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This page lists reviews 82,551–82,600 of 89,207, newest first, covering 2021-04-01 to 2021-04-06. 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 82,551–82,600
Good system easy to apply
Shin Whizzer by Neil Melanson
Good system easy to apply moves great instructional from a great website
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Reflections on holding, attacking and sweeps from closed guard
The Timeless Closed Guard by Rafael Lovato Sr.
Objective of this instructional During the introduction Rafael Lovato Sr states that this instructional is aimed at the older practitioner, however he believes that regardless of your rank or age you will have fun with the techniques included in the instructional. The instructional addresses three components of the closed guard: holding, attacking and sweeps including adjustments to these techniques to better suit the older practitioner. The instructional provides specific insights to the closed guard rather than covering broadly the topic of the closed guard. Content Volume 1 (41 minutes and 11 chapters, including two chapters relating to introductions) covers: the use of two holding methods (i.e. with a focus on grips); how to respond to the opponent breaking your guard and passing from their knees leading to you sweeping and gaining side control; a response to an opponent standing up leading to a tripod sweep and ending with you gaining side control; a sweeping response (i.e. flower sweep) when they are in your closed guard and they place their foot within your range; braking the posture of a standing opponent and applying an armbar; how to transition to the guard headquarters position and then using a scissor sweep variant when the opponent breaks your guard by using both their arms to push against your belt; a method to take the opponent’s back when they attempt a single leg stack pass; a second method to take the back when the opponent attempts a single leg stack pass by relying on the use of a leg kick to defeat their underhook; and an early response to an attempted double leg stack pass leading to a re-guarding or the headquarters position or if you are late to respond to the opponent, a technique leading to a sweep. Volume 2 (36 minutes and 9 chapters) covers: a detail instruction on the conventional armbar including the likely response from the opponent leading to an opening for a triangle choke; three chapters are included on trouble shooting the triangle (i.e. responding to the opponent’s incorrect posturing to avoid the triangle and transitioning to an armlock; defeating the opponent’s posturing by using your legs to lock one arm and completing the triangle; and responding to an opponent who reacts to a triangle attempt by posturing forward to push your knees into your face by sweeping him and either completing the triangle from a prone position or using an armbar); trouble shooting the armbar (i.e. examining typical opponent posturing and pressure counters to your armbar that can be defeated by the pendulum sweep); a modified armbar that relies upon a two-on-one grip to quickly control their forward arm; dealing with the opponent blocking the cross choke through the use of an armdrag; as part of the previous technique there is the option to do an armdrag across their body but if they attempt to square up then to move to a pendulum sweep; and using a forward armdrag to get an overhook and choke from this position. Volume 3 (33 minutes and 11 chapters including the outro) covers: workshopping sweeps to improve entries or triggering reactions from the opponent to assist in getting into or successfully completing the sweep and refinements to the actual sweep to improve its success rate; and also creating options to combine sweeps with submissions. I personally liked the modified armbar and the entry to scissor sweep and switch to armbar. Sweeps covered include the sit up or hip bump, flower, scissor, underhook and omaplata. Rafael Lovato Sr speaks clearly and confidently. His instructions are easy to understand. As is the practice with BJJ instructionals techniques are repeated multiple times with verbal guidance. Picture quality is good with a sharp focus, however I believe that it would have been better if the camera had zoomed in closer to the action. Strangely it appears that the camera is on an angle as the angle of mats on the wall lean to the right, however this does not detract from the presentation. On balance the sound was fine. The camera work is basic and comprises a single fixed camera. As necessary, Rafael Lovato Sr physically moves to create different viewing angles. The preview clips are representative of the whole instructional and reflect the comments that I have just made. In summary, if you are wishing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your closed guard as it relates to the topics covered in this instructional (i.e. grips / holding, attacks and sweeps) this instructional will have good value. I would recommend reviewing the list of techniques to determine if they would be useful for your game or solve problems that you are having with your closed guard game. The refinements to the techniques covered in this instructional reflect the many years of experience including teaching by Rafael Lovato Sr. By way of disclosure, I like and enjoy the closed guard. For me watching this instructional and seeing the refinements just puts a smile on my face and therefo
sharpen your basics
Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
This is a good series on the basics of jiu jitsu that will take you a long way. I found this series useful and helped improve my game. Bernardo shows his deep knowledge of brazilian jiu jitsu and his energetic presentation is engaging.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Sakuraba Anti-Juijitsu
Anti Jiu Jitsu by Kazushi Sakuraba
Really enjoyed this. One start off just for structure but think this is best view as less of a camp/clinic and more as a legend of the sport dropping into a class and getting opportunity to pick his brain. Bernardo and Jones do well to try and get it into a bit of structure but not easy. Craig Jones is clearly a fan and enjoying getting to pick Saka's brain on details. Bet money he got an autograph off camera. Surreal with a prowrestling masked translator but its Sakurabi so...of course :slightly_smiling: Great work getting Sakurabi to do this. Some great details both for folk's own game and to enjoy going back over his matches and seeing how he puts this stuff im action. I'm away to watch him beat Rampage again on youtube
Excellent instructional with amazing techniques
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Excellent instructional with amazing techniques
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Impressive
Buzzsaw Passing: Gi by Andrew Wiltse
Great details and breakdown. Was able to take me to the next level.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Incredible instruction with clear well
Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Incredible instruction with clear well stated concepts to carry with you from white belt to black belt.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗And he did it again :)
The Brabo/Darce Evolution by Dave Porter
I got David´s Bringing back the brabo DVD and I absolutely loved it and now he shot the instructional again adding to what I thought was pretty awesome to begin with. It just shows the depth of his jiu jitsu knowledge is.
Response from BJJ Fanatics😉🤗Money in the bank
Deconstructing Defense by Dave Porter
The Destructing Defense instructional is money in the bank. David brings the simplicity in explaining the moves to the viewer to a different level. You can see that he truly understands the mechanics of the gentle art and is able to break down every detail for the viewer.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Exceptional coverage of the 411/saddle/honey hole(inside Sankaku)
The 411 Leg Lock Instructional by Alan Shade
Alan Shade provides a thoughtful and well structured breakdown of the most important leg lock position. Absolutely worthy every penny.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great video Garry Tonon gives
Exit The System by Garry Tonon
Great video Garry Tonon gives great details on defending but attacking. Great setups the minute you defend the minute you go to offense for a submission. I always like playing defense in my rolls but now I got a great appreciation to work out of the defensive and submitting. Thanks Garry!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Kneebar buffet
The Total Kneebar Tutorial by Dave Porter
The title says it all. Just watched the instructional and I absolutely loved it. Now I can see kneebars everywhere. Even if I can´t catch them all I can see them. You can see that David had really done his homework before he shoot this instructional because of the details he brings into it from every angle in every position.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Awesome instructional video, great escapes
Exit The System by Garry Tonon
Awesome instructional video, great escapes and good details
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Very fine fundamental detail.. great
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Very fine fundamental detail.. great dvd
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻The long awaited Tactical Turtle
Tactical Turtle by Neil Melanson
Been waiting for this since Neil mentioned he was a turtle player in one of his first vids. This is fantastic material for developing a solid turtle game, something I've been trying to achieve with minimal resources; Telles instructional for example. But this series goes into so much depth. Heavy with concepts and techniques. It's going to take a good few months to work through properly but I would say the concepts alone are already helping me and I cant wait to really start adding in some of the techniques. In short this is probably the only turtle series you'll need it just covers everything. Certain stuff might need tweaked for Gi but concept wise itll be the same. Get a turtle game guys, never understood why there was so little out there on the position. Get this and start making guys look ******.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Awesome instructional
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Awesome instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Ultimate control and transitions.
Basics To Advanced: The Low Knee Shield by Aaron Benzrihem
Man, the transitions from this position are limitless. This low knee shield is obtainable from practically every bottom position! I love the creativity and detail Aaron has put into this series. Not worried about bigger guys smash passing or spazzy training partners jumping around to a position I can control them. I love these defensive positions that can be quickly reversed into offensive positions. I knew this would be a masterclass after his half butterfly instructional helped me sweep the best guys at the gym at will with minimal effort! Thanks Aaron and congrats on your Blackbelt!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome!
Exit The System by Garry Tonon
Fantastic instruction and next level attention to detail! Any level practitioner can get better with these tips, especially white belts like me!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Simply awesome and worth any money!
The Guard Retention Anthology: Through The Legs and Close Range by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak
Since I started studying and bringing to life the conepts from the Guard Retention Anthology, my game significantly has improved. My guard is much more harder to pass, my self-confidence in keeping retention has gone up as well. Thanks Ariel, thanks Lachlan for doing, what you're doing!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Impressive. Great concepts.
Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Impressive. Great concepts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great for just starting out!
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
Awesome resource for me as a beginner! Great detail in this content! The techniques shown have been of great use in these times when a lot of people are relying on solo training. I look forward to perfecting all of the movements shown!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Recommended
Exit The System by Garry Tonon
Really good video, I’ve learned a lot from it.
Amaziing
K Guard and Matrix System: Attacking The Legs From The Knees Part 1 by Mikey Musumeci
Mikey is an amazing instructor!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome
Basics To Advanced: Open Guard Engagement by Aaron Benzrihem
What a great DVD definitely a eye opener and a game changer, great concepts ,now I’m not worried to engage from the bottom , now I can get to my favourite submissions .
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Brief and informative
The Russian Tie Formula by Dan Vallimont
Dan Vallimont is a wrestler with a good understanding of the Russian Tie. Dan Vallimont doesn’t talk you to death, but gets right to to subject and then discusses counters and related wrestling techniques. A valuable addition to my library.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great instructional!
Basic Wrestling Concepts For Jiu-Jitsu Athletes by Fred Leavy
Highly recommended! I’ve always struggled with understanding hand fighting. Coach Fred does an excellent job of explaining each of the hand fighting positions and why you choose them. His instruction is clear and concise and easy to follow.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great Detail
The Berimbolo and Beyond by The Miyao Brothers
Never stop learning
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great content to help expedite
The Closed Guard by Bernardo Faria
Great content to help expedite the learning curve of a beginner like me. Start with the guard, I figured
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻A must have for all grapplers and
Exit The System by Garry Tonon
Gary Tonon covers escapes from a wide variety of common attacks and then links the escape to counterattacks. I is impossible that your escapes will not improve after studying this content. Gary Tonon has a casual teaching style that is easy to follow.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great video
Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass
Great video
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Good details
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Great instructional with good details
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Beyond casual Passing
Effortless Guard Passing by Octavio Couto
Hey Guys, first part will be German. The English Part will be below. Wenn ihr noch nichts über Octavio gehört habt, solltet ihr mal nachsehen und ihm eine Chance geben. Er macht seit über 35 Jahren Bjj und ist seit mehr als 25 Jahren Blackbelt, er is also ne weile dabei. Genauer gesagt ist er auch auf der ganzen Welt dabei und gibt Seminare. Er ist kein Wettkämpfer im eigentlichen Sinn und hat keine Schule in der er Unterrichtet aber er ist Weltweit unterwegs und gibt Seminare. Es ist wahrscheinlich unmöglich zu begreifen wie viele Leute er in dieser Zeit beeinflusst hat und wie sehr seine Konzepte und Ideen bereits ohne euer wissen benutzt werden. Denn all die neuen Konzepte und Defensive Positionen sind garnicht so neu, denn er Unterrichtet sowas schon seit Ewigkeiten. Aber nun zur DVD: Hier stellt er nicht nur die Grundkonzepte zum Guard Passieren vor also auch Körperhaltung und Bewegung sondern hat ein bisschen versteckt auch die nötigen Setups, Folgetechniken und Konter mit eingebaut. Ihr könnt euch also sicher sein, dass ihr mehr von dieser DVD haben werdet als es zunächst den Anschein macht. Englisch: Hey Folks, if you never heard about Octavio you should really look him up and give him a try. He is doing BJJ for 35 Years and has a Blackbelt for over 25 Years, so he`s been around. Actually he is really been Around - Around the whole globe teaching. He did not settle as a Competitor or with a own school somewhere but is teaching seminars around the world. Its probably impossible to grasp how many people he has influenced over the time and how much of his ideas and concepts are already used without someone knowing. Guess what, all the "new" Concept Based teaching and Defensive Postures are actually nothing new because he is using this stuff since forever. So about this, not only is he introducing the basic concepts around passing and the nescessary posture and movements but hidden between the lines there are already setups, followups and counters implemented so you can be sure to get a lot more out of this dvd as it might seem at first.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great material
The Precise Half Guard by Lucas Lepri
Great material
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Go Further Faster
Transition Mastery by Bernardo Faria
My most recent John Danaher purchase (go further faster) was expensive, but quite possibly the best BJJ series I’ve ever watched. His was of explaining concepts is groundbreaking and like nothing I’ve seen from previous instructionals from BJJ champions/coaches
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Really enjoyed all the details.
The No Gi Half Guard by Bernardo Faria
Really enjoyed all the details.
Stacked full of great content
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
The content in the Stack pass series was Really well done tons of easy to understand movements. Everything was laid out in a position by position point a to point b format and it gave you enough information to actually achieve the positions the instructors are teaching. The length of the instruction is just perfect to keep interest.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Very informative
The Daisy Fresh Side Control System by Andrew Wiltse
This has helped immensely with my side control game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass
Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass
A No Gi version of this would be awesome !!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great and easy tutorial
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Great and easy tutorial
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Really good quality instructional....
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Really good quality instructional....
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Danaher is pretty much establishing
Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Danaher is pretty much establishing the Encyclopaedia for all things BJJ. This series is no exception. Quality information and principles that we have come to expect.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻incredible detail
Arm Bars: Enter The System by John Danaher
The reason everyone goes to John to learn is detail. he's not a genetic freak with competitive accolades, he's a genius who studies the game harder than anyone else. if he likes something, he goes in extreme detail as to why. if not, he goes into the same detail of every reason why not. if it's not plan A but he sees applications that work he'll explain when that particular situation may be beneficial and necessary. I started training almost 5 years ago, I only wish the level of instructionals was half his level then. the progression someome could make with a good training partner and his instructionals with nothing else is unbelievable.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great
Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Great
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The Lockdown Blueprint
The Lockdown Blueprint by Tom DeBlass
This instructional really expanded on my lockdown options. I am slowly introducing them into my game, and reviewing specific section before and after success on failure has been great. As a small person having a lockdown is a god send.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Required viewing
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Absolutely essential if you are serious about acquiring the skills essential for the art of BJJ. Highly recommended!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Muito bom
Blackout Hybrid Cradle Gi System by David Petrone
Muito boa as técnicas do velho Petrone, sempre conectando com sua base forte de wrestling.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Essential for wrestling
Hand Fighting Fundamentals by Steve Mocco
This is the wrestling video I was looking for coming from BJJ. Steve breaks down all the familiar positions and helps you understand your goals, so you're not just aimlessly handfighting your opponent or shooting single or double legs without a game plan. Steve's teaching style is really clear and the breakdown on the videos is very familiar to me coming from MMA. Really appreciate this series. Thanks
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻One of a kind and awesome instructional
Tactical Turtle by Neil Melanson
I have just started working through this instructional as it's around 9 hours of content, as always it is absolutely packed with gems of wisdom from Neil, this time on a part of the game which is rarely addressed in depth. Neil shows a comprehensive plan to use the turtle not just for regaining guard as it's usually used but also to set up wrestling style attacks, submissions, sweeps, escapes, scrambles and also the often forgotten but super important skill of just being able to stand up safely. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to be a better grappler overall, the crossover to MMA is also great as with all other videos by Neil. It is great to see Neil's passion for sharing the strategies, techniques and tactics that he has developed over so many years too, many thanks for another great instructional 🙌�
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Its fantastique
The Stack Pass by Andre Galvao
Its fantastique
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Absolute necessity
Dismantling Leglocks by Zach Maslany
This is an absolute necessity if you're sick and tired of getting leg locked. Zach explains very well and the instruction is very concise and easy to follow. I've after a couple days of drilling and studying I can absolutely say it has 100% improved my game and I've barely touched the first volume! I can't wait to start effectively applying all the techniques/concepts this instructional has to offer. Great work!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻