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This page lists reviews 60,251–60,300 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2023-04-28 to 2023-04-30. 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 60,251–60,300
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Death From Below by Mikey Musumeci
From the fundamentals of the breaking mechanic, to advanced texhniques
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Rapid Skill Development by Roy Harris
Harris has good stuff here. Will take some time to digest the message, but will prove helpful.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great details
Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher
The amount of detail is crazy, I didn't finish yet but so far the instructional has been great
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Perfection
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
This is the only 1/2 Guard Instructional you will ever need.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Foot fetish
The Bird Lock System by Sathya Wiltse
Great stuff I learned a lot
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Submit The World by Charles Oliveira
Very good info from one of the best in the MMA world.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great
High Percentage Gi Passes by Gordon Ryan
Great instructional on the topic of guard passing in the gi. He has a great guide on a selection of high percentage passes. Great to see him in a gi and showing his talent and knowledge in it. He did start in a gi afterall
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:My youngest gets caught here
Protecting & Generating Dynamic Offense From The Turtle by Priit Mihkelson
My youngest gets caught here a lot great titbits to add to his game and progress his game
Great instructional
High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles
One of the best instructor, always love his content
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Aikido Extensions by Bruce Bookman
Very good information from Bookman that blends well with BJJ.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Solo Drills for Jiu Jitsu Standing Series by Ari Goldman
Solo Drills for Jiu Jitsu Standing Series by Ari Goldman
Great content for time alone! Drilling is underrated! This is a great way to train if you have no training partner!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:They shall not pass
They Shall Not Pass by Gordon Ryan
Fantastic
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Good Intro to the Cow Catcher
I love the cow catcher and this is a great instructional on how to use it now just for control but for submissions.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Excellent
Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
Excellent fundamental BJJ set that has proven very valuable to my development.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Good product
The São Paulo Passing System by Leonardo Nogueira
I found was I was looking for, I still struggle to pass the guard as I am a beginner but I feel like my game is evolving
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Killer Leglocks From Side Control by Erik Paulson
Outside the box info from an MMA legend.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
MMA Takedown Mastery by Ben Askren
Very good information from a very accomplished MMA fighter.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Good stuff
Kimura Hunting by Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is such a beast
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Gains
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
I have been lifting weights on my life and I always get very philosophical about certain exercises for jujitsu that you have to do with weight training to improve your game this is a great video Michael has good knowledge.! I am a strength and conditioning coach of personal trainer and a physical therapist and I approve this message :muscle:
Lots of information
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
I managed to snag it a bit ago for about 40 dollars thanks to some deals and I have since gone through it and watched the individual bits that were most important to me. I really didn’t know what to do guard wise so I picked it up and now my half guard is the best part of my white belt game. It has so much information that any question you come across will likely be answered within it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Unique instructional !
Side Back Control by Yuki Nakai
This dvd covers some very interesting attacks against the turtle position including top crucifix and rolling crucifix attacks, an interesting double under, double lapel grip position that i had never seen before and might be more familiar to judoka, some unique specialty position, and yoko sankaku position attacks (side triangle). The hara-tsutzumi position attacks the turtle head on and transitions into an pin. The importance of pinning is stressed throughout the DvD and the pins that are shown are very powerful. The Nakai position is a twister hook flow position that he shows how to chase and maintain the position as the opponent attempts to escape it creating a loop that’s hard to escape and at the very least creates several opportunities for back exposure. There’s also a section on how to defend yourself, when in the bottom turtle position itself, that is very insightful. The finial disc covers Yoko Sankaku or side triangle position which should be familiar to judoka, being it is a common way to attack the turtle. There’s a also a brief section on using the lapel arm sling or neshitori technique that I use a lot in my own game after discovering it a few years back on an instructional on digitsu. All in all this is a great instructional that has a unique and inspiring take on attacking the turtle position, heavily influenced by Kosen Judo and Professor Nakai’s great insight
Very good
Wrist Lock The World by Pete Letsos
Very good info that will allow you to sneak some subs in they won’t see coming.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great stuff
Update Your Jiu Jitsu Software: A Study In The Evolution of Technique by Mark Cerrone
Mark really delivered in this instructional. The video is exactly what I expected; Top notch instruction from a top notch coach.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Take My Money
The Best Marcelo Garcia Techniques Taught By His Black Belt Instructors by Team Marcelo Garcia
How could you not buy this one? Great content for a great cause.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Filthy Cross Body Attacks by Neil Melanson
Very good information that has quickly helped my side control game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great stuff
The Kimura Trap System: Fundamentals, Breaking Mechanics, Escapes by David Avellan
Great details of Kimuras from everywhere and the instructional is concise it s really practical
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles
Wry good information from Giles that I have been able to plug into my game pretty quickly.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
The Modern Butterfly Guard No Gi by Jon Satava
Very good information on the butterfly guard from Joe Savata.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Awesome addition to anybody's athletic game
1% Better Every Day™ Strength Building System by Ricky Lundell
Excellent technique from one of the most excellent coaches on the planet.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
The Counter Throwing Wrestling Manual by Katelyn Jarrell
Very good information that I’ve already been able to put to use.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Submit your opponent with Soul Stealer from Bottom Side Control
The Scarf Hold The Soul Stealer by Henry Akins
This video can change your game. It even shows how to submit your opponent with the Soul Stealer (kesa gatame) from Bottom Side Control and shows video of one of Henry's students pulling off the move in tournament competition from bottom side control. Need I say more? Oh yeah, go watch Josh Barnett vs Dean Lister on youtube and see someone who had NEVER lost by submission get his soul taken.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:fire::fire::fire:Parfait
Habits For Highly Effective Jiu-Jitsu by Garry Tonon
Garry Tenon est un élève de John Dahaner donc forcément ses instructions sont similaires à son mentor. Encore un bon instructeur formé par Danaher.
Great product
High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles
One of the best instructors, always love his content
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Best of the best
Back Attacks Enter The System by John Danaher
The best information I have found on the subject from possibly the best coach in the world.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Catch Wrestling Greatness
Championship Level Catch Wrestling by Josh Barnett
Josh is awesome. I've got all of his instructional and they're all well worth the money.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Fantastic
They Shall Not Pass by Gordon Ryan
Fantastic
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:One of the best coach
Master The Triangles by Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec
Karel is the coach with the most exciting game, I really enjoy the details and the amount of transitions he knows after a missed sub
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great
Standing2Ground: Positional Dominance & Scrimmage Wrestling by John Danaher
Great instruction on an amazing system for take downs. The techniques are explained simply and broken down from multiple angles. He’s almost over teaching which is never a bad thing. I’d recommend this to anyone
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Outstanding
Very straightforward and understandable. Gave me a whole new view on the Kimura.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:The Lapel Guard System - Galaxy Guard
Mastering The Lapel Guard Volume 1: Introduction To The Galaxy Guard by Braulio Estima
The man is brilliant. Simply brilliant. This is a great series. So great that I bought all 4 volumes. I originally started out no-gi Jiujitsu which I still enjoy & love and I was dissuaded from the beginning from getting into Gi, took a break from Jiujitsu and came back doing Gi, Gi is a lot of fun especially when you start using it to your advantage. I've been searching for a comprehensive system that would teach me different ways of using the Gi that I have never thought of before. This is a great series. Very creative. I will absolutely be practicing what the professor taught throughout the series. God Bless him, such a great job on this series.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Very good instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very good
Bo Knows Takedowns by Bo Nickal
Very good information from a dominant collegiate champion.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Really useful stuff
The Shoulder Pin Guard System by Neil Melanson
I’m not really much good off my back and my main goal has always been to sweep or wrestle up and gain top position. That’s changed now thanks to this.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Takedowns
No Gi Judo For Grapplers by Satoshi Ishii
Good instructional. I have been working on my standup game. Working on implementing a couple of these in there.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:A deep dive into an underrated and powerful technique (long review)
The hip bump sweep is one of those underrated techniques that if mastered can really upgrade your game, particularly if you are often in the closed guard (bottom) position. It is surprisingly effective, with you ending up in the mount or can be used as an entry into several types of submissions. In my experience you can effectively sweep people of all sizes, provided you have a good entry and execute the technique properly. The other benefit of this technique is that if you are unsuccessful in your sweep attempt, other than expending some energy, you don’t normally end up in a worse position, noting that there is a risk of a back take. Usefully Ryan Hall does teach how to take advantage of being driven back down to the ground in this instructional. This No-Gi instructional by Ryan Hall will certainly improve your understanding of the hip bump sweep including: the theory; different types of hip bump sweeps; highlighting the small but important details; how to execute the sweep successfully; how to wrestle up from the hip bump position; and countering the opponent’s defence using a guillotine or kimura. Ryan Hall also teaches several submissions (i.e., triangle, omaplata, and armbar) entered using the hip bump motion leading to the opponent posting with their arm to stop being swept, however I would have like more time allocated to teaching these techniques. In the last volume (12 minutes of material) Ryan Hall teaches some techniques from the octopus’ guard. The instructional has a total run time of 2 hours and 3 minutes. Ryan Hall’s demonstrations and explanations of the techniques are clear. Importantly he stays on topic during his presentation. A good feature is that during the demonstrations he highlights important factors, such as the position of the body, where pressure is applied and direction of force. There are no notable issues with sound or video quality (e.g., range, focus, or lighting). This instructional appears to have been filmed in a training facility. The preview chapter [Vol 2, Chapter 7 - Build 2 (Lat and Up)] is consistent (i.e., sound and vision) with the balance of the instructional. In summary, I am pleased to have purchased this instructional, however in terms of content I would have appreciated more time allocated to teaching the complementary submissions and teaching how to actively create opportunities to enter the hip bump sweep.
One of my favorite videos
Utilizing Underhooks & Overhooks From Closed Guard by Mason Fowler
I have 50+ videos from BJJ Fanatics and this is one of my favorites. The techniques are detailed without being overwhelming, clear, and easy to understand. This should be the standard for how other videos are laid out. I love the side scissor position and these techniques have been gold for me. If you like closed guard, I assure you this is one of the best ways -- if not the best -- to play it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:If you wrestle in pyjamas, learn the Iron Pillow before someone else beats you over the head with it.
Fundamental Movement Series: Iron Pillow System by John Frankl
The general idea of that was running through my mind while watching this instructional was, so *that's* how that [expletive deleted]er has been shutting down so easily! Kinda sorta, in that I already knew what he was working on, and that he had learned the fundamentals of it from Coach Frankl himself at an SBG camp or two. I'm the bigger, heavier, and lankier guy, while he's the smaller, younger, more athletic guy. We are at the same belt level, and have trained together from white/blue through to purple. I used to smash him at will. It's not much of a boast, but the differential was there. Until it wasn't. Basically, all of my go to stuff has been nullified. I think that I'm still safe, and fairly solid on defence, but I'm finding that that has been put to the test a smidge more often than I'd like during a competitive roll or positional drill. I could crack his attempts at using the Iron Pillow in the beginning, but noticed that my typical Pass the Guard, Control with Soul-crushing Pressure, Strangle pathway has slowly turned into Pass the Guard Kinda But Not Really, Attempt to Apply Pressure that seems to go Nowhere, Unwanted Scramble With Smaller but Younger and more Athletic Training Partner. It's been absolutely frustrating, in the absolute bet way possible; I bought this instructional to help me catch up in this arms race. I already knew from seeing previous material, that Coach John Frankl teaches in a manner that just works for me. I've had the chance to train with Coach Whittier, and have bought instructionals from him as well (endorsement within an endorsement!), so my confidence was high when buying this, and quite justified. There things that can be implemented immediately into your game, but I think that this is going to get more and more value as it simmers and melds with your game. Easy Buy
As time goes by
The Cowcatcher by Neil Melanson
I watched, on physical dvd, the catch wrestling formula ages ago. Now a in-depth look at one of the game changing techniques of the old masterpiece. Great job, terrific instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Put my top game to the next level!
No Gi Fundamentals: Top Game by JT Torres
JT Torres is such an amazing teacher. He exactly knows how to balance details with overall concepts of certian positions. He really opend my eyes in terms of distance and pressure management. so in fact because of this instructional I really started to understand when to do which movement/move and how to prepare it to stay safe even if I break some of the general principles of jiu jitsu for a partucular timespot. Furthermore it as amazing that I am really able to do all this techniques although I am a quite anflexible guy with some knee and hip issues in terms of mobility. Highly recommend!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great for young and adult kids :)
Grappling Games For Kids by Matt D'Aquino
Sensei Mat D'Aquino created a compilation of grappling games which are covering four main aspects. General athleticism. Grappling based moves. Moves for balance and feeling out your training partner. Strategic/fainting aspects within ths this games. He always points out the direct correlation to judo/grappling and what are the main ponts of safety and efficiency. Highly recommend!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2: