplers
✅ Objective/concept-based learning so you retain and apply techniques faster
✅ Strategies to neutralize athletic opponents even if you’re slower or weaker
✅ Personalized guidance to build a game that fits your body and style
✅ A community of like-minded grapplers who actually understand your struggles
This isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about training more effectively—so you can actually enjoy BJJ, make consistent progress, and stay in the game for years to come.

What Made the Difference for Me & 100s of Others Was
Building a BJJ Game . . .

"My BJJ fundamentally changed!" - Jimmy

"I don't have decision fatigue!" - Jimmy

. . . Around objectives that
helps you find your own style:

"My champions love his stuff!" - Mikey

"THANK YOU SO MUCH!" - Mary

"I got GOLD!" -Aaron

"Overnight I leveled up my game" -Kawika

"You'll become a
PROBLEM!" - Anthony

"I finally understand grappling thanks to Max"- Al

Do You Qualify For This private community?

This community is for people
with these opinions:

  • I need help retaining guard against younger, more athletic opponents.

  • I realize that learning how to grapple is NOT about memorizing movements- I want to be taught more effectively.

  • I am prepared to make a worthwhile emotional and financial investment and stick with it.

  • I am tired of spending money on instructionals where the learning curve is EXHAUSTING.

  • I don’t get overly bogged down by setbacks (everyone there WILL BE failures).

This community is not for people
with these opinions:

  • I can't think for myself and want Max to hold my hand all the way through.

  • I still believe being a good coach and becoming a world champion is the same skill set.

  • I care too much about the belt system and rank.

  • I don't know how to listen and will fight you every step of the way.

  • I have a victim mentality and get OFFENDED EASILY.

  • I'm CHEAP and want the best value for free or at a low price.

This is what 1-on-1 mentorship
can do for your game:

"Max showed me a new path." - BJ

" My students became great guard passers." -Bojan

"Everybody should teach like Max " -Diego

"Better than BJJ Fanatics" -Vlad

"BEST ROI for my
game" -Isa

"I panic WAY less thanks to Max!" -Peter

"Most productive 6 months
of my BJJ life. " -Joao

"Now I can smash the young guys." -Peter

As you can see EVERY single one of my members plays a different way, this is not a 1-size-fits-all approach because we all have different body types.

" I leveled up QUICKLY!" -Andrew

"I made my coach depressed - J

"I'm consistently improving!"- Jason

I'M NOT A WORLD CHAMPION . .

And I'm not a talented athlete.I'm something more valuable for you:

- I spent 2 years training under John Danaher- And another 6 years learning from some of the best in the world: Kenta Iwamoto, Yigit Hanay, Shinya Aoki, and Jozef Chen.

The brutal truth I learned was that talented athletes will excel no matter the method.But for the rest of us?We need a smarter approach.If you’re feeling stuck in your progression and tempted to quit, it’s not your fault. You just haven’t been shown the right way yet. But once you start seeing grappling through a new lens— you’ll begin to control the pace, tap higher belts, and do more with less effort.

What you're Getting:

  • Stay On Top Course: Deconstruct and demolish guards with surgical precision. Proven video modules that break down complex movements into digestible, actionable skills + interactive training games designed to hard-wire these objectives into your psyche.

  • Anti Scramble Course: Transform defense from survival to strategic dominance, build an unpredictable, adaptive game that frustrates even athletic opponents.

  • The New Leglocking Course: The modern leg lock landscape decoded. Navigate the complex world of lower body attacks with strategic intelligence.

  • Elite Community: Connect with driven grapplers who understand your journey.

  • Direct Coaching Access: Personalized guidance tailored to your unique challenges.

  • Bi-Monthly Tactical Breakdowns: Deep-dive analysis of world-class competitors' strategies, 2x per month.

  • Performance Review ("Rate My Roll"): Personalized sparring session breakdowns + insights (I choose the people) to eliminate critical weaknesses.

The Investment in your Martial Arts Journey:

Normally, this level of personalized instruction would cost $10,000 USD, for price comparison private trainings with me costs $250 USD for a single session lasting 1.5 hours.

But if you join us today you get high level coaching and everything else for a fraction of that price.Take a look at our courses below (Video is 5 minutes long):

12-Month Mastery Path

  • $247 Yearly

  • Just $20.50/per month

  • Full comprehensive program access

  • Your best route for holistic improvement

I know you might be wondering if this is something you can afford right now, but let me ask you this: What’s another year of staying exactly where you are worth to you? If you keep going at your pace, you’re about to spend another $3000+ on your membership fee—without seeing the progress you deserve.

3 Month subscription

  • $105 every 3 months (quarterly plan)

  • $35 per month

  • Flexible learning for the cautious practitioner

LEGACY MEMBERSHIP (3/10 slots left)

  • One-time, $479 payment

  • LIFETIME access to current and future courses ( 1 new course every year)

  • Ideal for the truly committed hobbyist grappler

⚠️ WARNING: These slots are limited to 10 people, we restrict numbers to maintain coaching quality.

21-Days, 100% Risk-Free

You don't want to risk your hard-earned money on another program that talks a big game... but ultimately leaves you unsatisfied.I get it.We're so confident in our approach, we're putting our money where our mouth is— You will get a full 21 days to dive into the platform:

  • If you don't see improvements in your BJJ skills within 21 days

  • If you don't gain more confidence on the mats

  • If you don't develop a clearer path to your goals

Simply email us for a full refund. No questions asked.That’s how strongly I believe this program will change your BJJ journey for the better.You have nothing to lose - only the time you'd be putting to work on the courses and speaking with me.

But Here Is The Catch:

To qualify for your refund you ABSOLUTELY must:

  • Play the games in the course material

  • Ask me questions when problems arise

  • Apply the objectives we teach to your sessions every single time

Who Is the filthy hobbyist community For?

✅ The busy professional with limited training time
✅ The passionate hobbyist tired of feeling stuck
✅ The grapplers who are ready to train smarter, not just harder.
❌ NOT for those seeking overnight miracles
❌ NOT for those unwilling to think critically about their game
❌ NOT for those who won't listen to my suggestions.

This isn't about collecting techniques. This is about fundamentally reshaping your approach to Jiu-Jitsu.320+ practitioners have already transformed their games . . .- Predictable, consistent improvement
- Breaking through technical and emotional barriers
- Developing a game that's uniquely and powerfully yours
Are YOU ready to stop existing on the mats and start dominating?

Your 2nd Martial Arts Journey Starts Now.

"Max changed everything for me." -Abner

"You should 100% work with Max!" -Aaron

" I sweep higher belts now, he changed my game! -Mahmoud