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The Z-Grip by Waldo Zapata reviews

The Z-Grip by Waldo Zapata has 23 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.96 out of 5. 96% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from December 19, 2021 to March 21, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.

Who reviewed The Z-Grip by Waldo Zapata

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The reviews

• Really good dvd

  It a technical and efficient system. I use and it makes my opponents crying

  Sara L.March 21, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBrown belt10-12 yrs training

• Great Instructional

  Well organized and presented Techniques are appropriate for beginner and advanced BJJ practitioners.

  Jose T.August 19, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• Game changer

  I'm surprised I didn't discover this technique before. everyone should learn

  Howie L.November 6, 2024TaiwanVerified buyer

• Suprise

  New griping strategy Def surprised my training partners

  John C.September 7, 2024United StatesVerified buyer

• Excellent Instructional

  I had never heard of the Z-Grip but now it's a big part of my guard game. This sneaky grip is a great way to lock down your opponents arm and take the back or go for submissions. I would highly recommend this for anyone that trains in the Gi.

  DAVID H.December 27, 2023USVerified buyer

• Love this grip!

  Great gi grip no one will expect!

  Jay J.August 28, 2023USVerified buyer

• amazing concept

  I've added the Z grip to my game it made a huge difference, you won't regret this one.

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  Thiago C.February 15, 2023USVerified buyer

• Great instructions and A amazing

  Great instructions and A amazing system Waldo has created.

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  Christian F.December 6, 2022SEVerified buyer

• Great Grip Great Concept!

  Waldo Zapata devides this course into basiv concept, closed guard and half guard. It can stand for itself or being a great ad on to a more conventional closed and half guard game! Highly recommend it!

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  MarkusNovember 2, 2022ATVerified buyer

• top notch

  top notch

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  Rick G.August 9, 2022ITVerified buyer

• Innovative grip techniques for the gi

  Innovative grip techniques for the gi. Nice selection of sweeps and submissions. Useful in the full and half guard. Waldo Zapata provides very clear explanations and I will be checking out his other instructionals as well

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  Steven M.August 5, 2022USVerified buyer

• Excellent grip

  If you HS football lineman in the 80's this might seem familiar to you. A defensive lineman might have used it to shuck an offensive lineman, or if you held a lot (like I did) then you used it pass black when brining the pass rusher in close. I have used this without knowing, whether is was with a gi or a jacket. It is underutilized and it is effective. It's hard to break and it will be ignored by those unfamiliar with it (based on past experiences)

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  Joe B.July 31, 2022USVerified buyer

• Good stuff

  Not something I would build my game around but an interesting wrinkle. We have some really big guys in my gym, I am hoping this helps me have more control of them.

  Nathan D.July 14, 2022USVerified buyer

• Great technique and interesting outlooks

  Great technique and interesting outlooks taught by Professor Waldo Zapata.

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  Ernie G.April 20, 2022USVerified buyer

• Very interesting

  A very interesting way to control one side of the opponent’s body and find a lot of opportunities from there!

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  Kenji W.April 7, 2022BRVerified buyer

• Great instructional for playing in the gi.

  The Z-grip is a little-known option, which means it's underutilized in BJJ. I've already tried it and it gives you a lot of options when you set it properly. And, since it's not a well-known option, many people overlook the defence (at least the people I play with, obviously). So if you want to learn how to set it up properly (and what to do afterwards), go get this instructional!

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  Asen G.April 5, 2022BGVerified buyer

• Great instructional video!

  Great instructional video!

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  Andre L.January 14, 2022CAVerified buyer

• Amazing and powerful instructional.

  Through a really clear and straight forward methodology, Waldo Zapata sheds light and knowledge on so many scenarios. A true tool for upping your game on all levels!

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  Jesper H.January 11, 2022SEVerified buyer

• Take my :dollar::dollar::dollar:

  Wow! Mind blowing!! So many details and so…overwhelmed!! This is definitely gonna change my game AND yours! Go get it while it’s :fire::fire::fire:

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  Dick P.December 28, 2021SEVerified buyer

• An investment worth every penny!

  solid, effective techniques explained in a very pedagogical way! you won't be disappointed. Waldo is a technical wizard, with an endless library for you to learn from. No matter the color of your belt, his BJJ works from white to black!

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  LouiseDecember 27, 2021SEVerified buyer

• Waldo is one of the absolut best instructor and martial arts minds in the world!

  Waldo is one of the absolut best instructor and martial arts minds in the world! Waldo is extremely pedagogic and very fun to listen to, this is an absolut fantastic technique to add to your arsenal, I highly recommend it! It almost feels like cheating when sparring, due to the effectiveness and simple concept of the Z Grip, higher belts beware, or you will be forced tap very soon and often if you don't learn it...

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  Carl T.December 21, 2021SEVerified buyer

• Techniques to remember

  Great techniques to have in your game. Effective and efficient. Waldo is also very pedagogic and fun to listen to. Recommend.

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  Jesper D.December 20, 2021SEVerified buyer

• Waldo delivered again!

  I strongly recommend Waldo Zapata work he does a great job and delivers a outstanding work. You can’t miss!

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  CompridoDecember 19, 2021USVerified buyer

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