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This page lists reviews 57,701–57,750 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2023-07-09 to 2023-07-10. The complete archive averages 4.95 out of 5, and the 71 lowest-rated entries sit in these same lists rather than on a page of their own.
Reviews 57,701–57,750
Excellent content and teaching (long review)
Jiu Jitsu Defense & Escape Fundamentals by Luanna Alzuguir
This Gi based instructional is exactly two hours long, with the first three volumes teaching escapes from fundamental positions and the fourth addressing escaping from several common submissions. The positional escapes include mount (x5 techniques), side control (x5), Kesa Gatame (x2), half guard & reverse half guard (x5), back escape (x6) and turtle (x4). The submission escapes include triangle from the closed guard (x2), omaplata (x2), armbar from inside the closed guard, and armbar when you are on your back. Luanna Alzuguir is a Brazilian Black Belt and coach. She is a multi-champion and a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame. Consequently, she is incredibly qualified to teach the subject matter and as observed from this instructional her teaching is professional and of a high standard (i.e., teaching the subject matter and demonstrating the techniques). Luanna Alzuguir provides clear details, explains the why (e.g., what the opponent needs to make their move work, etc) and she is totally focused on teaching the subject matter. Techniques are repeated multiple times from different camera angles. Usefully, which I appreciate the instructor and uki wear different coloured Gis. The techniques taught are effective, not overly complex and include several techniques that are not generally found in similar instructionals. There are no notable issues with sound or video quality (e.g., range, focus, or lighting). The preview chapter (Vol 1, Chapter 8 – double hip escape) and the trailer are consistent (i.e., sound and vision) with the balance of the instructional. In summary, this instructional is suited to both males and females looking to improve their knowledge and skills in positional escapes and several commonly encountered submissions. Alternatively, if you are teaching Gi students this would be a very useful resource. Both the content and teaching is excellent.
Great Instructional
Mastering The Mount by Matt Thornton
Matt does an excellent job of breaking down simple concepts. This has definitely helped my top game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Leg Lock with the Best
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Excellent content. From someone who doesn't train a lot of leg locks, this has helped me wreak havoc at open mats.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent session
Total International Takedown Systems by Valentin Kalika
It's a begginer's friendly lesson, it shows every movement from different angles ant it allows for better inderstanding
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Just Stand up Craig Jones
Outstanding tutorial
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Really good one !
Essential Connections: Chest To Back - In Front of the Elbows by Giancarlo Bodoni
Really good one !
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Power Top
Power Ride: A New Philosophy on Pinning by Craig Jones
Killer stuff in here. Highly recommend to anyone looking up their top game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Huge fight fan, as a
Systematically Attacking The Legs by Gordon Ryan
Huge fight fan, as a guy trying to pursue a career and not, this video has tough me the Funtimentals of leg locks. Can't wait to learn the rest.
Get flexible
Stopping The Buzzsaw by Andrew Wiltse
Andrew Wiltse is the man. In this series he shows you a clear and thought out way to upgrade your guard. I highly recommend his instructions.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Nice details
Fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu: Introduction To Meregali’s Gi System by Nicholas Meregali
Especially liked the half guard section on how to beat the knee shield.
Great details on common positions!
Fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu: Introduction To Meregali’s Gi System by Nicholas Meregali
Nicholas offers some really great insights and details on several very common positions. I learned a lot from this course. This was a generous gift from BJJ Fanatics/ Nicholas Meregali so thank you for giving this out for free!
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Invisible Triangle concepts by Braulio Estima
great
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
Excellent instructional for learning the basics movements demonstrated very well
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great option for MMA/Nogi Stuff
Provided concepts that translate well to mma and Nogi grappling. I furthered this instructional by watching guys like Robert Whittaker, Derrick Lewis, and Dustin Poirier use these techniques and concepts at the highest level.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Definitive oma plata instructional
Omoplata Everyone by Bernardo Faria
Faria demonstrates a straight forward approach to attacking with the oma plata. He shows multiple scenarios while demonstrating his conceptual formula for this attack. I’m happy I added it to my library and the material was helpful in improving my oma plata. #HipScape
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BJJ Fanatics Insiders Club - 7 Days Free-Trial
Was hesitant at first, but the daily deals schedule alone is worth it. Gives invaluable insight into upcoming deals and helps me prepare for which orders I want to place. The private lessons are awesome too!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great video
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
Lots of information about how to use weightlifting to improve your BJJ game very interesting I recommend!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:More Wrestle-Jitsu Gold, This Time from Turtle
Turtle Concepts & Escapes by Dinu Bucalet
TL/DR: Dinu Bucalet's "Turtle Concepts & Escapes" is an incredibly useful, defense-focused instructional for beginners, particularly for anyone who has already been influenced by Priit Mihkelson's non-traditional, wrestling-influenced approach to the turtle position. What makes this instructional unique is the emphasis it places on the turtle player being active and aggressively chasing a dominant position rather than quietly waiting to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes. Dinu Bucalet continues the (really cool) trend of grapplers blending jiu jitsu with wrestling that we've seen from Priit Mihkelson, Neil Melanson, Jake Shields and others. This instructional covers the non-traditional turtle position which is described in-depth in Priit's "Protecting & Generating Dynamic Offense From The Turtle." But whereas Priit's instructional focuses on getting the position just right and maintaining it under pressure -- Priit likens it to a boxing stance -- Dinu focuses on how to actively fight your way out of that stance. While Priit's instructional encourages the learner to develop the ability to "be annoying" (i.e. difficult to break down or submit), Dinu encourages the learner to take the next step and bring the fight to the opponent. The two instructionals pair very well together and I would recommend them both to any beginner trying to develop their turtle game. Both are primarily defensive instructionals and therefore will not lead you to a complete turtle game, but a strong offense is built on the foundation of confident defense and so they are nonetheless invaluable to the beginner. Where Dinu's instructional really shines is in (a) his demonstration of how to use frames from turtle (a concept very rarely covered), and (b) his use of "the line concept" to effectively enter into the turtle and then attack the opponent's position from there. Both the framing and the attacking requires you to open up your position/defenses somewhat, but such risks are necessary if one wants to be more than purely defensive (which is untenable in the long run). Dinu's concepts turn the turtle from a passive, stalling position into an active one, which is absolutely necessary for the student who has gotten a handle on how to survive in the shell (no pun intended) and is ready to start making moves of their own. This also makes Dinu's style markedly different from the traditional jiu jitsu approach, which often focuses on waiting, baiting and trapping. While there is merit to that approach there are also downsides to being overly passive and relying solely on counter-attacks. Taking the initiative is always valuable, even for bottom players. (This is especially true for anyone who has an interest in mixed martial arts or anything which combines grappling with striking.) Therefore even a more advanced turtle practitioner can benefit from what Dinu has to offer, as he provides grapplers with tools for taking the initiative and "getting in the fight." This doesn't necessarily undermine or supplant traditional jiu jitsu skills. Rather it fills in the holes which are left open by the "wait and bait" game. It is worth noting, however, that as the instructional goes on it becomes less and less about turtle specifically and becomes a more general go-from-defense-to-offense instructional. This isn't necessarily a bad thing as Dinu demonstrates how the same concepts he uses in the turtle are applicable to a wide variety of circumstances, as well as how the turtle connects to the other aspects of one's game. However it does mean that for some Dinu's "Turtle Concepts & Escapes" may feel a little light on turtle specific content. Another quibble is that while Dinu covers turtle defense from the side, dogfight, and front-headlock positions in great detail, he doesn't address the most common approach a traditional jiu jitsu player will use to attack the turtle: i.e. in a crouch from behind, slightly off to one side, with one leg down and one up, the down leg going shin-to-shin and the up leg covering the opponent's hips. That being said it is a very minor quibble, for if you are taking Dinu's approach to the turtle seriously you shouldn't allow an opponent to hang out behind you anyway. You should be mobile, active, and looking for an opportunity to grab an arm or a leg and attack, or to put in frames and recover guard. In sum, Dinu's "Turtle Concepts" is a crucial step forward in my development and I recommend it highly, particularly for anyone who has already been influenced by Priit Mihkelson's non-traditional approach to the turtle position (as I have). The "line concept," and framing and guard recovery techniques are particularly useful to a turtle beginner like myself, and I look forward to drilling them extensively.
Butterfly mastery
The Complete Butterfly Guard by Marcelo Garcia
Some think that Marcelo was blessed with blindingly fast reflexes and the hand-fighting of a god, but the reality is he drilled these techniques endlessly until he could execute them without hesitation. For beginners I'd put this after Satava's Butterfly Guard video, which is clearer and shows more fundamentals, but for mastery... watch the master.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:fire:This is a great overview
The 50-50 of The Arms The Rocha Kimura System by Vagner Rocha BJJ
This is a great overview of Vagner Rocha's kimura system. Clear, easy to follow instruction packed with useful details. Highly recommended.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Amazing video
The Daisy Fresh Knee Slice by Andrew Wiltse
Lot of very good content. Very well explained and demonstrated. Amazing free video !!!!
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Introduction To Youth Wrestling by Zack Esposito
Excellent Video
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great
Clinch Wrestling Basics by Pat Smith
Great for beginners. Will definitely continue to practice these moves regularly definitely recommend
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Extremely useful
Wrist Lock The World: No Gi by Pete Letsos
I personally enjoy using wristlocks as a distraction to lead into another attack and Pete shows a million ways to try to hit them. Been a huge help for me both offensively and even defensively.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent
The Pendejo Guard by Craig Jones
Big fan of craig jones very impressed by this video he demonstrates the positions excellently
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Brilliant, dry, technical
Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher
Amazing, technical solutions for improving your kimuras, whether for control, sweeping or submitting. My dorsal kimura improved markedly, and I started sweeping using the bottom half kimura instead of hanging out there fighting for dominance. Eye-opening! A bit slow-moving, so digest it in small chunks.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Amazing
Mastering Wrestling Defenses & Counter Attacks by Bo Nickal
Amazing insights into defensive wrestling. Drilling these positions has already started having a positive impact on my takedown defense highly recommended
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great video
The Pendejo Guard by Craig Jones
High level demonstration and coaching of the positions by Craig Jones. Would definitely recommend watching!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great instructions
World Class Back Takes From Bottom by Felipe Pena Preguica
Great instructions
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesome instructionnal
World Class Back Takes From Bottom by Felipe Pena Preguica
Awesome combinations to take the back and to keep it. I was already good at taking the back but these videos really helps to improve my game and it explains why and how to do the techniques. Strongly recommended
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:This is gold! Especially for
Fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu: Introduction To Meregali’s Gi System by Nicholas Meregali
This is gold! Especially for someone who’s just started exploring gi concepts !
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great video
High Percentage Gi Passes by Gordon Ryan
Great free video. I have just started training in the gi so it offers lots of great information. I recommend
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Unique addition... Well worth it.
Jiu Jitsu For a Lifetime by Nicolas Gregoriades
Very different to all the other videos I have watched to date, in a good way. Packed with timeless knowledge that is easy to understand. Highly recommended.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent
The Daisy Fresh Knee Slice by Andrew Wiltse
Very impressed by the quality of drill demonstration in this video. Great choice for beginners as it is free
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent
10 Top Dumbbell Movements by Jason Khalipa
Great instructional about how to compete resistance training for BJJ. Lots to learn
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Game changer!
Nightmare Back Defense: Submit Them by Thomas McAuliffe
This instructional turns a losing position into a dangerous place for your opponents to be. This system will change the way jiu jitsu practitioners view back control. Excellent video!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:You can't go wrong with
Modern Reverse De La Riva by Jason Rau
You can't go wrong with anything from Rau.This is an excellent instructional and Rau is becoming more widely known as a great instructor.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:The best NoGi K guard so far
Understanding The K-Guard by Jason Rau
Jason has a great way to explain principles and techniques. He goes over entries, control, finishes, troubleshooting... K guard one stop shop!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent
High Percentage Gi Passes by Gordon Ryan
Great instructional by Gordon Ryan. Very useful for people who are training gi grappling at any level
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Amazing Yoga video
10 for 10 Yoga by Sebastian Brosche
Great for both flexibility and mobility. Will continue to use this for a very long time! Amazing free video
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesome video
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
Great video for when you have no training partners available. Will incorporate some of these drills into future warm ups. Can’t believe it’s free!!
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Machida Front Kicks by Lyoto and Chinzo Machida
Good Training!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Fantastic
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
Amazing video. A lot of expert knowledge on how you can utilise resistance training to take your BJJ game to the next level. Highly recommended
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great Video
10 for 10 Yoga by Sebastian Brosche
Great for improving both flexibility and mobility. Will certainly continue using these for a long time! Amazing free video
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Japanese Judo Secrets by Satoshi Ishii
Amazing
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Learn from a great coach
Championship MMA Cage Striking and Wrestling by Greg Jackson
If Greg Jackson teach, you listen. Period
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesome video
Mastering Wrestling Defenses & Counter Attacks by Bo Nickal
Definitely improved my wrestling defence 100% recommend great video
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent Knee Slice Instructional
The Daisy Fresh Knee Slice by Andrew Wiltse
This is the best knee slice information on the internet. His teaching is excellent, and he shows how to finish knee slices in basically every scenario.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Rubberguard fundamentals and details
Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren
Good instructional to know all the details about rubberguard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great for beginners
Clinch Wrestling Basics by Pat Smith
Great video for beginners. Learned a lot of clinching fundamentals. Amazing free video !
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