Mastering Guillotine Concepts and Principles by Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec
62 reviews · 4.89 / 5
Karel Pravec · Combo
Fundamental Armbar Mechanics by Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec reviews, page 4
Fundamental Armbar Mechanics by Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec has 114 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from July 15, 2020 to September 1, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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This instructional exceeds expectations. Great
This instructional exceeds expectations. Great details right from the start. The experienced practitioner will appreciate the level of detail. A beginner won’t be overwhelmed and if you follow carefully the information is densely packed. You will be able to use this content for many many years.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Karel is a great teacher
Karel is a great teacher and really breaks down the key principles in a way that is easily understood. You'll find the use of the guards really expands the game you're able to play. Lastly, the details he gives on grip, subtle positional changes and breaking pressure will really change how you apply/control your submissions in training.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great info
Awesome instructional. Very informative.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:100:Incredible!
I brought the arm bar and guillotine instructional and over the weeks of trying all the different techniques i can confidently say it not only improved and taught me brilliant techniques but really improved my general understanding of jiu jitsu. I was a 2 stripe white belt before purchasing and now I’ve been promoted to blue belt. Cant recommend enough the improvements I made in such a short period of time is unbelievable
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Good armbar video
If you are looking for techniques to improve your armbar, I highly recommend to see this video. The teacher's style is unique and instruction is good to understand the details.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Silverfox is an absolute legend.
Silverfox is an absolute legend. He is easy to understand and truly a master of the game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Exceptional mix of the conceptual and practical
SSilver Fox presents a great combination of concepts and practical details, all in their appropriate context. And, with all the experience of Roll with the Fox, he has refined his ability to transmit this knowledge exceptionally clearly in a video instructional. I am looking foward to bring his knowledge into my own training.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:If I could give it 10 stars, I would
I am 67 and am a shodan in judo, nidan in DanZan Ryu Jiu Jitsu and a blue belt in BJJ. I have been doing armbars for a long time, ever since I competed in sambo in the USSR when I was a teenager, and then in judo in the US. I love armbars. Still, I learned a ton of new materials, concepts, and approaches in Mr. Pravec's presentation. I also like his style of delivery. It also helps that his Uke is himself a very competent practitioner, himself a currently-competing BJJ black belt, and the two of them have practiced together for a long time, so they both know how to demonstrate something clearly. This material is a distillation of decades of training and is pure gold. I just bought Mr. Pravec's Guillotine instructional and look forward to learning from it as well.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Phenomal
As Coach Firas Zahabi said in one of his videos "the silver fox Karel Pravec is a 100 percent technique". This man right here completely changed my BJJ game with this DVD. His style is COMPLETELY based on technique. There is no strength involved in anything he teaches. Even though I own Gordon and John's DVDs, I found that this one was the easiest to absorb. The way he explains how to go Perpendicular on an opponent who pressures you in bottom guard changed my outlook on the bottom guard position. When he showed the armlock from bottom guard using the armpit grip without having to pass the leg over, I was completely shocked. An armlock that doesn't require passing the leg over the face?! What kind of BJJ Black MAGIC is this?!! This wasn't even taught extensively in John Danaher's Juji Gatame DVD, even though he taught the top lock. This man right here doesn't use his physical strength at all. Literally, every technique he shows works regardless of the level of athleticism you have (considering of course you don't have a disability or a medical issue preventing you from rolling). I quickly ran over and bought his DVD after seeing him on YouTube with Bernardo Faria in the video titled "very good posture control from closed guard by Karel Pravec". This man right here used to destroy Coach Firas Zahabi and UFC legend GSP back in the day (when they were lifting heavy in their young 20s, and were much stronger than Professor Pravec). I messaged him enquiring about something in his DVD, and he responded to me within a day. Please BJJ Fanatics, release more instructionals with this legend because he's the literal embodiment of the philosophy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Fantastic series
A lot of great details in this instructional!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Love it!
This content was amazingly mind blowing for my puny white belt brain, it completely shifted how I think about armbars. I've always been fascinated with the way Karel approaches jiujitsu, his game looks just so efficient, and to the point, no frills. Its inspiring to me and I hope to emulate it. the content is also easy for me to understand and very approachable!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Most beautiful style of bjj I've seen imo but I have a question
Can say good enough things about silver fox. For sure worth the buy even if you saw his arm bar vids with TriStar. My question however is on the "butterfly choke" at 23 min on section 4. If you could explain that move and finishing details and follow ups on your YouTube I would appreciate it a lot!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:I’ve known professor Karel for
I’ve known professor Karel for a long time and he is known for techniques. This video shows excellent concepts and detail explanations. This will benefit many people at all levels.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:It is a better instructional that you will realize
I have been familiar with Pravec for years now and only recently has it started clicking in my brain of how awesome his system and techniques are. Pravec teaches great techniques that rely upon timing and leverage rather than athleticism. This is great, especially for older grapplers like myself. Not only is Pravec a world class BJJ practitioner and teacher, he's an even better person as well. Often my application of his techniques are lacking and he always takes the time to answer questions via Facebook or YouTube. This instructional is simple enough for beginners but deep enough for experienced grapplers as well. It seems like no matter how many times I may watch a specific technique, I'll always pick up new details that make my application even better.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent
Great details and easy to follow very impressed with this purchase.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Incredible value here. No fluff,
Incredible value here. No fluff, no BS, couldn’t be happier with the purchase. He doesn’t hold back on the guy he demo’s on either, gives you a great sense of the strength of these positions.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Awesome Instructional
I wish I had known about Mr. Pravec a long time ago. His philosophy with respect to BJJ is awesome. This instructional is succinct and to the point. It changed my game after going through it the first time. I hope that he has further instructionals planned with BJJ Fanatics
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Top shelve material
For those of us who have been following Pravec, through his video with Zahabi and his YouTube channel during the quarantine, it comes as no surprise that this is tutorial is just excellent. Unique yet no non-sense concepts and techniques by a master of the art.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent instructional that translates easily between Gi and No Go
Coach Fox does an amazing job in this instructional breaking down his arm bar principles. I am big fan of his teaching style and now he builds concepts in a logical manner. He switches between Gi and No Gi to show the moves work equally well in both styles. Additionally he is very responsive on Facebook if you have any questions, which is a nice plus.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great Tutorial
You have to have the basics of an armbar down to get the most out of this but if you do, it is pretty amazing.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Fox is a Technical Genius
Do yourself a favour and get your hands on as many Silver Fox instructionals as you can. I really like his teaching style and what matters here is you are learning systems to get submissions. Very intelligent well thought out systems of trapping and attacking and great follow ups. I have increased my armlock and triangle submission efficiency many times over by studying his online classes and videos. Can’t recommend this instructional enough. 7 out 5 Stars.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Great DVD on armbars highly recommend
Great DVD as others Have mentioned I first heard of the silver fox on Frias YouTube channel. His armbars are great and dangerous the tap comes quick so be careful with these. What really blew me away was his response to feedback. Some felt there wasn’t enough detail and Mr fox invited him to his live YouTube to correct the problem. It doesn’t get much better than that highly recommended
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Fundamental Armbar Mechanics by Silver Fox
Great resource for both beginner and advanced practitioners
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:A great series!
This is such an awesome series! The level of details are great. I just finished Vol. 1 and cannot wait to watch the rest. Thanks Mr. Pravec and BJJ Fanatics!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:If you have trouble with your arm bars - get this!
Great content on arm bars and a couple of unorthodox Guards. Came across silver fox via his anti virus videos which he did for free throughout the height of the pandemic for free on you tube (50+ hours of content - hats of to you sir!) and been a fan since so had to get this when it came out. He is an awesome teacher and brings some new and unusual concepts to the BJJ game. Buy it, you wont regret it!
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