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Effortless Jiu Jitsu by Rich Byrne reviews
Effortless Jiu Jitsu by Rich Byrne has 30 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.93 out of 5. 93% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from August 13, 2022 to May 3, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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The reviews
REX - reactive elderly X-Guard
Through out this hole instructional a handful of positions are connected with perfectly performed drills. This school of jiu jitsu is the complete opposite of the ecological approach.
08
Good practical skills
nice
Rich Byrne is an athlete!
Effortless Jiujitsu
This video provided me with a system to deal with the most common positions that is easy to understand. I was concerned that it would be too complex, but it was easy to adapt to my game and it does not require alot of strength or flexibility. Highly recommend it.
Effortless
The cool thing about this video is Rich clearly demonstrates efficiency and technique in a really smooth and effective way. Even if a lot of the concepts have been taught before in other videos (as he mentions several times), there's a value to seeing his movements with his smaller, less powerful physique.
Great instructional on guard transitions and attacks
Helps with understanding how guards can easily connect together and how you can flow between them.
Very interesting instructional
Very original lessons. A different aproach to bottom game.
awesome transitions
the instructional really helped me to understand transitions and put everything together ! awesome!
good~
simple~useful~
Game changer
Great video from a great teacher.
Knowledge bomb
Wow! The amount of jiujitsu knowledge put down in this video is crazy! It's all from the guard player's perspective and covers a lot of the modern game - crab rides, de la riva, inversion, back takes, foot locks, etc. Rob is 61 but shows that age is no barrier to having a modern game and that flexibility and speed are not required. Everything is principle based, and you do get a dizzying amount of technique thrown at you to show the principles. Honestly, I think it's too much for a beginner to follow, but if you want something you aren't going to master in one watch through, but are happy to come back time and time again to pick up new things you'll love it. Sometimes I'd wish he'd slow down, but you can always watch it again. Plus, all the profits go to Tap Cancer Out, so it's for a great cause. Best of all, he's clearly having a great time, and that rubs off on you watching it. His enthusiasm is infectious. I keep coming back to this to watch again, and I'm sure you will too.
Modern game made easy
This is a great instructional because Rich provides a simple "modern" game without loosing depth. He provides a complete guard game that's dynamic and modern without the need of extra complicated moves or the need for athleticism. I'm over 30 so I don't invert as often or try bolo stuff that much but with Rich's tips I'm willing to try again.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Inspiring video / excellent teacher
My purpose for writing this review is to thank Professor Bryne. This video was well done and left me feeling inspired to where my jiu jitsu can evolve. It also feels good to know that the proceeds go to a great cause. Professor Richard Bryne, a magnificent older black belt in his 60’s, has a pleasant perspective on jiu jitsu. First, if you look up this individual, it is clear that he is a high achiever in multiple facets of his life. From my perspective, he has deep understanding of life and seems to infuse this into his jiu jitsu. What I noticed most was his fluid movements between various positions and his ability to verbally articulate this to the viewer. This was beyond impressive. As an older athlete, I find messages from practitioners like Professor Richard Byrne both helpful and motivating. It is clear he spent quality thought and time making this solid, concise and well explained video. It is broken down into 4 video segments. He started the series by explaining six conceptual principles. Richard masterfully ties these concepts in all the techniques he shows throughout the video. Thank you Professor Richard Byrne for this very nice video. I found you to be authentic, genuine and sincere. Through out the video, you always give credit to others. It is evident that you have invested years into intensely studying this art and learning from some amazing people. For those who are considering purchasing this video. Here are his six concepts. You will enjoy Richard’s personality, his ability to teach, and how they are woven into the entire video series. 1. Grips and Hips * We need grips that will establish a push and pull effect. The use of your legs and feet is imperative * Grip like you mean it * Create angles – use your hips and legs. If you are losing the position then square up with your opponent by breaking grips and creating space 2. Create Kuzushi – Off Balancing * Go in the direction of your opponents energy. If you push and the person pushes back, then pull. * If you push someone to the side…this creates and unweighted leg. Attack the unweighted leg. * Go quickly. It is much easier to fight someone who is off balance 3. Exploit Anatomical Limitations * Example – hip torque / the hip has both internal and external rotation. The internal rotation is minimal and can be exploited. * Take the back – connect your torso to your opponents spine 4. Watch the Knees * If the opponents knees are open / splayed – go through * If closed – then go around 5. Map your Transitions * Know where you are going * Hierarchal – advance to a better position when able * Equivalent – go to positions that you favor 6. Have Fun!!! * Be mindful and enjoy every second you are there training. * Stay relaxed and observe * Look at what your opponent is giving you * Ask yourself how you can do more with less
Response from BJJ FanaticsThanks so much for the review! 🤗sweeps
sweep glossary
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Best Open Guard Instructional
This is my favorite instructional. This is a must have if you want to take your open guard to the next level.
Great
One of the most important lesson about bjj and playing guard
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗great, great, great
Straight into my top 10. If somebody ask for a video from this site, this should be suggested without thinking. Rich has an amazing system, en extensive knowledge and the biggest will to pass it to the others. great understanding of the mechanisms under the techniques. and, as he said: he's (like) you, so he can show you what really works hit hard when he casually mentioned Leandro Lo...
Awesome
Rich thinks about and expresses his ideas martial arts in a deep and profound way.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Fantastic Concepts and Guard Play
I was pleasantly surprised by this instructional. Rich isn't a bjj celebrity, but he explains concepts that take years to master effortlessly, no pun intended. He has a fluidity to his movements that are impressive given his age; if I can move like him at 61, I'd be a happy man. I really enjoyed both the conceptual and move specific portions of this instructional. He provides the "why" clearly and concisely. I also like that he is incredibly humble and gives credit where it is due. I highly recommend this instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻A lot a moves
The video contains a lot of different moves. I was affraid at the beginning with the fisrt DVD1, but after it is much better
Excellent Instructional
Rich does an excellent job explaining the details. Good demonstration that these techniques are not just for the young guys. It is for a good cause, get it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻So simple and effective
Rich really found a way to create a companion for the moves you already know and use. He really helped me understand how to effectively use the straight ankle/Aoki and bait people into giving me the finish. He's spent time with so many of the greats, so he has been able to extract the core principles of many different positions for you taking the guesswork out. Highly recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great
Great and very fancy techniques. A lot of fun training and drilling this stuff.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Awesome instructional!
Rich talks a lot about balance/offbalance. It's helped my game very much!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great overall concept for playing guard
Rich structured his video very clear and accurate. There is a step by step approach through out the whole course. He also shows very useful solodrills which helping a lot to throw away the myth that Berimbolos are just for guys below 35.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The student has become my teacher
I was one of RIch's first instructors along with John Danaher. He and I opened a gym together 13 years ago, so I have been able to see his growth and progress over the years. I lived in Brazil for over 2 years, speak fluent Portuguese, trained with the great John Danaher everyday for almost 4 years, and been exposed to martial arts at the highest level for over 2 decades. I can admit that Rich has surpassed my knowledge of the gentle art and has also developed himself into an extraordinary communicator of the art. The video series is loaded with all kinds of great information that he has amassed training with some of the best people in the world. Regularly with John Danaher, Paulo Miyao, and Eddie Cummings in addition to countless private sessions with most of the best practitioners on earth. Not to be missed if you want someone honestly showing you a ton of valuable information. Best of all the money you spend goes to helping fight cancer. Win win!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻guard transitions
This is a great purchase, especially if you're a purple belt like me, learning to transition guards together (along with their sweeps and foot locks). My game is centered around x guard, so this was the perfect instructional for me. Rich teaches in a quick and methodical manner, which I very much appreciate. He is also inspiring, as he still trains every day at age 62!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻A map of open guards
This is a really nice look at guard from someone who has a real talent. I have been looking for a way to drill guard transitions for a while, and this is a great DVD for that. As open guard is so wide, it is really important to have a good feeling for the exact placements which are valuable instead of just flailing around. This DVD will show you how to move easily through x-guards into waiter, k-guard and de la riva. The transitions are really cool and though this is a gi DVD, it does have great applications for no gi. I will use this to help me navigate this really complicated subject.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome!
Having known and trained with Rich closely for a few years, I can attest to knowledge on the mats!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent!
I’m extremely grateful for Rich and his approach to our sport. He is a dedicated student of the game, and generous teacher. It’s an honor to support tap cancer out. Thank you, Rich!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻