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This page lists reviews 82,601–82,650 of 89,207, newest first, covering 2021-03-26 to 2021-04-01. 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 82,601–82,650
Just ok! Not a ton
Bulletproof For BJJ by Joe Worthington & James Tomlinson
Just ok! Not a ton of content or alternative exercises.
Amazing Instructional.
Pressure Passing Mastery Against Modern Guards by Lucas Pinheiro
Super good instructional for "small" pressure passers. This instructional in addition to the "Common guards" instructional makes a perfect duo to get a better understanding of Pressure Passing. I studied both DVD's several times and now I feel more confident when i have to pass guard, that was probably my worst skill. I added to my game almost all the Set Ups and use all the time the details to finish the guard pass with pressure that Lucas presents in the DVD and it works amazing. Lucas is a very good teacher and give all the details to get a complete understanding of the techniques. Totally worth it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Excellent and focused
Safe Sacrifice Throws For BJJ by Justin Flores
Though many of the BJJF courses are excellent, I find that they are overwhelming with the amount of material that is shown (no complaint there) - it makes it a challenge though on picking something out and developing it. I loved this instructional because it spent a few hours on a whopping total of 2 techniques. With that much time spent, it went really deep on the explanation from every possible angle and made it much more easy to start to implement.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Get this now!!!
Escapes from Everywhere by Bernardo Faria
Awesome wealth of knowledge and escapes , details in depth how different positions require different modifications and techniques are broken down step by step!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Awesome video
No Gi Takedowns Made Easy by Rick Hawn
Very easy simple instructional. Love the details as well as the way he demonstrated the techniques. Takedowns are often forgot in BJJ but every match starts in the feet. Great video.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻berry nice technic!
Single Legs From Everywhere by Giancarlo Bodoni
this dvd is nice take down technich!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Good
Pressure Passing Mastery against Common Guards by Lucas Pinheiro
Good
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Good Content but With Major Issues
Mastering The Mount by Matt Thornton
Pros: This video series DOES have content that I, as a black belt, have not seen taught before. It has already made my mount top maintenance (staying on top in mount and not getting escaped upon) about 3-5x better. Very legit content. Cons: It appears that something happened when BJJFanatics uploaded this content from SBG; the video quality is compressed, with what appears to be super slow framerate and audio synching issues. Comparing this to one of SBG's videos on Youtube is night and day: the Youtube videos are actually far better quality than what I paid BJJFanatics for. Another issue is that the chapter descriptions are misleading. One chapter is called "Taking the back" but it is LITERALLY just copied/pasted content from earlier in the video series, with nothing new, and actually ZERO INFORMATION on taking the back! Was this an editing, or uploading error? I don't know, but it sucks to be mislead like that and not learn how to take the back from mount when it says that you will. One more issue is that for the amount of content, a good portion of it is simply Matt's student's drilling the moves, or drilling escape moves that have zero bearing on the theme of the video series. I can think of one instance in the video series where one of Matt's students applies the technique incorrectly, he corrects her and then the move works. That was a good inclusion but 90% of the other drilling video material was useless. Overall I would say that this video series was a good purchase but it could have been formatted way better, content and quality-wise.
A Surprisingly Comprehensive Video
The Berimbolo System Part 1: The Foundation by Mikey Musumeci
Mikey has an incredible ability to communicate how to do this position. As he explains, he always gives you the "why" of the position, which aids immensely with having a comprehensive understanding of whatever position comes up. He's also comprehensive - he starts at the very beginning (double pull) and goes step by step to the end (taking the back), covering every variation he thought to cover. He gives drills to help with learning the steps (eg using just the legs to lift the opponent) to promote more efficient technique. Every step gets a clear explanation with tons of repetition. By the time you're done a berimbolo, which is a multi-step strange-looking process seems quite normal and logical, without any magic. Also awesome - he shows how to do the berimbolo with your forehead and not your neck. Or your shoulders and not your neck. There's other videos where guys teach maintaining guard and they use inversion - if you're old or injured, this may not be an option. I am old, weak and not very flexible, but even I can roll on my forehead and berimbolo someone, which is ridiculously fun. If nothing else, my grips will be better because I'll make sure to go bone-to-bone when I want to maintain space. The only thing I wish Mikey had was a review where he succinctly summarizes what you do in what situation. E.g. I have an instructor that breaks down things (because he can't talk English well) into 1, 2, 3 and 4. E.g. 1 - grab at the knee. 2 post and lift up. 3 push in and sweep the leg over. 4 let go pants, get underhook and pull into guard. Such mnemonics make it very easy to remember the steps and the details for each. Maybe I missed it, but at the end of this, I don't think there is a 1,2,3,4 that goes over the different steps. But - you've got a video, so you go over it and you write up the steps. This is an absolutely amazing video. Even if you're not going to bermibolo someone, there's so much stuff you can learn. Finally, Tammi deserves credit for being a great uge, although I wish she'd had a better mic so it wasn't so hard to hear her questions - they are usually very relevant.
Loving it so far!
The Body Lock Pass by Lachlan Giles
Instruction is excellent, logical sequencing of lessons that is very comprehensive. Have added this guard pass to my game, it works as a great reset position when losing upper body control. Video production quality is good, though camera users occasionally draw unwanted attention to themselves (Don't touch the zoom).
Angles, pressure and many unique closed guard techniques
Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta
Objective of this instructional This instructional (Gi) provides solid techniques to either submit or sweep the opponent based on their likely response to being in your closed guard. For example, a typical and predictable response to being in the closed guard is for your opponent to posture and then push your leg to break your closed guard. While there are techniques that are reactive there are also techniques where the person in closed guard bottom does not need to wait for their opponent’s response to being in the closed guard and instead initiates the attack. Content Volume 1 (43 minutes and 13 chapters) covers the following techniques: a triangle attack in response to the opponent pushing on your knee; a scissor sweep in response to the opponent pushing on your knee; an armbar in response to the opponent defending the previous scissor sweep technique; in response to a knee push a failed attempt for a triangle (opponent postures), which then transitions to a kimura attack; a kimura attack following a posture break, however in this attack the opponent’s arm is extended during the submission (i.e. rather than being bent to approximately ninety degrees); the use of a hip bump sweep when the opponent defends the previous kimura attack technique by grabbing their Gi; the opponent defends the potential for a kimura or a hip bump sweep by wrapping their arms around your torso, so in response the opponent is swept; a posture break leading to an over hook control and a pull / push choke; a triangle choke attack when you have an over hook and the opponent pushes your knee; using your foot inside their elbow (i.e. similar to the spider guard) to create an entry for the triangle choke; using a variant of a two on one grip to create an entry for an armbar; and in response to the opponent pushing on your knee you initiate a hip bump sweep movement, where you intend for the opponent to use their arm to base out and thereby providing the opportunity for an armbar. Volume 2 (38 minutes and 12 chapters) covers the following techniques: breaking their posture where you have prepositioned your arm deeply in their collar, then releasing them and then securing the opposite collar for a deep choke (2 x palm up); a flower type sweep to an armbar; a Gi lapel choke for situations where the opponent postures up and it is difficult to access their collar; an omaplata with excellent details for the entry and subsequent control; opponent defends the previous omaplata technique and this leads to an armbar attack; the opponent defends the earlier omaplata attack and this leads to a triangle choke attack; a wrist lock attack when the opponent drops their posture and places their hands in your armpits; an armbar attack when the opponent defends the previous wrist lock attack; a sweep taking your opponent over you when you first push their upper body across your body to enable access to their armpit; a back take initiated in a similar way to the early part of the previous technique; a simple, but effective sweep when the opponent places their foot on the ground within your reach, which involves extending this leg with your arm causing them to fall over and then coming up over this side of the opponent; and a triangle choke where the entry commences by breaking your opponent’s grips and then crossing their arms. The primary instructor is Professor Denilson Pimenta 5th degree black belt and the Uke is Professor Luiz Dentinho 3rd degree black belt. The approach to the teaching is different to the standard BJJ Fanatics instructional in that Professor Pimenta provides the initial instruction for his technique and then Professor Dentinho provides his guidance for the technique, which is generally more descriptive than the initial instruction. In my opinion this is a good approach and helps the viewer to better understand the technique. The interaction between the two Professors is positive and they both appear to be having fun. Typically, techniques are repeated three times and with each time guidance is provided. As the techniques are being performed the key movements are highlighted. Professor Dentinho is often highlighting that the success of a particular technique is reliant on movement, angles, tightness and strong pressure. I would note that some of the descriptions of the techniques could be enhanced for example “coast attack controlling the arm” is actually a back take technique. Picture quality is good with a sharp focus, however there appears at times to be some minor feedback coming through the microphones. The camera work is basic and appears to comprise of a single fixed camera. Generally, most of the filming is done straight on, however where necessary the instructors move to create different viewing angles. The preview clips are representative of the whole instructional. I personally have a strong interest in the closed guard and in my opinion, I think that this instructional is definitely worth purchasing. Certainly, in
Response from BJJ FanaticsThanks so much for your detailed review! 🤗Wonderful purchase.
The Guard Retention Anthology: Through The Legs and Close Range by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak
Great content. Both instructors demonstrate techniques and scenarios when to use them. On top of that you're given exercises/stretches that can help with your mobility and flexibility in jiujitsu overall. Great product.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻incredible
The Front Headlock System by John Danaher
I've continued to get instructional by instructional on bjjfanatics, starting with every one of Danaher's because no other is as thorough showing every possible situation and follow up along with what NOT to do that are vommon mistakes. Guillotines, darces, and anaconda chokes are actually what I hit most frequently in newaza at our judo club. ironic it's something I purchased later, the details in it would up my percentages ridiculously but here I was thinking I'm already decent at it so put it off. My only regret is not getting it sooner.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Loving every single minute of
Side Control Dominance by Andre Galvao
Loving every single minute of it!Keep up the great work BJJ fanatics and to all the great instructors featured in the instructions. Oss!
Response from BJJ FanaticsOSSSSawesome!
KB Essentials an Instructional Guide to Kettlebell Training by Mike Perry
just what i needed. thank you!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Highly recommend!
Go Further Faster Bundle by John Danaher
Amazing series of content. Professor Danaher delves into great depth to convey the importance of understand the mechanics and philosophy behind the movements, rather than simple demonstrations. As someone new to bjj the amount of detail in this series is unbelievable and a great resource for contextualising what I’m learning at training
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great video and techniques. Really
Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass
Great video and techniques. Really helpfull for people my age who's struggling against strong and faster guy in his 20'
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗missing piece
Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher
I trained bjj at one gym before moving (twice) and training at another ultimately ending at a judo club with a former Egyptian Olympian who also had sambo experience. The first gym leg locks were all but banned. the second allowed some, but he nearly never taught them except an occasional straight ankle lock. the second gym had open mats often, and one day this skinny blue belt came in and wiped out most of the gym with heelhooks. he even tapped a guy who went on to win at masters pan ams. this instructional covers the missing piece from the first two gyms, what I'd wanted to learn so bad but never got. my instructor now has some unique leglocks from sambo, but Danaher's system is called The System for a reason. additionally I've trained Muay Thai, karate, and have been focusing boxing heavily the past couple of years preparing for mma. leg locks are something you don't want to be clueless about, on top of being an incredible skill in your arsenal they can be your Achilles heel if you don't know them.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Very informative . The details
The Aoki Arm Bar System by Shinya Aoki
Very informative . The details are killer
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great techniques!
Connected Reaction Second Guard (Defense and Escape from Side control) by Paul Schreiner
I bought this video after watching the John Danaher escape series. I wanted to work on guard retention at the various stages of passing. This video has been incredibly helpful in providing escape options from some tricky scenarios as well as framing techniques for keeping your arms safe and in the game. Definitely a great video if you want to take your prevention and escapes to the next level. Lots of reversals as well.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Phenomenal!!!
Systematically Attacking From Half Guard by Gordon Ryan
You are dumb if you don’t buy this!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤙🏻Strong control set ups that work perfectly with Gi grips for effective submission set ups
Blackout Hybrid Cradle Gi System by David Petrone
This instructional brings the best of Prof. Petrone's No-Gi Cradle System to the Gi and beyond! These techniques take advantage of the obtainable Gi grips to control your opponent from head to toe, set your pace, and wear your opponent down with pressure while also being free to set up your favorite Gi submissions. These positions of control really do put you behind the steering wheel the entire time and have opened new doors on my own grappling game & style. If you're a wrestler putting on a Gi for the first time or an experienced grappler looking to expand on your current skill set, do not miss this opportunity to add a new dimension to your game! Highly recommend! PS - Part 2 is my favorite section!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤙🏻🤗Passing with Adam
Polish Power Passing by Adam Wardzinski
Great instructional. Adam has improved my passing with his way of teaching. It's concise and straight to the point. I love the alternative options if one pass doesn't work as planned.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻To the point no bla bla bla
The Basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Andre Galvao
Easily explained to the point enough details for teaching my son. He understands it as I am not the best teacher :see_no_evil:😉.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Surpassed my already high expectations!
Buzzsaw Passing: Gi by Andrew Wiltse
I love everything about Wiltse's approach to bjj, and buzzsaw passing in particular. He does a great job of explaining key aspects of dynamic passes, but also spends time on extremely important, albeit less flashy, details such as grip fighting. I feel that more than teaching a handful of moves, Wiltse gives us a window to his approach to bjj. I come away with a better idea of what kind of bjj I aspire to, and how to think and what to drill to get there. Thank you! (also, though no training regime or such is suggested, Wiltse casually drops little gems throughout about specific movements that should be drilled to perfection, perfect to work on with a partner during the pandemic when many may have a hard time to getting to a gym)
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great
High Percentage Submissions by Bernardo Faria
Great
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Superb
K Guard and Matrix System: Attacking The Legs From The Knees Part 1 by Mikey Musumeci
Very detailed instructions. This guy is a great communicator.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻best conceptual DVD on close guard
Systematically Attacking From Closed Guard by Gordon Ryan
As always, Gordon Ryan, go deep into how closed guard work and explain it clearly. Great DVD to have on the library if you are serious about BJJ and want to progress fast
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Killer Catch Wrestling
Killer Catch Wrestling Combos by Erik Paulson
Killer Catch Wrestling
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Jak zwykle poziom omówienia technik
Butterfly Guard Re-Discovered 2 by Adam Wardzinski
Jak zwykle poziom omówienia technik na najwyższym poziomie
It’s Xande
Diamond Concept: The Diamond Guard Frame, Shield, Elegant, Pedal by Xande Ribeiro
Timeless technique. Well explained.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Unbelievable gem!
The Basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Andre Galvao
I have purchased a dozen courses now from BJJ fanatics, but this one for some reason is probably the best one to date. Some of the courses are in my opinion to detailed and dare I say a marathon to get through but nonetheless very informative but Professor Galvo’s course is absolutely spot on. With all the deals and discounts that are out there this is tremendous value for money. Great investment!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Who doesn't do this is missing out
All About The Quarter Position by Chris Haueter
Great content again, always delivers. Thanks Prof
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻THE Essential Turtle and Back Escape Instructional
The Turtle and Back Defense Blueprint by Thiago Macedo
This is THE essential turtle and back defense instructional from the turtle god himself. You know its a good instructional to buy when Mikey Musumeci say he wishes he could have a private lesson or watch an instructional of this guy's for turtle. Now its out!! I have been really studying defense and own a good deal of turtle instructionals. Just volume 1 alone contained specific answers and ideas for almost all my questions and problem situations that have been coming up for me in training not answered in my other turtle instructionals.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great Instruction. Gave me a
The Running Man & The Baby Bridge: Essential Postures To Keep You Safe by Priit Mihkelson
Great Instruction. Gave me a different perspective on defending. I recommend it to all
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Practical and detailed
The Head Pressure Passing System by Matt Jubera
BJJF puts out so much material it is really difficult to gauge what is gimmick and what is actually learnable and useable. The techniques in this instructional are helping me pass much more advanced students.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Perfect!
The Basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Andre Galvao
Perfect!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Just get It
The Great Escapes by Chris Haueter
Very bias but honest, Prof Chris' techs are gold nuggets.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤙🏻Great content!:call_me_hand:
Middle Aged BJJ by Tom DeBlass
Great content!:call_me_hand:
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Wim is without a doubt a great thinker of our sport.
The Mirroring Principle: Back Defense & Being Offensive by Wim Deputter
Every time I meet Wim and get the chance to train and hear his view of BJJ, it´s like a door opens in my mind. The principles and techniques he share on his videos here are priceless and will leave you with a feeling you want to learn more and more Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great!
Down Under Leg Attacks by Craig Jones
Great!
Excellent Content with some Possibilities to improve
The Roger Gracie Side Control System by Roger Gracie
The techniques in this video are definitely very useful and shown in great detail. It was also simply fun to watch, which I think helps a lot with retaining information from videos. Roger and Mauricio will simply put you in a good mood. One thing that could be improved, is to show the techniques from multiple angles. A lot of times I really wanted to see how exactly Roger positioned his hips and legs in more detail, which was not always possible to see. If at the end of every technique, they would have shown the whole thing from a different angle (even in short and without much explanation) it would have really helped me. Regardless of this minor complaint, I would definitely recommend this instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤙🏻This video has helped me
Solo And Partner Grappling Drills For Rapid Improvement by Tom DeBlass
This video has helped me tremendously
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The Goat
Berimbolos for Everyone by Samuel Braga
The Goat does not require a review. His creation not only won him many world titles. they have won many others world titles.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Same old choke but new one ways of doing it
The Headhunter Guillotine Series by Neil Melanson
I hated guillotines until this instructional. Nownn be I look for them.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Exactly is what it is says it is. Worth buying and learning from.
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Haven't finished the complete video series yet or had a chance to drill the material but my eyes have been opened to details that my existing knowledge of pin escapes was missing. Little details that address the questions I had as to why I have trouble successfully executing certain escapes on more advanced players. The concepts are presented in a user friendly manner and the material progression is obviously well thought out.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great tools to add to your belt
The Ground Marshal Guard by Neil Melanson
I have been training for about 10 years. This instructional is one of the best BJJ buys I ever made. Neil's explanations are detailed and highly effective. I have been able to use the techniques immediately in my rolls. Thank you Neil!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Berimbolo By the one guy who created the move.
Berimbolos for Everyone by Samuel Braga
A how to do video of the berimbolo by the one guy who created it. Definitely will improve your game to the next level. Don’t sleep on this🙌�🙌�🙌�:fire::fire::fire::dash::dash::dash::dash:
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻It was very good
Butterfly Guard Re-Discovered 2 by Adam Wardzinski
It was very good
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Smart BJJ defenses and escapes Volume 2
Smart BJJ Defenses and Escapes Volume 2 by Thomas Lisboa
Great instructional. Well worth the investment.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻