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This page lists reviews 87,101–87,150 of 89,207, newest first, covering 2020-01-23 to 2020-02-01. 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 87,101–87,150
John's "Guard Retention" changed my game and mindset fundamentally
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
What an eye-opener! After almost 7 years of training BJJ as a hobby, this tutorial not only showed me the massive gaps I have in my game (though I was certainly aware of them) but most importantly laid out a detailed root cause of the "Why" and provided excellent solution approach which I successfully managed to apply during both, training sessions and classes I teach in a local gym. John steps away from the orthodox approach of going through single techniques and piecing them together but lays out a true system of guard vs. guard pass, the nature of the "The guard" and requirements for passing and retention. The way he explains is pragmatical and completely focused on "what works and why it works" from an anatomical perspective. An example is the "4 points of connection" and "6 steps to passing a guard/getting your guard passed". One will learn about the importance/retention of grips, placement of the feet and potential impact if those "4 points of connection" change/are being changed. This conceptual approach helps me to both, better understand the sport and improve my game fundamentally. Bottom line: a clear "must" for anyone who is looking for the conceptual approach on guard, guard passing and retention.
Response from BJJ FanaticsThat's so nice to read! Thanks a lot!My training partners hate Lachlan :joy:
The Body Lock Pass by Lachlan Giles
The Bodylock Pass is my first instructional purchase, and its definitely added a new element to my passing game. I was hoping this instructional would add to my game by improving my pressure passing. This is exactly what it provided, as well as delivering a greater conceptual understanding of passing. Not only have i been using the Bodylock with increasing proficiency through study and practice, the instructional has helped widen my passing game all-round with the concepts to resist being swept (especially from butterfly) and introducing new passes/passing positions (sao paolo/headquarters). Studying the instructional as Lachlan suggests by going back to the video to troubleshoot issues you face in training definitely seems the best way to go about it and has helped me work past problems. Since I started using it in sparring and been quizzed on the new style I've had training partners curse Lachlan mid and post-roll, which should be endorsement enough!
Response from BJJ Fanaticshahaha thanks for the review, keep dedicating yourself!Fantastic Instructional!!
Leglocks 101 by Charles Harriott
I have a lot of instructionals and this is one of the best. If you are looking to get into leglocks or want to refine your technique, this one is a must. Charles is an amazing instructor and he put together a well organized set of drills and techniques. This one has helped me a lot. Bernardo / Michael - you need to do some more Charles Harriott instructionals!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Loved it
Omoplata Everyone by Bernardo Faria
Awesome
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Well worth it!
Open Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Wow, JD comes out again with a VERY informative DVD series that is so very deep in knowledge of the BJJ open guard game. Just the section on gripping the GI itself is worth the price of the DVD alone. Me, being new to BJJ, find that many professors won't go to the depth of detail on fundamental principles that John does. Using his DVD's has put me on a fast track and the results are amazing. (I now give blue and purple belts a hard time. This is with only a few months of training.)
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great video
Sambo for BJJ by Vlad Koulikov
Vlad is an excellent instructor. This video is a nice collection of techniques, taught in a very easy to learn way. I highly suggest picking this video up, you'll definitely learn from it. Can't wait for his next video to come out on BJJ Fanatics.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Concepts are key
General Introduction to Mirroring Principle by Wim Deputter
I'm a brown belt from Holland, luckily to have been able to train with Wim on multiple occasions. Like in real life, this DVD really shows his very detailed teacher skills. Even though i have been training for almost 10 years now, this series still showed me new basic principles, which never crossed my minds. Like his prof Felipe Costa, his teaching method is very concept based. Dont except 100 different fancy techniques, expect the same concept over and over again, with different outcomes each time.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Game Changing!
Finishing Finishers by JM Holland & Zach Maslany
Zach and JM are top-tier instructors, and Grace is a world-******. My Jiu-Jitsu improves every time I watch their instructionals.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Worth every penny
Systematically Attacking From Closed Guard by Gordon Ryan
1st of all, I feel fortunate that we live in a time where we get access to leading minds in BJJ with such ease. Gordan's teaching style is clear. His thinking from every position is systematised (as you would expect from a Danaher Black Belt). He does exceptionally well with explaining concepts, dos and donts or crucial details meanwhile connecting systems to sub systems. If you are a practitioner that is more interested in the Why and not the How then this is for you.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great buy
Diamond Concept: The Diamond Guard Frame, Shield, Elegant, Pedal by Xande Ribeiro
Xande is one of the best, game changer.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗💎Great overall grappling gameplan
Gangster Grappling by Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is a delight to watch/listen to in any context. However, in this series he sets you up with a mentality and gameplan for a top minded game and more grappling specific sequences as opposed to BJJ lineages. Coming from BJJ, this really opened my mindset and toolbox.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Pin escapes
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Excellent. Lots of content.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Survive then thrive
Diamond Concept: The Diamond Guard Frame, Shield, Elegant, Pedal by Xande Ribeiro
This video has been amazing. I was lucky enough to find this instructional early into my white belt. The concepts shown here have been immensely helpful in my progression through green belt. After months of practice with these concepts I am confident enough that I can roll with anyone in my gym up to purple belt and not get tapped out. This instructional has helped me survive on the mat so I can begin to thrive in my rolls. Highly recommend.
Response from BJJ FanaticsAwesome! Keep dedicating yourself and never stop studying!Great buy!
The Buchecha Half Guard by Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida
Marcus teaches easily helpful and powerful positions. This made my overall bjj game much much better than it was.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent, as expected
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Excellent, as expected
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗effective defense structures
The Grilled Chicken Guard Retention System by Priit Mihkelson
Although I am a big guy myself, I used to be afraid of big guys passing my guard all time. Now I am not that concerned, because even if my guard is passed, I can simply use other structures to protect myself. Frames, panda, proper turtle, running man... Yes, it's rather older men game, but I don't care, I wish I can roll til 80's ))
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Like the way you explain
Power Switch Guard Retention and Genius Back Takes by Mikey Musumeci
Like the way you explain
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Gangster Grappling by Chael Sonnen
Gangster Grappling by Chael Sonnen
Fundamentally sound techniques that can be used by grapplers of all levels of experience.
Response from BJJ Fanatics😎A Foundation of Basics
Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
This instructional set needs to be in everyone's library. There were some things I did not know that have improved my game. Job well done with these videos.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Guard Passing Blueprint
The Science of Guard Passing by Lucas Lepri
Great content here. Lucas dives deep into various guard passing systems, from basic knee cuts to complex lapel guard passes. This is must-have material for old school and new school jiu jitsu players.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻JD is the best BJJ
Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
JD is the best BJJ teacher.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great Instructional!
The No Gi Deep Half Guard 2.0 by Jeff Glover
This is by far the very best bjj Instructional that I've ever purchased. Organized, detailed, and very informative. I can't recommend it enough!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻I’ve come to the realization
Old School Efficient BJJ by Chris Haueter
I’ve come to the realization that mastering the basics in Jiu-Jitsu is the foundation for all future progress. The breakdown of each move gives additional perspective that you may have overlooked in your game. It’s not just an explanation of how, but why.
Response from BJJ Fanatics👊🏼👊🏼Cruci-fix by Tomas Lisboa
Cruci-fixing - 30 Easy Setups & Finishes From This Forgotten Position by Thomas Lisboa
its great video - after studying I going to make this technique in all my rolling! I guess I understand the material for 20-30 % but it works even on the first stage of learning!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Paradigm shifting concepts
Protecting & Generating Dynamic Offense From The Turtle by Priit Mihkelson
I have taken interest in how you choose words in you description of both movement and technique. Paradigm shifting and perhaps helping you is having English as a second language…...you need to think 'out of the box/mat' with words as you do with movement and conceptual thought. I put this to the test today. I changed the word ‘survival’ (which has a somewhat passive connotation) to ‘exploration’ during drilling. Interesting results on how the energy changed. Seemed like the JIU in jiu jitsu was more active and the idea of winning/losing in the rolls was diminished. As a side note, there is a lot to learn from your teaching by actually LISTENING to you talk. Your are giving away the ‘secrets’ with words as well as technique.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Never received the dvd I
Destroying The Lasso guard by Gustavo Batista
Never received the dvd I had ordered.
Fantastic
Russian Grappling Hacks by Rustam Chsiev
The takedown lessons are game-changing
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻No Gi Style with one Hunter of Submission
Luta Livre Concepts: Basic Submissions by Nicolas Renier
Just finished to watch ! i am really impressed by how these all technics because we can feel they are born for the No Gi style and we can play with to create an awesome system for our game !! Easy to see and understand the details and tips from you Nicolas ! Thanks !
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great detail
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
I bought this and literally the next day after watching I was able to get out of side control via the taught knee escape. I hit the move on a blue belt and my instructor. I really like Danaher's attention to detail.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Gangster grappling by Chael Sonnen
Gangster Grappling by Chael Sonnen
Very useful guide that can be learned by everybody
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent Resource
Knife Defense For The Street by Burton Richardson
Detailed technique breakdown, and application of those techniques is informative, really good!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Solo and Partner Drills for Rapid Development by Tom Deblass
Solo And Partner Grappling Drills For Rapid Improvement by Tom DeBlass
I was very impressed by Mr. Deblass' conceptual and eye opening method of teaching and explaining common movements between drills, carry overs into common situations in rolling. I have already implemented a few Solo Drills into morning warm ups. Thank you BJJ Fanatics and Mr. Deblass, I look forward to purchasing your Half Guard Domination, Butterfly Half Guard and Leg Attack DVDs.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great information
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Presented in an organized way to make it easy to follow.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great Product
Exit The System by Garry Tonon
The true value of this DVD set is how Tonon explains the concepts of escaping rather than simply showing random moves. Great!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻KEITH IS A MASTER!
EBI OT Mastery by Keith Krikorian
Keith is an absolute master of the EBI OT. There is nobody better to learn this from than him!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Clear and Concise, tons of info
Fundamentals of Functional Striking by Stephen Whittier
Stephen is a fellow Massachusetts based martial artist whom is very respected in our MMA Community, and this DVD is proof positive that the sentiment is spot on. As a striking coach I wanted to see the format and information provided here and was pleasantly surprised with the amount of quality instruction here for a fantastic price. This is hours of information that covers enough to get someone direction early or even well into their MMA striking progression. Great instructor (via Kru Mark), content (loved the wax on approach to round kicks) and easy to understand. Excellent, and highly recommended by a peer.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great explanation of the mechanics of the kimura
The instructional is very well put together. He breaks down the kimura and shows how to adapt it against flexible opponents and how to get the kimura grip against stronger opponents. He also throws so cool kesa gatame submissions. The amount of detail he gives is perfect.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Great instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great foundational instruction
Escapes from Everywhere by Bernardo Faria
Provides a very detailed foundation for escapes from many of the most common positions. Helps to fill in the gaps you may have in getting off the bottom.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Gold for escaping skills
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Prinzipiell perfekt! Ready to attack our purple belts haha
Response from BJJ Fanaticshahalove the fundamentals with a very relaxed teaching style!
Pure Jiu Jitsu by Luis Heredia
Professor Heredia is a legend. Rickson;s right hand man. These are great fundamentals with some added twists, especially the wristlocks. i'm a big believer in the invisible jiu-jitsu concepts from Rickson Gracie. Thank you!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤙🏼🤙🏼Amazing
Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
My game is changing for the better because of this. Greatstuff
Response from BJJ FanaticsAwesome, keep dedicating yourself!Great Purchase
EBI OT Mastery by Keith Krikorian
Great instructional on back and arm bar attacks and defenses. Not only helpful for those interested in EBI OT, but for improving attacks and defense from those two positions in general. Definitely a great purchase that will improve my overall game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics👊🏼👊🏼Was a good summary of poistions
Cruci-fixing - 30 Easy Setups & Finishes From This Forgotten Position by Thomas Lisboa
Was a good summary
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Mr. Danaher you are the
Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Mr. Danaher you are the best.)
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻awesome
Reverse De La Riva Formula Made Easy by Dante Leon
top drawer
Response from BJJ Fanatics😎🤗Worth It
Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Danaher's understanding of mechanics are probably the best in the world, and more importantly his explanations are easy to understand and implement immediately into your game. 5/5
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great buy!
The Closed Guard by Bernardo Faria
Bernardo explains each position in great detail.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome
10th Planet Fundamentals by JM Holland & Zach Maslany
Awesome
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome video
The Triangle Machine by Craig Jones
Awesome video
Response from BJJ Fanatics😎