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This page lists reviews 79,751–79,800 of 87,673, newest first, covering 2021-08-31 to 2021-09-05. 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 79,751–79,800
Legend
Fundamentals of a Jiu Jitsu Renegade by Kurt Osiander
Excellent. Really enjoyed, great instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great content!
Working The Cage And Walls In MMA by Benson Henderson
A lot of these techniques we already learn at my gym currently but a few of the tips and variations made it so much easier to understand and use. Used one of the double leg entries in my amateur fight debut, got the takedown and secured the victory! Very worth the buy!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great investment in your game
Go Further Faster Bundle by John Danaher
At the time of this review, I had 6 months experience in Brazilian jiu jitsu. I purchased these videos to help fill in my knowledge gaps and to help me understand why we move certain ways. Professor Danaher delivers on the why. He meticulously explains every detail of the positions and the movements. I was able to apply these concepts to my game immediately. Although these videos are expensive, they are worth the money in my opinion.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:ver y good
The Triangle Machine by Craig Jones
very good sir
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:This instructional is well put
No Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard by Lachlan Giles
This instructional is well put together as always. I can’t recommend it more
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:5 stars
BJJ Drills For Grapplers of All Levels by Pete Letsos
really cool drilling bits
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Make it harder to be mounted and make your escapes/reversals more effective (long review)
I am a Professor Sauer fan since buying two of his instructionals – “Fundamentals of Side Control Escapes” and “Unlocking the Secrets of The Mount Position” which I think are excellent, so when this instructional was released, I didn’t hesitate to buy it. “Avoiding the Mount” instructional (taught in the Gi) is fundamentally about avoiding being caught in mount bottom or if you are mounted how to effectively escape or reverse the position. This instructional is infused with Pedro Sauer’s Jiu Jitsu philosophy, which is in my opinion a good thing. The instructional runs for 2 hours 2 minutes and consists of a total of 33 chapters. Picture and sound quality are excellent. A single camera has been used and the range is excellent, as you can easily see the details of each technique. The available previews are consistent with the whole instructional. Professor Sauer shares the details of both his techniques and his approach to being under the mount. In this regard there is lots to learn from the material included in this instructional. His instructions and demonstrations are clear and easily understood. The Professor’s style in my opinion is engaging and he maintains a good pace throughout the instructional. The techniques are repeated multiple times from different angles. A thumbs up for his uke who does a good job. In summary, in my opinion this is a worthwhile instructional to purchase if you are wanting to expand your understanding about mount bottom and make your escapes/reversals more effective. The instructional addresses the fundamental aspects of being in the mount bottom position, covers the issue of premeditation with the view to be able to immediately respond, if the opponent attempts to mount from side control and then it addresses how to escape from knee on belly and from mount (i.e., standard, high, modified/technical and S mount). The techniques taught are not complex and I think most people should be able to learn them with an appropriate amount of practice. The next section of the review gives an overview of the content of this instructional by volume, if this interests you. Content Vol 1 (14 minutes) Professor Sauer introduces the concept of premeditation, which is understanding what the opponent is likely to do and being able to respond to their likely moves in a timely manner. The techniques taught in this volume include how to position yourself on the bottom side control when your arms are not in an optimal position and the opponent is on their knees; a bridging escape from the previous position that involves you capturing the opponent’s legs prior to bridging; the shield sweep which involves using your inside leg to block the opponent’s leg as they try to take mount, then using your blocking leg to catch and raise their leg prior to sweeping your opponent with the assistance of your other leg; and the scoop grip sweep provides a method to actively block the opponent from placing their knee on your stomach and then provides an opportunity to sweep them as per the shield sweep. Vol 2 (32 minutes) covers knee on belly techniques. These techniques include: reversals for high knee on belly, which is where the opponent’s knee is on your chest (x2 techniques); reversals for knee on belly where the opponent’s knee is on your stomach (x2 techniques); a reversal for knee on belly across the stomach where your opponent is pulling strongly on your collar with their other arm pulling your sleeve and threatening to take the armbar; taking an inverted armbar when the opponent commences the previous technique; and the final technique is called the leg lace reversal where the opponent attempts to slide his leg across your stomach and in response you use your leg to initially trap his foot prior to moving and passing this control to your arm, blocking his other leg and then sweeping them over. The leg lace reversal trouble shooting chapter covers what to do if the opponent is strongly forcing their leg across your body. Vol 3 (38 minutes) covers: how to position yourself (legs, elbows and hands) when you have been mounted, including placing your hands to control your own lapels and how to actively use your hands to intercept theirs and use elbows to frustrate your opponent’s ability to position their hands in your collar; how to control your opponent from the bottom of the mount by intelligently shifting the angles of your body using your legs and combined with active hands to provide opportunities for the upa escape; how to avoid head control and how to take control of the opponent’s ability to remove their arm to facilitate an escape and in combination with controlling his leg on the same side as the head control involves rotating the opponent and then kicking your top leg over to complete the technique; how to defend the Ezekiel choke; how to deal with the situation where you have been mounted and the opponent is trying to strike you with their fists (i.e. trap & roll and climb up their body & br
Response from BJJ FanaticsThanks so much for your detailed review! :hugging:Great!
The Front Headlock System by John Danaher
Great instruction to know front head lock from basic.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Can't pass anything without foundations
Foundations On DLR Guard Passing by Rolando Samson
As a new purple belt, i get carried away with thinking i'm ready for advanced concepts without brushing up on the most important basic aspects. We can't expect to pass DLR without the basics. Buy this DVD to gain confidence in defending the DLR and to learn the most simple ways to do so. I loved the grip breaking techniques and listening to the importance of body positioning.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Anything by John Danaher is
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes by John Danaher
Anything by John Danaher is :100:
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Best positional escape instructional you
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes by John Danaher
Best positional escape instructional you can buy. Game changer
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:This works
Back Escapes: Introducing The Hidden Posture by Priit Mihkelson
I am judo black belt who started Bjj because i moved and didn't like the attitude of the judo clubs around. Of course the bjj guys where busting my *** with the back take and proceeding to finish easily. That was a difficult moment that went away with this video. Very simple, very effective. I give a five star to Priit. The bjj guys just didn't understand what happened. Priit Mihkelson happened. I will probably buy is other video
Response from BJJ FanaticsNice! :+1::skin-tone-3: :blush:Intro to the Powerline- Mod Kesagatame
Introduction To The Power Line: Modified Kesa Gatame by Matthew McPeake
Fantastic series. I have been playing this poaition for a while but always struggled with the transitions to north/south and to the ‘other’ side- reverse kesa. I have been practicing on my ***** @ home and in class and have really taken to this position as it is now my ‘go to’ once I get to side control. Thx coach McPeake! Pls come out w other videos!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging: Osssto soon
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
despite is too soon to rate it, I appreciate a lot Mr. Danaher and I know it will be totally worthy. He is the top trainer
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great instructional video!
Blackout Hybrid Cradle Gi System by David Petrone
Great instructional video!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:A lot to unpack!
The Building Blocks of Bottom Half Guard by James Finizio
Wow, there is a lot of great stuff in this instructional! From concepts to specific techniques, it's going to take some work (and a lot of drilling) to internalize all this info but just the first section has sparked a few "aha" moments that are going to change my half guard game for the better!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Get it
The Building Blocks of Bottom Half Guard by James Finizio
Been traveling the east coast the last 5 years, and I’ve come across some really awesome coaches but nothing compares to James and his approach to teaching… this instructional is really awesome and I’m so glad to be able to (re)learn some of super useful techniques James has up his sleeve. I recommend this instructional to anyone at any level. Regardless of where you’re at in your Jiu jitsu journey, this will improve your game!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent Instruction
The Building Blocks of Bottom Half Guard by James Finizio
As a beginner, I found the instruction very thorough and easy to understand. As the title states, James really does break things down into easy to comprehend building blocks. In addition, the video quality and sound of the videos are excellent!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:love it! :call_me_hand::call_me_hand::call_me_hand:
The Building Blocks of Bottom Half Guard by James Finizio
Explained very clearly on every single detail, Great!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Ouch!!!
Wrist Lock The World by Pete Letsos
This is such an excellent clinic on an extremely underutilized submission technique. I have never, ever felt more compassion for a instructional vid uke in my life! Poor guy!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Next Generation Awesomeness
Next Generation Guard Passing by Mica Galvao
There are loads of different knee-cut technique videos out there, but his one is amongst the top 1%.Mica explanations are rich in detail yet very pragmatic. His English is great too btw.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Just buy it and dominate
The Building Blocks of Bottom Half Guard by James Finizio
This is one of the most detailed instructional videos you can purchase. This instructor knows his stuff and it shows. Stop reading and buy it
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Butterfly guard rediscovered 3
Butterfly Guard Rediscovered 3.0 by Adam Wardzinski
Have only looked at section 5 on defence so far. Love the way it’s explained and demonstrated from different angles without too much blah blah blah.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Khabib
Sambo: The Top Game - A Blue Print For "Smeshing" by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Great instructional video
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesome content!
Attacking From Guard Bundle by Gordon Ryan
Awesome content!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great concepts!
Fundamentals of Side Control Escapes by Pedro Sauer
Simple concepts and effective use of leverage. Prof. Sauer is amazing.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great Lessons for all Cops
Grapple Control Techniques and Strategies for Law Enforcement by Freddy Trillo
This instructional is one of the best for modern police. Professor Trillo brings in personal experience using Jiujitsu in police work for many years.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Amazing
Leglocks Unlocked by Tum Energia
Content is well thought-out and logical. I see this not only being valuable for beginners but also for more experienced leglockers. Quality of the video and sound is great too. Can't recommend this one enough.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Really enjoy learning from this
Sambo: The Top Game - A Blue Print For "Smeshing" by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Really enjoy learning from this training video!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:De La Riva Foundations
The De La Riva System Part 1: The Foundation by Mikey Musumeci
Great aproach to De La Riva Guard foundations, covering situations when the opponent has shoulders forward and is attacking both with Toreando grips or Collar grip. Musumeci teaches not only what to do, but also why.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Outside the box
Anti Jiu Jitsu by Kazushi Sakuraba
Great techniques. Doesn’t go with the norm and totally effective in application. Lots of opportunities to create gaps and create solutions to close them.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great instructional video !
The Blackout Hybrid Pin and Cradle System by David Petrone
Great instructional video !
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Grappling With Yoga by Josh Stockman
Grappling With Yoga by Josh Stockman
I am one of those grapplers who didn't focus on stretching and flexibility. I would find my self in position that were not dangerous or tap worthy. but because I was not flexible I would tap because of discomfort and the possibility of injury. This video combo of a BFF and yoga is an important video to avoid injury.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::100:Game changer
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
Game changer
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Very helpful with takedowns, defense and grips
Guide To Not Pulling Guard by Alan Shebaro
Being a white belt I found this video very helpful. Alan Shebaro really breaks down the Techniques and explains in detail why and how it should be done. I really enjoyed the grips portion. When I first started I found myself lost and confused about what grips I should have. This video has me on the right track now. The details of how to break grips and what grips are ideal for the situation helped me a-lot. I highly recommend this video for takedowns and how to Defend them.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Fantastic level of detail- there should be more like this!
The Art of The Spin Kick Volume 1 by Raymond Daniels
Big point to pick up on here: why are there not more instructionals that go into this level of detail for a particular strike? Raymond tells you everything you need to know about this particular kick, whereas so many instructionals will be spend 2 minutes briefly demonstrating how to throw a roundhouse kick, before moving on to something different- I want to see more instructionals like this! Raymond is a great teacher, and if you've seen his fights you'll know that his spinning attacks are outstanding- I'd thoroughly recommend this one.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesome
Collar & Sleeve Guard a Systematic Approach by Isaac Doederlein
Great and clear instructions. I Highly recommend this one for sure .
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:screen saver
Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher
Phone still doesn't recognize this is an app that's playing a video and goes to sleep. Makes it frustrating to use.
Response from BJJ FanaticsYou need to change your device settings. I changed mine and it doesn't go to sleep.Legit
The Nelson Family: Catch Wrestling Nelson Holds by Jake Shannon
Awesome content ! Great way to incorporate some catch wrestling into your jiu jitsu
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great techniques and very helpful.
Attack Wrestling for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by John Thomas
One of the many great attributes to his style of teaching is that you can tell he still remains a student and maintains that mindset. When he’s demonstrating a technique he will often mention that he used to perform it this way but now since the art and defense of the technique has evolved, he now has adapted it to be more effective. I also find his way of teaching and explaining various techniques and strategies to be simple to follow coming from a beginner level. All around great instructional!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Being new to jujitsu I
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
Being new to jujitsu I have felt the limiting factor is not mental learning but rather mobility, training the body to do new things, rather than training the mind to think new things. This resource has allowed me to drill at home and prep my body for future learning.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:So good! Works perfectly with
The Coyote Half Guard by Lucas Leite
So good! Works perfectly with danaher’s half guard instructional! Highly recommended
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Essential Half Guard
The Building Blocks of Bottom Half Guard by James Finizio
James provides a very practical framework for understanding halfguard. Broken into a few smaller positions inside of halfguard itself, James provides movements and techniques to move up the hierarchy of positions as well as different attacks and sweeps from each area. One thing that James shows that is unique to his material is some very specific techniques from disadvantageous positions on bottom that can make all the difference against a skilled or larger opponent. The video is recorded well, the audio is fantastic, and the techniques are excellent. The material is presented very thoughtfully and there is no fluff in any of the instruction. This is essential watching for any beginner, and there are some fantastic techniques/concepts for better understanding linking upper and lower body movements for more advanced practitioners.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Control, submissions and transitions from side control (long Review)
The Daisy Fresh Side Control System by Andrew Wiltse
In this instructional (taught in a Gi) Andrew Wiltse teaches how to effectively control an opponent being pinned in side control; a side control submission series, often involving the use of the opponent’s lapel; several transitions to the mount and back; for the more common side control submissions he also highlights some of the important details that are often overlooked; and throughout the instruction he discusses his thought processes when planning an attack from a specific position. The instructional runs for 2 hours 4 minutes and consists of 22 chapters. Vol 1 (27 minutes) teaches how to hold the opponent in side control, scarf hold, and knee on belly (full and half knee). Andrew Wiltse highlights the need to focus on actively pressuring your opponent, including isolating and controlling their nearside arm before thinking about submitting them. The format of Vol 1 is appropriately a discussion with demonstrations around the topic rather than technique A step 1, 2, 3 etc. Vol 2 (36 minutes) teaches multiple methods to isolate the opponent’s nearside arm; several ways to transition to the mount; how to safely and effectively open the far side lapel as a prelude to controlling their far side arm; how to catch, trap and pin their far side arm within their own lapel; how to perform a Ezekiel choke, described as the Super Ezekiel using the opponent's lapel with two variations, one where they withdraw their far side arm from the wrapped lapel and another where this arm stays within the wrapped lapel; and a wristlock when the opponent’s far side arm is trapped and controlled using their lapel. Vol 3 (30 minutes) teaches a step over armbar where the opponent’s arm has firstly been temporarily trapped using their leg or using your arm and a triangle version of the armbar with the option to use this entry for a triangle choke; a triangle armbar or triangle choke where the entry involves raising and manipulating the opponent’s body; an option to open the opponent’s lapel and pull the lapel up behind their head, which results in raising the opponent’s head off the mat and opens a range of submissions including a cross collar choke or a bravo or darce choke, if they defend the cross collar choke; a transition to the back through the use of the opponent’s lapel pulled behind their head to lift, access and take their back; and the last chapter covers the bread cutter-choke. Vol 4 (31 minutes) teaches how to develop and maintain good levels of shoulder pressure on the opponent, including how to choke them by just using your shoulder pressure, or transitioning to the head and arm choke or using the threat of a shoulder pressure choke to assist in transitioning to the mount; how to do a tight spinning armbar with information on how to deal with the opponent’s counters; a kimura when the opponent is pulled up onto one shoulder, a version with an unusual entry that uses your leg to hook behind their head and raise their body, a version involving sprawling your body and raising their shoulder off the mat and this chapter includes information on how to deal with kimura counters; and the last teaching chapter provides an overview, incorporating lots of good details of the Americana from side control. Andrew Wiltse is a confident and knowledgeable instructor. He is easy to understand and occasionally likes to slip in a bit of colourful language. He clearly demonstrates and fully explains each technique. As is the norm techniques are repeated and he ensures that the important details are highlighted. The order of content of this instructional is logical and flows well. Overall, the range, quality of the vision and sound is good. A single fixed camera has been used and the range of the camera is good. The available previews are consistent with the whole instructional. Overall, if you are interested in improving your control from side control and perhaps wanting to develop your side control submissions and transitions to take advantage of the option to control the opponent’s far side lapel and incorporating this lapel control into your submissions then this is a good instructional to purchase. As a bonus Andrew Wiltse also teaches a range of submission techniques that don’t involve the opponent’s lapel and even if you know these techniques (i.e., the material covered in Vol 4) then this instructional may assist you to review, improve and refine these techniques.
Response from BJJ FanaticsThanks so much for your detailed review!great technique
Breaking Legs and Breaking Hearts by Garry Tonon
amazing
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:This is one of the best wrestling instructionals on this site.
Movement Made Easy by Jordan Oliver
The content is not like your usual wrestling/takedown instructional where they mainly just go through the finishes to a move. JO goes through aspects of wrestling not often explicitly taught, and yet make a huge difference; footwork and movement. He also has a very clear way of explaining things, which I find helps a lot. Learning this has improved my leg attacks greatly and I just wish my high school coach taught me this years ago!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Really helped with my wrestling
Attack Wrestling for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by John Thomas
I really love how Bluecollar Grapppler /JT break things down. After watching this video I can say my wrestling/bjj techniques has improved. It's very helpful. If you want to get good using wrestling for Jiujitsu I highly recommend you get this dvd. You will not regret it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:I wan
Street Fighting Secrets by Chad Lyman
Yes
Great Program
The Perfect Lifting Workout by Nick Rodriguez
Very educational
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Watch at 1.2 speed and
Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher
Watch at 1.2 speed and take notes.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2: