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This page lists reviews 60,451–60,500 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2023-04-23 to 2023-04-25. The complete archive averages 4.95 out of 5, and the 71 lowest-rated entries sit in these same lists rather than on a page of their own.
Reviews 60,451–60,500
Attack the Future
Finish on the Back by Ethan Crelinsten
Innovativ as f*ck, this is the new stuff everbody gone use in a few years.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Armbar aka Bar arm for leverage
The Armbar Blueprint by Logan Stieber
L. S created a great system and put it together in this amazing instructional on how to avoid his initial movements on bottom and setup and get your turnovers. His teaching is on point picked with key details! It is a way underutilized in jiu jitsu yet a very effective tool of leverage. Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Single Leg on point and made work!
The Single Leg Takedown Encyclopedia by Dan Vallimont
Dan Vallimont has a very structured approach of teaching. Within every chapter he points out very clear what to achieve and what to avoid and how to readjust propperly. You get the mechanics, the setups and finishes explained on point! Escpecially his mindset/appraoch of always hunting for a lift up highly increased my rate of success Absolute recommendation!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:It's worth buying.
Submission Hunting by Fellipe Andrew
In this video, we can learn the secrets of Prof. Felipe's leg lock, which even Kaynan couldn't escape from. It's worth buying just for that.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Good stuff
The Modern Single Leg X Guard System by Kaynan Duarte
Great details and recommended for those with a X guard game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Comprehensive Over Under System simplified
The Complete Over-Under System by Zack Esposito
Z. E. provided an on the point instructional about the over under position a.k.a clinch position. He is going over the clinch position itself in great details followed by explaining pummeling in great details and how to transition from pummeling. Then he is going over takedowns and throws as well as wall work in terms of drilling and unsing the over under for mma. He is simplyfing each technique to its key points and he builds the techniques up into a throughout congruente follow up. Highly recommend!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great info
Mastering No Gi Takedowns by Travis Stevens
I enjoyed the basics of wrestling that he added in. And the angle of tipping a person over was very helpful.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Understanding Connection in Jiu Jitsu by Henry Akins
Understanding Connection In Jiu Jitsu by Professor Henry Akins
Probably one of the most important instructionals that you can purchase. Connection is the "Hidden" or "Invisible" aspect that separates Henry's (and Rickson before him) application of Jiu-Jitsu from most others. Connection is the vital aspect of Jiu-Jitsu that allows you to feel the application of the techniques in relation to your opponent's energy (what SBG's Prof. Matt Thornton would call "aliveness") - rather than just throwing techniques out in a reactionary way, hoping they work, and then trying another reactionary technique. Professor Henry is able to logically and effectively convey the conceptual aspects of connection; taking it out of the realm of the fantastical and making connection an immediate overall game changer. This video is a primer that covers connection in all ranges: from stand-up, offense, defense, and even "counter-connection" (for when your opponent tries to connect to you). For those that take these concepts and continue to experiment and apply them, your Jiu-Jitsu will become a never-ending journey that will allow you to train and adapt your jiu-jitsu well past your younger athletic stage. For the record, I am not ranked under Henry Akins, Matt Thornton, or even Rickson Gracie, just a guy that has had the pleasure to experience firsthand these concepts at the hands of the named masters. That being the case, I can honestly recommend the methods presented in this instructional.
"The best offence is a good defence"
The Pillars Of Defense: Leg Lock Escapes and Counter Locks by Gordon Ryan
...or is it, "the best defence is a good offence"?
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:The X Guard
Unlocking The X-Guard by Darragh O'Conaill
Super instructif pour ceux qui souhaitent améliorer la X Guard.
Awesome
Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass
Outstanding content. Tom has an easy going and clear method of teaching. The content was easily understood and the techniques were useful. DeBlass is a class act and inspiring. I’ll definitely buy more of his products
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Best material!
The Buchecha Half Guard by Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida
One of my favorite videos instructional about a full game of position in half guard. Great tutorial to make from a defensive half-guard to a full offensive.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Simple kept wrestling essentials
Movement Made Easy by Jordan Oliver
J. O. provided a well contended instructional of propper stance and positioning and progression out of that by initiating moves with small steps and movements. He points out how important propper positioning and initiating movement makes you fast. Based on this concepts he is going through the techniques always reffering to them and giving solid iRead more about review stating Simple kept wrestling essentials!nsights when and how to use musdirection. Recommend it!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:New way to learn
Rapid Skill Development by Roy Harris
His method helps. You can apply it to learning in class or on video. You will need to pay attention to get a good understanding of the f.b.i.a.o. but once you understand you can take learning to a whole new level. -Respect
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Cradles to take down and takedowns and breakdowns to cradles
Killer Cradles: Terminal Takedowns by Wade Schalles
Coach Wade Schalles opens his treasure chest and provided an outstanding series about his favourite ride and pins. First you will get a deep insight about how wrestling in general works. What pillars are covering and how to remove them. How to force strong structure against weak strucgture. It is furthermore about how to technically improve as quick as possible by beginning with the finish and work your way back to the stages until you start with stance and footwork. He emphasis on always finish a takedown or breakdown with a pin and how cradles are always available. First you get an general overview of oll kinds of cradles and how they generally work and how to grip. Second you get the actual techniques explainded step by step from a variety of angles always reffered to the first part escpecially in terms of how to break your opponent down in which direction. There are also a lot of break downs applicable agaiinst a tight turtle. So really well applicalbe ot jiu jitsu! Hichgly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Good stuff
High Percentage Gi Passes by Gordon Ryan
Good stuff. Some nice details that will benefit everone for sure. Also great to see Gordon in a Gi 😊
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Instantly effective!
Weight Distribution Masterclass by Professor Henry Akins
This has to be one of my favourite instructional, just because it's so clear, clever and effective. I have immediately noticed an improvement in my Jiu-Jitsu, and more importantly so have my opponents.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:fire:useful!!
Understanding The Distance On Top by Gui Mendes
This lecture is a very useful lecture. I was able to learn the concept of guard simply. So it became easier to guard pass than before. I highly recommend that you take a look at this lecture. he is a legend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:****** single leg chain wrestling
Finishing The Single Leg Takedown: The Art of Chain Wrestling by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez provided an unique series about the ****** single leg. It is about entries from the colllar tie and follow up set ups depending on your opponents balance an reaction. You get how to progress when your head is on your opponent's chest. You get also to switchcto head ouside pisition whem you are about to lose head to chest position. At last you get when and how to re-shoot. The details are on point and always pointet towards the goal - finish the takedown. It is about constantly moving until you get it! Comprehensive. Concise. Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Nice and complete approach to
The Kimura Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Nice and complete approach to Kimura.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Jiu Jitsu Accelerator: Mastering No Gi Takedowns By Kendall Reusing
Jiu Jitsu Accelerator: Mastering No Gi Takedowns by Kendall Reusing
Fantastic content and really detailed and easy to understand techniques, Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great instructional
Total Striking Control by Alex "Po Atan" Pereira
Great instructional and quality insight on power striking at range from the champ
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Awesome
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Closed Guard - Building a Complete Closed Guard System by John Danaher
Great stuff, game changing
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great
False Reap Accusations by Craig Jones
Great stuff as always from Craig
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very Useful
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
This video came in handy during the worst parts of the quarantine time period; you know, when people couldn't breathe near each other. It kept those foundational movements fresh.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Wish I had this sooner
Foundations of Guard: Attacking by Mikey Musumeci
There are loads of great instructional on the Guard here, but this one is definitely a favourite! Mikey gives a clear explanation and amazing system for sweeps and attacks. And in such a short space of time, I have learnt a whole new way to think about my guard game and make it more effective.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:fire:Handfighting to set up and fnish your shots and takedowns
Hard Hand Fighting Offense by Stephen Jarrell
Coach Stephen Jarrell shows his approach and system of persistent and hand fighting to set up and finish the takedowns directly via shot or transition to finish with sweeps and tilts. He ponts out how to be the first. How to bait to get the grips you want and how to adjust if advantageous without letting go of the grips. He points out how to get proper angles and how to spiral your opponent down to generate motion and levelchanges to set up easy. Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great Instructional to understand in depth
Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
This series of instructional is really a must. It allows you to understand the logic and rationale behind the basics in a way that you won´t forget and will allow to put that in practice easily.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:octopus
Craig Jones Mini Product The Reach Around AKA Octopus Guard by Craig Jones
fun position that craig covers quite well here really ties in well with 'power bottom' and the idea of seeking head height
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent instruction
Cross Grip Guard and Old Man Sweep by Marcelo Cohen
Awesome video. Being an older grappler getting back into the game, I found this video very useful in my rolls. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sweep that is familiar but different.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great tutorial about foot sweeps, reaps and kick ups
Dynamic Wrestling Trips and Kick-Ups by Kendall Cross
Caach Cendal Cross did an amazing of breaking down all different kinds of foot sweeps, leg reaps, kick ups and throws based on getting over/under, double under, double overs and the body lock. He shows on pont when do you get entries for a certain gorup of techniques and what is key to success. He teaches so well how to drop your body weight when executing foot sweeps and takedowns and how to efficiently use your body leg connection as a pendulum to put your opponent onto ground! Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent value. Anticipates Defensive BJJ
The Turtle Guard Revisited by Eduardo Telles
Along with many important details able how to sweep from turtle, Telles gives rare but effective tips on how to avoid back chokes. I can definitely see how Priit and Chris Paines and Wim Deputter have been heavily influenced by Telles. Even after seeing much of their stuff, it was still very useful to hear the defensive BJJ from Telles himself.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:First leg lock DVD
Leg Attack Domination by Tom DeBlass
This was the first leg lock instructional I went through. I purchased it around 2 years ago but keep finding myself going back for more details!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Insightfull
Combat Breath Control and Meditation by Ross Lewin
Never been big on meditation but i got this to help with breathing. After using some techniques i have found a slight difference in my ability to recover and stay focused under top pressure. I also found that i am calmer and able to feel more energy movements in rolling. Guess that is what happens when you learn a bit of meditation. I will watch it over and over and practice and see how much beter i can get
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Best ankle lock instructional out there
Shotgun Aoki Locks by Mateusz Szczecinski
This is truly a revolutionary video that really gives the ankle lock an upgrade. The Aoki lock has been out there for a while but no one has developed a complete system around it... until now.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Does what it says on the tin.
Leglocks 101 by Charles Harriott
Fantastic introductory material!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:The V Block made my defense and counter offense work for the first time!
V Block Secrets by Ivan Delchev
Coach Ivan Delchev provided an amazing instructional about prevent and defend the low single leg and high crotch attacks and turn your defense into offense via the V-Block. You can utilize it to wrap your opposite hand around the blocked elbow and progress from there or block the leg instead or additionally. He also teaches you how to destribute your weight on top of your opponent to for sure not get flipped or thrown. It works also great for me preventing my opponent´s to switch to a double leg out of the single leg. He offers a variaty of different angles and ponts out every crucial detail simple and easy to follow. Absolutely applicable for jiu jitsu!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:interesting! hope to see more!
High Percentage Gi Passes by Gordon Ryan
interesting! hope to see more!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great
The Leotine Effective Guillotine Attacks by Leozada Nogueira
Nice chokes, im using them Every week.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Basic passing base.
The Power Judo Guard Passing by Jimmy Pedro
If you find yourself lost in a sea of limitless passing options but don't know where to start, buy this instructional. You will learn a few basic passes and how to trouble shoot common problems. Will this allow you to pass everyone in your gym? Probably not. But it will give you a great place to start.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent
Kimura System by Marcelo Cohen
This is masterpiece video. Very easy to follow and concise instruction. Nice addition to anyone’s instructional library.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Perfect for developing hand fighting skills out of first grip and takedown set ups and finishes out of already set up gips
Wrestle From Home Hand Fighting Drills & Workouts by Logan Stieber
Coach Logan Stieber provided a great series of solo and parter drills do develop and elevate your hand fighting skills out of the first contact and gain takedowns when grips are already set up. He points out how to take your opponent down to always stay as safe and close as possible to secure your takedown and safe space. It is really applicable if you have less room to practice and yet effective for the mat! Hichgly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Not impressed
Giant Killing by Claudio Calasans
Not impressed
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Uchimata recharged!
Sensei Yarden Getbi provided a gamechanging manual about executing the uchimata. Her approach of stepping in terms of in which scenerio stepping inside with both or one or even outside with both makes a huge difference to me. Her concepts on focussing on where and when your toes go in context of generally pulling down towards your toes makes the kRead more about review stating Uchimata reloaded!uzushi much more effective! Highly recommend!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great instructional.
Standing2Ground: Positional Dominance & Scrimmage Wrestling by John Danaher
Another great instructional that I’m able to implement in the training room with success.
Step by Step to Uchi Mata Mastery
Uchimata: The Ultimate Study by Neil Adams
Sensei Neil Adams is a Master of breaking down and putting it together to built up a deep underatanding of a technique. You will get a profund understanding of how to move to maneuver your uke to execute the uchi mata. The slow motion scenes and the zoom views as well as the 360 degree screening offer amazing insights. Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Develop solid Hal guard base
Half Domination by Tom DeBlass
This is a great tutorial for any beginner looking to develop a solid half guard base to their game. Covers many options from different positions in the half guard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great for executing the armbar from turtle top
Juji-Gatame: The Ultimate Study by Neil Adams
This is a very focused study of the juji gatame. Neil Adams covers all the main keypoints based on Do's and Dont's At the end he concludes all the details. followed by several case studies. Brilliant material! For all kinds of submission grapplers! The main focus is on getting the armbar form turtle top. You will also find sequences form closed guard bottom. There you have a 100 % focus judo which means they use a lot of leg pendulums to set up the jui gatame. The top turtle part alone is worth it!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Over/Under simplified
The Power Judo Guard Passing by Jimmy Pedro
Sensei Jimmy Pedro mastered the simplification of the over/under pass. He covers all main counters and how to recounter them and attack. He points out very sharp when to increase and maintain pressure and when to pace up or accelerate. Highly recommend!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Commit to learning and practicing these drills and your BJJ knowledge and ability will definitely improve (long review)
Warming Up The 10th Planet Way by Zach Maslany and Jon Blank
This review has been done from two perspectives. Firstly, the value to you and your training partner(s) to learn and regularly repeat these drills and the potential beneficial impact on your BJJ knowledge and abilities; and secondly more directly how well this instructional will assist you to learn the drills and perform the incorporated techniques correctly, after all there is less value to you if your technique is not performed correctly. There are several web articles that discuss the benefits of learning and working the 10th planet warmups (No-Gi) and in summary the benefits can include: learning a range of techniques and responses to techniques while incorporating them into your muscle memory; creating a commitment to yourself and partner to learn the techniques and sequences; improving your ability to flow / transition from technique to technique; and improving your agility for BJJ. The drills themselves are performed by two people. No one person is passive, as is the case with many other traditional drills. There is continual movement with your partner. One person moves within the sequence and then the other person seamlessly moves in response to their partner’s move. You need to be constantly thinking and reacting by moving to the next technique in the sequence. Once the drill has been performed the drill is performed again, however the person starting the drill changes. The drills are designed to be realistic, but perhaps it can be argued not in every case and are structured around a theme: A – granbys; B – Hail Mary (late stage submission escapes); C – pressure passes; D – standing passes; E – quarter guard; F – butterfly guard; G – top half guard passes and H – open guards. As expected, the instructional reflects this structure and for each theme there are 4 drills, 32 in total and corresponding chapters. The instructional has a total run time of 2 hours and 17 minutes. I and several training partners are currently working through the drills. The first thing that we noted was that this is not going to be a short process, immediately we recognised that our flexibility and agility could only get better. We accepted that some of our techniques would be classed as work in progress and as time passed improvements were made in performing techniques, to our agility, and confidence in recalling each sequence. We were reliant on using the instructional to teach the drills. Its worth noting that the order of the drills (A to H) does not appear to reflect a logical progression of easier to harder. This instructional has been created by Zach Maslany and Jon Blank. They deliver different volumes of the instructional (Z. M. 1 & 2 and J. B. 3 & 4). Zach Maslany adds commentary as he demonstrates the drills with the uke. In this instructional he tends to speak quickly and moves rapidly through the drills. In some situations, he goes through the drill and given the length of the drill when you are first learning it would have been useful if the drill sequence had been broken down and separate parts taught. For me it would make it easier to repeat and memorise. Jon Blank like Zach Maslany adds commentary as he demonstrates the drills, however his pace seems to be slightly slower. For both instructors they repeat the drill multiple times. One of the things you will note is how much good material is included in this instructional. Clearly within the time constraints, the number of drills and reflective of the approach that they have taken to this instructional they can’t really focus on each technique included in a single drill sequence. There are no notable issues with video quality, however sound seems to have a small level of distortion (i.e., an echo). The instructional has been filmed in a training facility. FYI the preview is the complete chapter 8 of Volume 4 (H3 - deep half guard). Ideally, there is a strong case to buy this instructional if you wish to improve your knowledge and BJJ ability; your mental skills for BJJ; and your transitional skills, however you really need to have the commitment of a training partner or coach to work on learning and practicing the drills. Without the ability to adequately practice this material with a partner I would imagine for most people they would find it difficult to learn the sequence and definitely not gain the full benefits of this instructional. Ideally, I would have liked the instructors to have slowed down the delivery of the material and for the longer sequences to be broken it down into more manageable parts or to break out some of the more complex parts of the sequences.