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How to Defend Against Everyone by Chris Paines reviews
How to Defend Against Everyone by Chris Paines has 62 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.90 out of 5. 92% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from October 13, 2022 to July 1, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Who reviewed How to Defend Against Everyone by Chris Paines
23 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 10 | 4.80 |
| White | 4 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 4 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 3 | 4.67 |
| Black | 2 | 5.0 |
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The reviews
How to defend against anyone
There is some good concepts on here that have definitely helped me improve my jiu jitsu.
Game Changer for Defense
Complete shift your frame of mind with a focus on the principles behind submissions so you can dismantle them in training
Great
A very good and concise overview of general defence principles instead of specific techniques. I would say the biggest benefit to me as a new white belt is that I can survive for a little longer and rest a bit while rolling, slowing down the roll so that I can pay attention to what is going on. Most of the content can be found on various seminars on YouTube, but here it is presented as a more cohesive whole.
How to Defend Against Everyone
This is a conceptual approach to BJJ. More examples are needed, however.
Should be required watching
I wish I had seen this at white or blue belt. These concepts will immediately make you harder to submit. Don’t hesitate to buy this one.
Complement du ju-jitsu defensif
Parfaite mise en application du système de défense de Priit Mihkelson pour le newaza du judo et en bjj pour survivre au sol.
Spot On
Concise and packed full of valuable insights. More conceptual than technical in the best way. Broad concepts here that will make you better from everywhere.
This is great
Chris Paine is a beast of a teacher. Learn the why before you learn the specific techniques. Learn the principles he has to offer and build your game. This is smart jujitsu. I wish he had more videos.
defend from anywhere
great tips for defence
How to Defend Against Everything
Enjoyed the theory, but I would have liked more time dedicated to active rolling and demonstration.
How to Defend Against Everyone
10/10 defensive strategies
Great
Great instructional
Defending against anything and everything
great concepts and heuristics to preventing attacks and submissions
Elevate Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Game: The Power of Defense**
As a passionate practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I have always held a special appreciation for the art of defense. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch a DVD focused solely on defensive techniques, and I must say, it has been nothing short of excellent. This instructional resource has significantly deepened my understanding of defensive strategies, allowing me to develop a defense that feels almost impenetrable. What I love most about this DVD is its comprehensive approach. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable segments, making it easy to grasp and implement the techniques in my training. The clarity of instruction is outstanding, and the visual demonstrations are incredibly helpful for visual learners like myself. Since incorporating the lessons from this DVD into my practice, I have noticed a remarkable improvement in my overall game. My ability to defend against various attacks has grown exponentially, and I feel more confident rolling with opponents of all skill levels. This newfound confidence not only enhances my defensive capabilities but also allows me to focus on improving other aspects of my Jiu-Jitsu. I wholeheartedly recommend this instructional DVD to anyone looking to elevate their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, the insights and techniques provided will undoubtedly enhance your defensive skills and transform your approach to the mat. Embrace the power of defense and watch your game reach new heights!
New and useful concepts
Anyone interested in Pritt Mikhelson's principles and positions will find in this instructional a great introduction and material of reference.
easy fun and informative
a easy watch that really works and neutralises a aggressive opponent absolute class act
Conceptually worth it
As a fan of Pritt, Chris gives a more fast paced/ digestible style of the defensive jiu jitsu concepts. Experience his seminar in person and immediately had to get this instructional after.
Defend Against Everyone
Can't wait to see how this works! Interesting stuff.
great content!
simplified and efficient
great details
great details
Great Turtle Defense!
Awesome tricks to avoid chokes and arm locks!
awesome!
great stuff from Chris Paines!
chris is an amazing teacher
amazing teacher and the Outlook he gives to compare bjj to other combat sports as a wrestler helped me jump levels in literally hours not days with these basic concepts
How to Defend Against Everyone by Chris Paines
It is a very good instructional for the concepts of defending. The concepts can help your game for sure.
Great Defense
I wish I had learned this years ago. This series definitely improved my overall defensive game and has made Jiujitsu more fun.
excellent purchase
I wanted to find an instructional that went over the keys to defensive posture while also understanding the control points needed to shutdown my opponents guard retention. Very happy with this purchase highly recomended.
Improved my defense
A great instructional for improving my defense.
Great for beginners to learn defense
Chris does an amazing job explaining concepts in clear and descriptive ways. Submissions and positioning can become very technical, and he goes in-depth into why a particular defensive move is done in a particular way. Great video!!
One of My Favorite Courses on Defense
I'm a huge fan of Priit Mihkelson and his student black belt, Chris Paines. Although Priit is the originator of these ideas and deserves all the credit, I have to say that Chris is easier to understand due to his teaching style (and having less of a language barrier). This approach to defense is unique. Instead of defending bad positions after you've already been placed in a bad position, why not simply get your opponent out of your space before he can do anything to you? Enter this video and the postures that keep you safe. It's a very good video and I enjoyed watching it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Chris is Hilarious
Chris has the charisma of a TED talk speaker, he really gets his point out there and has a talent for making the information stick. The only other instructors that come to mind are Rener Gracie, and Rob Biernacki. Fantastic and easy to understand, I started teaching Chris' concepts to my tiny white belt student (she's only 105lbs), and after a week I could hardly catch her (I really have to try). I tried the same concepts myself and my survival got better almost instantaneously. Definitely recommend for all levels.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗so good.
great explanation!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Informative
the course is laid out nicely. as an educator, I appreciate the structuring of the lessons. straightforward to follow along and clear explanations.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Amazing!
Chris explanations make BJJ easier to understand and helps me use concepts to work techniques effectively.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗add to the defence tool kit
I'm always looking to add to my defence and this is a unique and welcome addition! clearly thought out and easy to follow.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Five Stars
Creative escapes
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗postional defense
its great learned alot
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great Concepts
this is the first time I have heard of the concept of attacking from a defensive position similar to boxing or wrestling. A fresh take on being defensively sound.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗how to defend everything chris paines
simple instructions for big improvement off defensive actions
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great instructional
As a beginner this was a great instructional for my defence that I was able to apply to my game very quickly since Chris Paines breaks it down and explains very simply.
Beneficial for all
Highly recommend this. Even if Chris himself says that he wouldn't teach some of the concepts here, it's still a gem that prepares you for different bjj journey - an exploration one. Exploration is the fun and sustainable part of grappling for me in the comparison with technique-collecting.
simply great
I like that this instructional is more concept heavy. Chris is a great instructor, very clear and easy to follow. He does not waffle on either and gets straight to the point
WOW!
I found the video to be very impressive. The material and the teaching were great. He introduces concepts and ways to look at BJJ that I hadn’t utilized before. As a white belt, I find I’m always working on my defense and this will help elevate my game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great DVD to understand concepts!
This is a great instructional. Chris does a great job breaking down the ideas behind keeping your elbows tight, how submissions work, and more! Really great if you are working on building up your conceptual knowledge of ju-jitsu!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻great instructional
Great instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Defensive bjj
awesome content
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Practical defensive concepts. I have
Practical defensive concepts. I have already tried the arm bar counters at my gym. While it looks funny at first - they work!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🔥This instructional should underpin your jiu jitsu!
Chris Paines developed an outstanding instructional about the foundation of instructional provided by postural and positional concepts for protection and defense. He was able to categorize all kinds of guards into inside and outside guards and a hybrid - half guard. He points out cristal clear what you have to be aware of within each kind form bottom and top perspective. His approach of minor and major control in terms of submission holds and chokels catches all key points in a very obvious way and easy to follow too. In terms of protecting and defending from bottom he uses the compass principle to illustrate how you always can be prepared to make the right choice in terms where to move. His concept of backwards drilling means starting from the submission joint/lock and work your way back to the entries and his approach of reverse drilling which basically means to guide your training partner through the technique you would like to explore so that you are able to fell all the differences between the different stages and levels of conrol up to the finish. If you like professor Priit Mihkelson you wll love this instructional!!!
Great Stuff
Excellent material and teaching. A must have for anyone looking to improve the defensive portion of their game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Defense is Always First
Great stuff, learn to use posture and position as your primary defense rather than "moves."
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome!
Good instructional!