Half Domination by Tom DeBlass
212 reviews · 4.96 / 5
Tom DeBlass · Combo
Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass has 99 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 February 20, 2021 to September 26, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | 9 | 5.0 |
| White | 6 | 4.83 |
| Blue | 5 | 5.0 |
| Black | 2 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 1 | 5.0 |

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This is a perfect instructional about strategy for less athletic older guys who need tips on how to survive multiple rolls with stronger younger opponents. I just wish we have more like this
This is a great starter video.. well worth for the money. there are other videos out there will more detailed instructions.
Found his insight helpful and hope to incorporate some of this in to my rolls
His advice on how to continue to play as an older grappler is golden. I have been able to translate his concepts into my rolls and they are effective.
Tom does an excellent job teaching and linking all of his material together to make it a complete package for the older players.
This is a great instructional on how to last against those stronger and faster as someone who has multiple surgeries and little slower this dvd is a lifesaver!
Super helpful
Sacadas muito boas.
Excellent material for a 50+ grappler like myself. Lots of gold nuggets here, highly recommended.
As an older BJJ player, I needed something to help nullify younger, faster opponents. ‘Tis definately helps. Much recommended.
Enjoyed it as a part time practitioner and full time blue collar worker.
Nice details
Really great information
Very good, doesnt rely on strength or athletisicm
In addition to the main parts of the course, Tom includes good nuggets of wisdom.
Besides the specifics of techniques, I feel like there is a lot of general BJJ wisdom that Tom adds throughout this course.
As always Tom breaks down technique with the right balance of instruction. Enough to understand and apply and not so much that I get bored and stop listening
Tom never disappoints. This is an informal, conceptual approach to BJJ for the older student.
Didn't want to admit that I'm not able to fight to the death every time I roll and no hurt like **** the next day, But 45 isn't the same as 25. Lots of useful stuff to make life easier as an older player. Great stuff.
Awesome. Would buy again
All the techniques shown were non explosive type techniques. Tom gives a good pep talk, helps keeps things in perspective. I just wish there were more techniques shown in this instructional.
Laid back instruction but with good detail on positions you find yourself in with every roll
Excellent teacher. Find mysel saying " yeah that happens to me a lot" as a late practitioner. Good answers to situations.
half guard
Awesome video. Learned some great tips for dealing with younger, faster training partners. I’ve already been able to implement some of the things I’ve learned into my training.
Overall tips for mid age guys, going beyond only techniques, but also fitness and recovery
Using the first part of the instructional material really helped me handle the youngest players better. I was able to slow them down effectively.
great instructional
Tom always gets right to it!
excellent points on opponent slow down, exercises, and stretches
Excellent Techniques taught in a realistic context! Professor DeBlass did a great job
As a 60 year old novice grappler, this was the instructional I really needed! Middle age and up guys have many more things to consider than the young bucks, and Tom gives very valuable insight here. A must have for any older grappler!
great
I am half way through section #1 of this training content and already it is well worth the spend. Looking forward to the rest.
Excellent for the older athlete to allow us to keep going and hopefully "minimize" injuries
A huge help for older grapplers like myself!
Great instructional
Outstanding content. Tom has an easy going and clear method of teaching. The content was easily understood and the techniques were useful. DeBlass is a class act and inspiring. I’ll definitely buy more of his products
Outstanding. Perfect for the older grappler. I'm 65 and love this
Very informative. Well played out.
After watching Tom's video, I was able to really slow down younger, more athletic opponents and reserve energy as they burned theirs.
Awesome
As I never was a fast constantly moving and jumping type guy, I this instructional extremely useful in shooting down the partner’s attacks and defence as well
Just what my old butt needed
This is a straight forward, no-nonsense approach which can be easily adopted by any skill level or age. As the body gets older this instructional helped reinforce that age takes its toll with a reduction in speed flexibilty and recovery this is a "must have" for any older grappler who wishes to remain active. The techniques have helped me on the mats with teammates that are stronger faster and younger than myself.
Good product. Learned a bit more that will help as an older grappler.
As an older grappler this instructional provided a lot of knowledge of not just technique but warming up and most importantly mindset. Worth the time review.
great
Enjoyed the videos! Great concepts and techniques with useful resources for older rollers. Thanks
Great tips for older people who may be new to bJJ. I’m a new blue belt at almost 40 years old so most of the people at my level that I roll with are 10 to 15 years younger, faster, and stronger. These videos are great for being able to keep enjoying bJJ even as an older beginner.
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