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Are BJJ Fanatics instructionals useful for purple, brown and black belts?

Yes. 19,751 reviews come from people who reported a purple, brown or black belt, and they rate 4.96 out of 5. Only 25 complain the material was too basic for them, and those sit at 4.56. Depth of detail is what this group names most often, in 3,447 of their reviews.

Computed from the BJJ Fanatics review archive at build time. Last review in the archive: 2026-11-09. How this is built.

What the evidence shows

Belt rank is self-reported on the review form, so this set is defined by what the reviewer said their rank was, not by anything the text mentions. That avoids the trap of searching for the word "advanced" and then counting how often it appears.

3,447 of these upper-belt reviews single out depth or nuance, which is the property an experienced grappler is buying. 256 mention using the material to coach.

137 describe learning something genuinely new. That is the claim most relevant to deciding whether a given title is worth it at this level, and it is much rarer than general praise.

How the matching reviews are rated

The 19,751 matching reviews sit at 4.96 on average, against 4.95 for the archive as a whole. 8 of them carry one or two stars.

Evidence table

Each row counts, among the 19,751 reviews from purple, brown and black belts, how many contain a phrase pattern for that theme. One review can satisfy several patterns and then appears under each of them, which is why the column does not add up. Rows are ordered by count.

What positive reviewers wrote

Reproduced in full, exactly as submitted. These come from the 19,693 matching reviews rated four or five stars, 100% of the set.

• Mussolini not just a standalone nuke

  The Mussolini Lock 50/50 Is Broken: The Attack That Changes The Rules Of Leg Locking by Daniel Schuardt

  This is not just about learning a new submission, but also how to fit it into your existing leglocks and make those stronger as well. This works by having them react to the mussolini which leads to easier deep positions for the other leglocks which is most prevelant in the 50/50 game.

  Max A.November 8, 2026NetherlandsVerified buyerBrown belt4-6 yrs training

• Simple but really effective

  Old School Crushing Pressure and Submissions by Murilo Bustamante

  This tutorial is easy to follow and remember. I have tried for a while and my game has changed a lot since. Thank you for the tutorial.

  edgarcuellopontonNovember 8, 2026ColombiaVerified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• Amazing in depth guide to the back crucifix

  Master The Move: The Back Crucifix by John Danaher

  Amazing insights on the back crucifix. The systematic approach to both the techniques and concepts of the back crucifix are a testament to Danahers knowledge. This is an amazing addition to his existing back system.

  Sean L.November 7, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt10-12 yrs training

• unexpected jem

  No-Gi Pressure Mastery by JT Torres

  this is a top tier instructional. great bits of info I know JT is one of the best in the world but this was beyond my expectations. p.s. if you don't like Danaher instructions because they are too wordy. you'll love this one.

  Bradley P.November 7, 2026United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• Concise Catch Tactics

  Championship Catch Wrestling: Bottom Defense & Counter Offense by Josh Barnett

  The War Master himself does a great job concisely explaining the catch wrestling perspective to turtle and the referee's position. Great instructional if you're looking for an edge on bottom defense.

  Melanie K.November 6, 2026United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• Nice

  Don't Be Scared To Turn Your Back Ultimate Uchi Mata by Justin Flores

  Great. Techniques shown in the instructional work well. Lots of great stuff to surprise training partners . Highly recommend to everyone.

  Rolands P.November 6, 2026LatviaVerified buyerBrown belt10-12 yrs training

What critical reviewers wrote

The same question, taken from the 58 matches at three stars or under. Published unedited and at the same length as the positive ones, because an archive that quotes only praise is not worth reading.

• The No Gi Deep Half Guard 2.0 by Jeff Glover

  The No Gi Deep Half Guard 2.0 by Jeff Glover

  The No Gi Deep Half Guard 2.0 by Jeff Glover is a nice, short instructional. It covers a small number of techniques, so it is probably best suited for beginners who want a simple introduction to no-gi deep half guard. The material is easy to follow and can be a good starting point before exploring more advanced options.

  Wojciech S.September 10, 2026PolandVerified buyerBlack belt10-12 yrs training

• Good information wish it was longer

  The Art of Gassing Someone Out by Ben Askren

  Askren provides some really good information, however its a fairly short amount of content overall. Its more conceptual verus actually demonstrating a variety of techniques to utilize the concepts. For context, I am a BJJ athlete who never wrestled in high school or college.

  Kevin G.June 17, 2026United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• Knee Saver

  Middle Aged BJJ 2: No Gi by Tom DeBlass

  His triangle advice after rupturing both patella tendons is amazing!

  David L.April 23, 2026United StatesPurple belt13-15 yrs trainingCritical

• Could have been better

  Introduction To Becoming A Side Control Assassin by Latif Kadri

  There are some interesting techniques in here. But Kadri spends half the instructional demonstrating from bottom side control with the opponent pinning him from the left. Most people are right handed and will pin you from the right. He doesn't demonstrate the techniques from the other side. It's probably not a big deal if you are watching with a friend and trying these techniques immediately. But if you are trying to visualize them on the other side and then remember them in the gym later, it's almost impossible. So I found this instructional not very helpful for that reason. Just show it on the side that people use 90% of the time!

  AnonymousMarch 29, 2026United KingdomVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• good but not great

  Dynamic Z Guard attacks by Hiago Gama

  very nice positions but he should repeat a little bit more from another angles. As a spanish native I think he wasnt that clear in his explanations. he seems like in a rush but the technics are awsome!

  Joaquin C.January 11, 2026ChileVerified buyerBlack belt10-12 yrs training

• A Tutorial without 80% Less Instruction

  Breathe to Win by Glyn Powditch

  He outlines concepts without being specific about what you need to do or why; continually name drops, then extolls the benefits. I suppose if you already know all the background of breathwork, the applications he offers might have some value, but this was my intro and this course gave me almost nothing.

  Andrew D.January 6, 2026United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs trainingCritical

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