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This page lists reviews 7,201–7,250 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2026-02-19 to 2026-02-21. 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 7,201–7,250
Cool stuff
Automatic Omoplata System by Clark Gracie
Nice digestible instructional. Great details for staying tight and finishing
NoGi: The Escape Series — Pillars of Defense* by Gordon Ryan**
The Pillars of Defense: Pin Escapes - Defensive to Offensive Cycles by Gordon Ryan
Absolutely amazing instructional. *Pillars of Defense* genuinely changed how I see the battle happening beneath the surface of grappling. Instead of treating escapes as desperate reactions, this series reframes defense as a structured system built on understanding where control actually lives — and how to remove it piece by piece. One of the biggest takeaways for me was learning to identify **what truly gives an opponent control**. Rather than chasing random escape movements, Gordon breaks down the positional hierarchy and shows how small adjustments in framing, posture, and awareness shift the entire exchange. It feels less like memorizing techniques and more like learning a language — you begin to see why positions succeed or fail. The focus on returning to guard, wrestling up, **or even transitioning directly into submissions from defensive positions** was eye-opening. Instead of viewing bad positions as purely survival moments, the series shows how to turn being pinned into a launch point for offense. You’re not just escaping — you’re redirecting the exchange. There’s a strong emphasis on recognizing the instant your opponent’s control weakens and using that window to attack, shifting from being dominated into a fully offensive threat. What stood out most is how conceptual the material is without losing practicality. It encourages you to slow down mentally, recognize where the real control points are, and dismantle them with intention. After studying this, I found myself calmer in bad positions because I could clearly see the steps needed to rebuild structure, regain initiative, and even hunt submissions mid-transition. For anyone serious about NoGi — especially those who feel stuck under pressure or pinned too often — *Pillars of Defense* feels less like a collection of moves and more like a blueprint for survival, reversals, and counter-offense. It’s one of those instructionals that doesn’t just add techniques to your game — it upgrades how you think about grappling itself.
Panda Guard
The Panda Guard by Nikki Sullivan
Good details. Definitely learned a few more attacks to add to my game.
Basic to advanced knee shield
Basics To Advanced: The Low Knee Shield by Aaron Benzrihem
Great insight and an excellent resource.
Amazing course
Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
This is not just an instructional, it's a completely new way of looking at this very basic and versatile position. I will always use this course as a backbone for my entire closed guard game and the best thing about this particular course is: it's suitable for all levels!
Amazing course
Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
This is not just a course with a couple of techniques compiled together, this offers a completely new understanding to this very basic and versatile position. I will forever use this course as a backbone for my entire closed guard game and the best thing about this course in particular is: it's very applicable for all levels!
Unstoppable amount
The Unstoppable Mount by Dallas Niles
Great instructional, especially the concept of where to focus your weight.
Catch Wrestling Killer Crucifix
Catch Wrestling Killer Crucifix by John Potenza
Great instructional. Straight to the point.
High Percentage Gi Passes
High Percentage Gi Passes by Gordon Ryan
Extremely effective
Nice
Standing2Ground: Positional Dominance & Scrimmage Wrestling by John Danaher
Great product by one of the best instructors, techniques shown in the instructional has improved my standing grip and possitional game dramatically.
Very helpful
Ginastica Natural by Álvaro Romano
As someone who is very inflexible and wanting to improve this was a great step and I’m glad I started it at the beginning.
Improved my game
Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You're Older and Less Athletic - Bottom game: Gi by John Danaher
The concepts in this video helped my BJJ game tremendously! As a 40+ year old hobbyist, i benefited tremendously from this instructional.
Basics To Advanced:The Knee On Belly Attack Encyclopedia by Aaron Benzrihem
Basics To Advanced: The Knee on Belly Attack Encyclopedia by Aaron Benzrihem
Solid instructional on the knee on belly position to score submissions.
Great Instructional
Octopus Guard 2.0 by Craig Jones
Great video by CJ. Super informative and easy to understand. Pretty fun to mess around in training with.
Octopus Guard 2.0 by Craig Jones.
Octopus Guard 2.0 by Craig Jones
It works and I’m impressed.
Great
The Pillars Of Defense: Leg Lock Escapes and Counter Locks by Gordon Ryan
Detailed
Inside guard
Inside Guard Secrets Half Guard and the Knee Crunch by Kieran Kichuk
Great insight and an excellent resource.
BJJ Fanatics Ultimate Submissions
It was very easy to understand and apply the techniques showed and explained clearfully
Good
Dynamic Cross Ashi by Jason Rau
Very good instructional
Short but important course
The Pressure Seminar by Roy Harris
This is a must have for all belt levels. The pressure techniques Roy Harris teaches are old school Jiu Jitsu techniques that can help you tire out opponents and give you a big advantage in trialing nd competing. Get this course and improve your game in an afternoon.
Expand your skills
Toe Fold and Shin Locks by Joshua You
This video is a useful, well-organized resource for anyone looking to expand their grappling skill set, solidify their understanding of leg control, and learn submissions that can catch training partners by surprise.
Attacking Opportunities from bad positions
Breaking The Triangle: Escapes, Counters & Sneaky Submissions by Joshua You
I appreciated the inclusion of counters and “sneaky” submissions. Rather than only defending, Joshua shows how to turn a bad position into an attacking opportunity. This approach builds confidence and encourages a more strategic mindset during live rolls.
Great as usual from Neil
Off With Their Head: The Arm Triangle by Neil Melanson
Brutal and effective, well explained
Fun stuff
Octopus Guard 2.0 by Craig Jones
Great game to play from Craig
Great Instructional!
BJJ For Kids: The Journey Begins by Josh Cooksley
This was a great instructional to help teach young students in easy to understand language.
Ageless jiu jitsu no Gi bottom
Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You're Older or Less Athletic - Bottom Game by John Danaher
Great Video
Muito top
Understanding The Distance From Guard by Gui Mendes
Excelente aula
Great focused instructional
Mastering The Lasso Guard by Marcos Tinoco
Really well put together, lots of great tips
Octopus Guard 2.0
Octopus Guard 2.0 by Craig Jones
Octopus Guard 2.0 vary wall exlpaned, with al lot nes staff and useflull ditails
Excellent Content
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Lachlan gives some extremely helpful details when in the half guard for defense and offense!
Quality
The White Monster Method by Declan Moody
Good instructional for the big beefy bois having to learn how to deal with the constant inverting players
Very goos
Power Ride: A New Philosophy on Pinning by Craig Jones
New ways to improve top game
Upper Body Takedown Gold
Systematically Attacking The Scrimmage: Upper Body Takedowns by Gordon Ryan
I am always looking for that edge when it comes to take downs. I want to understand the details while being able to string along concepts to connect different attacks together. Gordon does an amazing job of marrying concepts with instruction throughout the video so you really understand the why behind the what (I find most jiu jitsu instructionals miss the boat in this area). My confidence in my takedowns has grown tremendously by soaking in this instructional. Highly recommend.
Very helpful
Effective Greco Roman Wrestling by Pat Smith
Very helpful and clear content.
Very good
Power Ride: A New Philosophy on Pinning by Craig Jones
New dominant top game
Very good
Power Ride: A New Philosophy on Pinning by Craig Jones
New ways to improve top game
Compression Locks: Slices and Sandwiches
Compression Locks: Slices and Sandwiches by Eli Knight
A well needed instructional - a must have ! But if im to be perfectly honest Eli Knight just talk way to much with explanations
Very good
Easy to implement in my game.
all on passing modern guard
Passing Modern Guard Using Old School Concepts by Andre Galvao
Great instructional . Everything is really well explained. Explanations are maybe a bit repetitive at times but the techniques are really good. He likes to keep things simple, and his techniques are simple, yet very effective. That's the way I like it too.
Lockdown 101: Quickstart Guide To Success by Cameron Mellott
Awesome course!
For a general understanding of training
Kids BJJ Made Easy by Guy and Rob Pendergrass
For a general understanding of training
Great content
Train Safe: Reducing The Risk of Injury Accidents In The Jiu Jitsu Training Room by John Danaher
Helpful to stay safe on mats
Huge honor for me
Omoplata Everyone by Bernardo Faria
Great details
Great
Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi by John Danaher
Super
Double Sleeve Guard
Double Sleeve Guard by Jonathan Thomas
Great details
BJJ
Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu 2-Pack Bundle by Bernardo Faria
Excellent
Must have
Leg Lock Defense: Survive And Escape by Giancarlo Bodoni
Goes through all major leg position defenses
a great choice
Master The Move: The Shoulder Crunch Series by John Danaher
Detailed explanations. I highly recommend it.
Very good
Don't Get Passed by Chris Wojcik
Useful, but is more of an advanced instructional. Would not recommend to people who are unfamiliar with k guard and Choi bar.
Complete Picture
Toe Fold and Shin Locks by Joshua You
Joshua devotes time to recognizing when an opponent is escaping, countering their counters, and even transitioning back to dominant positions when the submission doesn’t finish. It’s a complete picture, not a series of isolated snapshots.