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This page lists reviews 73,101–73,150 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2022-05-29 to 2022-05-31. 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 73,101–73,150
Great to learn half guard with
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Lachlan covers the high knee shield half guard really well, with the primary focus on underhook half guard. Very detailed and goes over their reactions. Works gi and nogi. This was the first instructional I ever picked up and got me hooked on them. I think Gordon Ryan’s is better but that’s subjective and much more expensive, so this is a great budget option and compliment to it.
The best offense is never having to play defense.
Attack The attacker by Marcelo Garcia
Marcelo changed the way guard is played by beating guys no one thought he'd beat. Recently we've learned of guys like Craig Jones and Lachlan Giles who came from no where and submitted world renowned grapplers on the biggest stage in the world (ADCC), none of them have had the success that Marcelo had. He became known for his attacking style of guard that made it seem like even the best grapplers were always playing defense against him. In this instructional, Marcelo teaches us how to implement that attacking style to change your game and keep you on the attack especially against guys who are aggressive and coming for you. It opens up your offense and makes you the guy others are constantly running from. This is a guaranteed win.
Attack the whole body from the back
Back Attacks Enter The System by John Danaher
Covers the straightjacket system to trap arms and rear ***** strangle, and some auxiliary systems like the rear triangle/armbar/calf slicer/etc. when you run into problems with the main arm trap system. Covers some getting and maintaining the back as well. Great intro for beginners and shows other opportunities to control and finish from the back that would benefit the more experienced.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:worth it
Half Guard Domination 2.0 by Tom DeBlass
the knee slice alone worth the instructional. great explanations, effective techniques
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:High percentage
Wrestling Takedowns To BJJ Locks by Mahmoud Gomaa
Really good moves/techniques from positions you always find yourself in while grappling/bjj or MMA. High percentage stuff that works, just adding to my arsenal :muscle:
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Challenging
10 Top Dumbbell Movements by Jason Khalipa
If this is what you are looking for, then you found it! Great workouts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Great Instructional
The Z Guard Encyclopedia by Craig Jones
Been catching triangles, guillotines, kimuras and armbars from Z guard ever since digging in to this instructional. Can’t recommend it enough, and the same goes for Make Z Guard Great Again, also by Craig Jones. You already know who he is and how good he is, so do yourself a favor and get this one. Hugely informative sections on combining Reverse DLR with Z Guard. Reverse DLR back takes are my new secret sauce. Psssh… Berimbolo, Sherimbolo.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:exceptional
Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Wish I had this instructional as a white belt, highly recommended also to the coloured belts. Danaher teaching stye is one of a kind. It is not entertaining, but his understanding of the body dynamics and details he point out are astonishing and keep you engaged.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Old School Effecient BJJ by Chris Haueter
Old School Efficient BJJ by Chris Haueter
I loved this video. Chris’ knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of original Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is tremendous. His explanations are concise, articulate and applicable in a variety of real situations.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Increase your conference on the mat with confidence in your escapes.
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes by John Danaher
The most high percentage ways to escape the counter from Mount, side, n/s, back, knee on belly. He throws in some of the updated leg lock details compared to his first enter the system instructional. My favorite parts were kipping mount escape to heel hook, getting out of the back triangle, proper side escapes, and psychologically of pin escapes on you and opponents.
very detailed
Open Guard Compendium: Upper Body Guards by Ariel Tabak
Very solid instruction. Lots of details. Could be a lot to take in for beginers
Love the instructional!
The Full Mount Escape Plan by Andre Galvao
Love this instructional definitely buying more of his stuff!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Passing 2.0
Systematically Attacking the Guard Body Lock Study by Gordon Ryan
Just a solid product. So much material you'll be working on this one for years to come.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great course!
The Complete Crucifix Back Attack System by Marcelo Garcia
The GOAT does it again! Excellent content Marcelo!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Thorough review of open guard play
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Open Guard The two Foundations Of Guard Play by John Danaher
Great improvement to my guard after watching this instructional. Danaher thoroughly outlines key concepts, theories, and movements essential to guard play before jumping into their application through techniques. This is a great way to learn guard retention and attacks.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Amazing instructional
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Open Guard vol 2: Sweeps and Reversals by John Danaher
Amazing instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great
Wrestling Takedowns To BJJ Locks by Mahmoud Gomaa
Great technique! Using them next time I hit the mats!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great!
High Percentage Submissions by Bernardo Faria
Bernardo knows his submissions! Awesome content as usual!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Recommended
No Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard by Lachlan Giles
Lachlan is a genius! Learn from one of the best!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:10/10
Wrestling Takedowns To BJJ Locks by Mahmoud Gomaa
A great and detailed instructional. Has improved my wrestling a lot. Highly recommend to any grappler
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Hitting armbars with higher percentage
The Buchecha Arm Bar by Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida
He explains things nicely, simply and systematically. Was hitting more arm bars more regularly in sparring/rolling after watching even just an hour. Very effective. Love Buchecha and his style of game. Strength and intelligence combined.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:As ever, Prof. Danaher’s presentation
Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
As ever, Prof. Danaher’s presentation is tremendous. He explains the broad overarching approach in his introduction overview and then dives into the details and explanations in tremendous detail. As Must for any half guard player.
10/10
Wrestling Takedowns To BJJ Locks by Mahmoud Gomaa
Amazing techniques! Use this to add wrestling to my nogi game. Has made me much more confident in taking my adversaries down. Highly recommend this to any grappler looking to sharping their takedowns and wrestling
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Drills & More
Competition Tested Gi Training by Tomer Alroy
I was looking for a good DVD that was just drills. I’ll be honest I really never heard of Tomer Alroy before. I was very shocked to see all the drills and things covered for preparation for a tournament. I enjoyed the thought process of how to set up the different stages of the drilling, like speed drills, endurance drills and ect. You might have seen all the moves before but the strategies and concept’s are well worth the price..
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Top notch, covered details on
The Daisy Fresh Knee Slice by Andrew Wiltse
Top notch, covered details on the knee slice that I was missing. Used the next day rolling and was good stuff. Wish I read this year's ago.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Inspiring tutorial
Wrestling Takedowns To BJJ Locks by Mahmoud Gomaa
I'm originally a wrestler and I see it amazing in details and proffissional techniques. I recommend it to any one looking for special moves
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Highly recommended.
No Gi Berimbolo System Part 1 by Mikey Musumeci
Mikey’s concepts are very important. You should watch these videos even if you don't use berimbolo.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:No-gi passing by the GOAT!
The Complete No Gi Guard Passing System by Marcelo Garcia
I train at Marcelo Garcia Academy in NYC. This was such a great instructional video to learn from when the academy was closed during the pandemic. I love Marcelo explaining his philosophy to passing and positioning and his explanation of details.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesomeness
Buzzsaw Passing: No Gi by Andrew Wiltse
Awesomeness
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Not your usual instructional – part documentary and part technique
The Ultimate Rubber Guard by Eddie Bravo
This is a different sort of product, part documentary and part techniques, but it feels to me more like a tour through 10th Planet history and a subset of techniques, rather than a traditional technique based instructional (e.g., in a traditional technique based instructional techniques are generally broken down by chapter, detailed step by step instruction, repeated demonstrations with different angles to the camera and then a final repetition at normal speed). This instructional provides a great introduction to part of the 10th Planet System with a focus on the development of old school full rubber guard (i.e., you are starting from full guard), contemporary full rubber guard, ¾ rubber guard (i.e., one of your legs is caught between the opponent’s legs), and very briefly rubber guard entries from bottom half guard and prison guard, but in my opinion, it would be over selling it to say that this is a detailed step by step instructional on the rubber guard in the traditional sense. As the chapters are longer than normal and each chapter covers a range of techniques it is less convenient in terms of navigation. The instructional has a total runtime of 2 hours and 56 minutes. Eddie is charismatic and interesting, he kept me engaged and I certainly enjoyed watching this instructional. He is certainly knowledgeable, as you would expect from the person who invented this system. In this instructional when going over techniques he discusses around the topic, providing insights and then teaches and demonstrates the technique often including options. He also discusses how he adjusts techniques (e.g., Mexican dead orchard) to make them work if your leg length is an issue. Video (quality including range and focus) and sound are excellent with no issues to be concerned about. The instructional appears to have been filmed with a stabilised handheld camera. The available previews are consistent with the whole instructional. If you are generally interested in No-Gi BJJ then I would recommend getting this instructional, particularly when there is a sale. You are likely to find it interesting and if it does whet your appetite for rubber guard then there are a number of other complementary rubber guard instructionals available from this site. In my opinion a great complementary instructional is the “Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren”. Hope you have fun.
Bodacious
The Modern Butterfly Guard No Gi by Jon Satava
Well explained good technique, really what more could you ask for.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent DVD, clearly explained, Has
Finding The Darce Choke Everywhere by Joel Bouhey
Excellent DVD, clearly explained, Has greatly improved my no gi submission game. Would recommend to all Jiu Jitsu practitioners for a in depth DVD on the darce choke.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:10th planet for the win!
Leglocks To Passing, Passing To Leglocks by Zach Maslany
Great stuff, works like a charm!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Worth every penny
Special "K" Guard by Neil Melanson
Great guard for Mma. Easy to follow system. Neil appears to be a top notch teacher that I’d enjoy learning from regularly. Another style to add to my repertoire. Thank you!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Get it!
Finishing Leg Locks Daisy Fresh Style by Jacob Couch
Easy to understand and straight to the point.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Armlock
Wrestling Takedowns To BJJ Locks by Mahmoud Gomaa
I use this move from sitting position but now I can see that can be done from standing. Excellent setup!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Fantastic Instructional
Old School Efficient BJJ by Chris Haueter
Another great instructional by Chris Haueter, unique teaching style and a variety of instructors, would absolutely recommend this.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Nicky Rod Rocks!
Takedowns to Back Control by Nick Rodriguez
Stuff works great, even on upper belts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great Instructional
Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles
Brilliant instructional which can be used at all levels. Lachlan is so good at explaining the escapes and concepts in both gi and no gi, highly recommended!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:John Danaher is a very good teacher
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes by John Danaher
John Danaher is very good at explaining the main principle behind the pins, which is super useful especially to a beginner such as myself.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great Gameplan
Elbow Control Takedown System by Chris Chionuma
Disclaimer: not a wrestler. Chris gives great details on creating reactions and using your oppenents movement to your advantage. This is a thorough breakdown of options from elbow control.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Not much teaching by Mike.
The Fundamentals of the Peekaboo & Power Punching by Mike Tyson
Not much teaching by Mike. Just a few suggestions for Henry.
Good takedowns
It is a decent video.
Recommended, But Could Use Work
Cradle of Filth by Neil Melanson
This is the definitive guide on how to effectively use the cradle in BJJ. Neil is my favorite coach right now, teaches you efficiently while making you laugh at the same time. Incredibly high value for the money, this DVD has no reason being as cheap as it is for how applicable and vast its contents are. However, the DVD was structured and organized in a way that was sort of difficult to follow. Different options from the same few position are scattered in different sections, instruction on entries to the position aren't grouped together; the information is there but you will have to skip around which can get tedious given the size of the instructional. Smaller note, but the whole package is riddled with typos that would've taken seconds to fix. All the information is high quality and I would recommend it every time, but it could have used some more time being read over and organized.
Im not telling you anything you dont already expect and know.
Battle Tested Pressure Passing by Bernardo Faria
Wonderful as always.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Helpful for knee cut passing
Polish Power Passing by Adam Wardzinski
Very helpful for me to understand better the knee cut pass and the Option that I have. Thanks
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great fundamentals
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Amazing tutorial! Has helped me become more aggressive with submissions because I feel I can escape any position if I am reversed
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Guard Passing at its finest
Systematically Attacking the Guard Body Lock Study by Gordon Ryan
Gordon Ryan never fails to deliver when it comes with his instructionals and this one is a testament to that fact. Very thorough and informative while covering every possible scenario.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Concepts for the Win
Systematic Winning BJJ Concepts by Malachy Friedman
The concepts help me understand faster as I am slow to learn with too much detail.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Dope!!
Wrist Lock The World: No Gi by Pete Letsos
Super dope my only beef is he does not go over finishing mechanics as detailed as other instructions would. However you will be able to learn so much from these instructionals and be able to apply them very quickly. When finishing I find it very helpful to first push down into the wrist and then TWIST from the pink to the thumb. That will cause a devastating break but be nice to your training partner we plz lol