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This page lists reviews 66,601–66,650 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2022-10-28 to 2022-10-29. 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 66,601–66,650
Excellent
The footwork Blueprint by Trevor Wittman and Justin Gaethje
The teaching of footwork can be hit or miss in my experience, but this is a definite hit. I will, at some point purchase the other ones from Trevor wittman
Pin and turtle escapes
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Excellent program. Just what I needed to start.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great techniques and concepts.
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Lachlan is thorough and breaks down techniques in plain language. I only wish some of the formatting was different.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Very good value for mou
Cradle of Filth by Neil Melanson
Loads of information in great detail and delivered in a easy to follow manner
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Without question, the BEST consultant in the business!
The Academy Code by Patrick Cooligan
I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the past 12 years but have only been working in the business for the past 6. When I came on as Academy Director at Renzo Gracie Denville I had the presupposition that my transition from student to manager would be relatively simple, considering I had an understanding of Jiu Jitsu culture and structure of how classes operate. Boy, was I wrong! I had much more to learn. Luckily for me I have had Professor Patrick Cooligan by my side! Since my inception Professor Cooligan and REC Success have brought me from a White Belt Academy Director to a Black Belt Academy Director! I’m giving 5 stars only because 10 stars aren’t an available choice.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:A must DVD for advanced passers
Buzzsaw Passing: Gi by Andrew Wiltse
For those passers who want to connect different passing techniques and make up systematically passing plans, this set of DVD is a must. Suitable for advanced passers. For beginners, you need to get other dvds that explains detail step by step approach.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Wish I would have started my BJJ journey here!
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
This is a great video to open your eyes to some of the key things your body should be capable of, and gives a great explanation at the level of proficiency needed. Not a very glamorous video, but all of these movements have been critical to my limited success in BJJ. I am very happy with this video, and feel that it would be well worth some $$$.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent
Half Guard Passing and Dynamic Pins: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Still working my way through this one but it is excellent
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Too little butter spread over too much bread
BJJ For The Street by Burton Richardson
The instructional is quite bloated in my opinion, with a lot of verbose fillers, anecdotal stuff, and generally poorly paced. It could have easily been 1/3 of its current length and still go over all the points covered in detail. There are some useful tips and ideas that might be worth trying out, but overall it's annoying how much time you have to waste just waiting for the instructor to get to the point. FYI the first technical bit is actually shown after the 25 min mark. Cannot recommend for full price, maybe wait for a sale, if at all.
Great video
The Foundations of Back Control by Ante Dzolic
Great video
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Systematically Attacking the Guard
Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan
Never disappoints. Another excellent product!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:I’m new to leg locks
Get Off My Legs Gringo by Craig Jones
Great style and delivery from Mr Jones. This is my first leg lock Instructional and I’m glad I chose this one
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Incredible investment
The Academy Code by Patrick Cooligan
Pat Cooligan and his REC Success team saved my business. The wealth of knowledge and experience is incredible. Pat and his crew have an uncanny way of communicating and inspiring business owners with simple, no nonsense approaches to business and creative business ideas. Absolutely recommend, regardless of which stage of the business lifecycle you fall into.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:I am older and I am using half guard more
Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
For me JD is the best
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Kimura Hunting
Kimura Hunting by Kazushi Sakuraba
Sacuraba showed some amazing details that I haven’t seen and will truly elevate any grappler’s game. Another great production from BJJ fanatics!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Without question, the BEST consultant in the business!
The Academy Code by Patrick Cooligan
I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the past 12 years but have only been working in the business for the past 6. When I came on as Academy Director at Renzo Gracie Denville I had the presupposition that my transition from student to manager would be relatively simple considering I had an understanding of Jiu Jitsu culture and structure of how classes operate. Boy, was I wrong! I had much more to learn. Luckily for me I have had Professor Patrick Cooligan by my side! Since my inception, Professor Cooligan and the REC Success team have brought me from a White Belt Academy Director to a Black Belt Academy Director in no time! I’m giving 5 stars only because 10 stars aren’t an available choice.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:The best
Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher
Fantastic content and attention to detail!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:New philosophy of submission escapes
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Submissions Escapes by John Danaher
Excellent!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Guard retention
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
John Danaher is amazing.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Neil Melanson at his best!
The Headhunter Guillotine Series by Neil Melanson
Really helped me understand the finer details of the front headlock submission game. Tons of submission options in the instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Get swole for grappling
Getting Swole As A Grappler by Gordon Ryan
Not very organized on a whole but interesting to see what approach he took.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:5 stars
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
Full Rom baby you know what it iss
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great instructional
Finding The Darce Choke Everywhere by Joel Bouhey
Helped me with my Darce game tremendously.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Specific for BJJ
Feet To Floor: Volume 1 Fundamental Standing Skills by John Danaher
I would describe this as a how to throw safely, as in landing you opponent in a position you can continue to capitalise on. Excellent
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Solo drills
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
Perfect starting out point. And free!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Scientific and precise
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
Great product. A must have for those looking to increase strength for grappling.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Highly recommanded
Passing, Back Takes & Finishes by JT Torres
An world champion back attack expert breaking down his gi game. Lots of great details for traditional tech that can change the way you use to do it. Highly recommanded
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent and thorough
No Gi Pressure Passing by Bernardo Faria
Thorough mount instructional from a world champion
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Shadow Rolling Changed my Game
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
The movements in this instructional, and the concept of shadow rolling, have changed my game! My training partners noticed.an immediate improvement in mt rolling.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent and concise instruction
Dismantling Leglocks by Zach Maslany
Great vid on defending/escaping and countering leg entanglements. Could have been a bit more thorough and not suppose viewrs prior knowledge on some stuff. But overall great and applicable technique.
World class instruction!
Ultimate Choke Escapes by Henry Akins
Henry Akins is a world class instructor. I absolutely love his teaching and insight.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Giles being Giles
Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles
And pretty much covering the s**t out of escapes from traditional positions in Bjj.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent
The Single Strap Back Take Encyclopedia by Bernardo Faria
If you care about gi back game, this will be an invaluable sources of high level technique
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Best arm triangle instructional out there
Off With Their Head: The Arm Triangle by Neil Melanson
Neil delivers s thorough arm triangle instruction as a submission, position, transitional grip and set up for a whole of other subs. If you want to learn it or even if its already a primary attack in your game - do yourself a favor and study this instructional. Ps I learnt my best high percentage triangle setup from side control in this vid. Was worth forbthis setup alone.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great video
Leg Lock Counters by Ethan Crelinsten
Pretty much indispensable kg you play modern nogi. Dont get left behind!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great instructional
Judo @ Home Workouts by Travis Stevens
Good
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:An actual legit technique vid
My Evolution Your Revolution: ADCC 2019 Analysis by Gordon Ryan
Maybe wouldnt recommand it to a total beginner but this and informative and eye opening breakdown of competition at the highest level well Worth watching and studying
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Does exactly what it says on the tin
Finish on the Back by Ethan Crelinsten
Excellent system for finishing on the back. Does exactly what the title says it does.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent
The Mount Attack Encyclopedia by Bernardo Faria
Excellent and thorough instructional on attacking from the mount from a world champion. Legit stuff.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:The Berimbolo Expert 4 - Get it!
The Berimbolo System Part 4: Defending Gi Leg Locks and Counters by Mikey Musumeci
The real current master of berimbolo: listen carefully to Mikey Musumeci.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Very easy to understand
The De La Riva System Part 1: The Foundation by Mikey Musumeci
I love how mikey breaks down the positions into the worlds he makes it so easy to remember, unlike other instructors I don’t have to rewatch multiple times for me to retain the information
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:I have a lot of Half guard instructional but this one takes the cake
Systematically Attacking From Half Guard by Gordon Ryan
Gordon did a good job organizing the instructional in such a way where you can pull the information bit by bit and apply it on the mat. He shows you his half guard game and it will change your game. One volume is enough to improve your mat experience. I will be pulling info from this instructional for years to come. definitely worth the money and time invested into this instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:comprehensive look at no gi chokes
High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles
very detailed and well explained instructional for a great price
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Marcelo is the og
The Complete No Gi Guard Passing System by Marcelo Garcia
Excellent and comprehensive passing vid from the goat considering both techniques and tactical application in competition.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Still use this pass
The São Paulo Passing System by Leonardo Nogueira
I bought this probably too early into my BJJ training, and didn't really understand the art well enough to apply it properly. A few years on and a bit more experience, I recently went back to this and it holds up. There's loads of key details that I missed first time around, and I use a version of this pass in nearly every training session. Really feel for the training partner in this one!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:“A beautify opportunity” - to learn some effective positional escapes (long review)
Escapes Engineered For Guys Over 40 by Thomas Rozdzynski
Thomas Rozdzynski advises that this instructional has been created to help older grapplers who are having difficulty freeing themselves from compromised positions after their explosive approach of pushing and pulling for escaping starts to fail. Techniques selected for this instructional have been chosen to allow you to escape mechanically (e.g., leverage, frames, wedges, etc) rather than relying on strength. Specifically, escapes are taught for mount, technical mount, side control including hip control (i.e., hip on hip opponent facing you) and reverse hip control (i.e., same as previous but opponent facing your feet) and half guard. The content is logically ordered. The instructional is taught in Gi and has a total runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes. What sets this instructional apart from other escape instructionals is that there is more than just a series of effective techniques. Thomas Rozdzynski teaches his approach to escaping, which includes what to do and what to avoid; the different stages of escaping; understanding the position that you are in, which includes your opponent’s balance, their control points, whether their weight is distributed or centralised, the requirement for framing; and the need to use mechanical escapes rather than pushing and pulling the opponent; and he discusses the concepts of escaping the key positions covered in this instructional, including distributing the opponent’s weight prior to escaping, framing and controlling the position of the opponent, and before attempting to escape, the importance of keeping your opponent’s hands busy so that it is hard for them to attack effectively. Thomas Rozdzynski as shown in this instructional, is an effective instructor. He speaks clearly and logically and remains focused on the subject matter. His demonstrations are clear and consistent, however his demonstrations for this instructional are generally only filmed from either a side on view or a head on view. There were times I wished that different angles had been filmed and for the camera to have been focused on the instructor to better see the detail of a technique. The instructional was filmed with a fixed camera. Video (quality including lighting and focus) is good, however at times range could have been better (i.e., instructor and uke to fill the frame and less background). There are no issues with sound. From my perspective what is taught in this instructional is good BJJ for people of all ages. Key requirements taught for an effective positional escape include engaging the mind; not to reactively respond with force; and to instead respond with appropriate techniques that rely on good mechanics.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Must buy
How to Defend Against Everyone by Chris Paines
Full of information I wish I'd been told when I started, loads of immediately applicable details that will improve your BJJ. Been following Chris (plus Priit and a few others mentioned here) for a while and love their approach.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Good Fundamental
Clinch Wrestling Basics by Pat Smith
Good
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Lachlan delivers as always
The Body Lock Pass by Lachlan Giles
Alot of body lock passes vids out there but this is pretty much top of the line in content and organization
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Must have for understanding guard
Power Switch Guard Retention and Genius Back Takes by Mikey Musumeci
Mikey Musumeci continues to show why he's not only one of the world's greatest fighters, but also one of its premier martial arts instructors. In this instructional he goes into detail around key techniques to help with not losing guard position which is critical. The back takes really are a thing of beauty though and Mikey has proved on the world stage that he has world class back taking techniques.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2: