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This page lists reviews 12,901–12,950 of 89,207, newest first, covering 2025-11-13 to 2025-11-14. 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 12,901–12,950
love it.
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Most guys at my gym don't invert. I already look bizarre to everyone else now that I'm trying to do some of the inversions that Danaher considers fundamental. I've watched all the general instructions from the videos but have not gotten to the specific instructions for specific responses to specific passes that fill the last few videos of this series. I just thought I would learn the general movements then use the specific defenses as things I look up as I troubleshoot difficult passers. In fact what I am focusing on every day right now is video 3, which is perhaps 9 of what JD considers the basic movements of guard retention in jiu jitsu (none of which I thought of previously as essential). Just drilling those a little bit for a week or two has changed my game, and I really just got started. I really see a lot of potential just based on integrating JD's general principles. I used to make fun of JD, but now I am eating crow--this stuff is gold.
I'm not surprised
Enter The System Bundle by John Danaher
There is no one better, John Danaher has brilliant observations and strategies for the sport. He's the best in the world imo.
Serious detail
Enter The System Bundle by John Danaher
So much detail! Much to learn
cool stuff / off-beat
Tactical Turtle by Neil Melanson
I'm only on the second video. Melanson has interesting takes, slightly off-beat from what most bjj people would teach. Lots of wrestling influence. Kind of perfect if you want something that most bjj people have not really seen before.
If you are a triangle specialist you need this
Invisible Triangle concepts by Braulio Estima
This guy teaches stuff your daddy never showed you about triangles. It's rare that you even find someone who is aware that reverse triangles exist. Estima is one of the world's leading experts on how to do these triangles at the highest level. Some of his ideas seem so easy when you watch the videos but I have found them hard to pull off, like what he calls the "gubber guard" triangles. The biggest insight that probably helped me the most was the relationship between reverse triangles and kimuras. Like I said, if you are a triangle specialist you have to study Braulio Estima if you have any self-respect. He's one of the leading lights.
Great stuff
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
Exhaustive details to round out hg game no matter what your style
completely changed my game
Knee Lever John Wayne Sweep Engineering by Adam Wardzinski
This video really made me much more dangerous from half guard. I had watched another video that got me started on the giggler sweep and I was able to catch a lot of people, but this is more powerful than the other video series. I still use what I learned in this video but I have moved on to other techniques I am trying to apply from half guard. But really I became more dangerous once I learned this. It's well organized, it's possible to study it systematically. I really like Wardzinski's teaching style also.
cool ideas
The Triangle Machine by Craig Jones
I use the mounted triangle from this instructional routinely. It's awesome. I've used it on good people. Imo it's better than the Rener mounted triangle technique. I haven't hit the flying triangle from this video ever (yet). Granted I don't usually get lined up for uchimatas, much less jump my leg on the guy's back--but I should because I will be the toast of the town if I can do a flying triangle. I use his fundamental techniques from this video, and I can tap people without even locking my legs (at least during drills, I don't believe I've ever tried it live, and it's not necessary anyway, it's just good to know, for technique). I haven't watched this video again in probably over a year, and it's only from reviewing the table of contents that I realized how valuable this video has already been to me.
the goat
The Marcelo X Guard by Marcelo Garcia
excellent
Howdy
Knee Lever John Wayne Sweep Engineering by Adam Wardzinski
Learn from the Polish butterfly master another great tool for being a successful and versatile BJJ practitioner. Great and good to implement teaching style. Highly recommended
awesome
Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
Half guard is what I have been focusing on. Imo don't spin your wheels working on closed guard. Learn whatever they teach in class, try to be adequate. But if you want more bang for your buck focus on other guards. Half guard is awesome. Danaher covers things I have studied from other people but gives added detail or he focuses on different elements. I've watched only the first of 8 videos and I already have things I expect to use to inflict my will on my training partners tonight.
One of Europe‘s finest
FREE Mini Course Down Right Sloppy Half Butterfly by Eoghan O'Flanagan
Comprehensive and quick intro in a very strong and playful guard position.
GREAT
Catch Wrestling Turtle Encyclopedia: Attacking The Turtle by Joel Bane
TOP
GREAT
STF Attack Series by Erik Paulson
TOP
Simple and Effective
Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You're Older or Less Athletic - Bottom Game by John Danaher
Great bottom game plan for those who want to slow things down.
Amazing teaching
Master The Move: The Shoulder Crunch Series by John Danaher
John Danaher´s teaching is amazing. All the attention to details makes it extremely easy to understand the core concepts and how to put it in action. For me, the shoulder crunch techniques presented to be absolutely efficient even having bad flexibility and mobility and also a torn ACL. It has been helping me against younger and bigger training partners and helped me opening a vast attacks opportunities instead of relying only in a deffensive guard.
John danaher fastest way tonbcoming effective in standing position
The Fastest Way: To Becoming Effective In Standing Position by John Danaher
Great Video eye opend
Concise Congruent Coaching
The Collar Tie Formula: Defense and Counter Attacks by Dan Vallimont
Not all athletes make good coaches. Some of the wrestling vids I've seen are very hard to follow. Dan breaks it down in a progressive and sensible way.
Great
Sloppy Seconds: Countering The Outside Passer by Eoghan O' Flanagan
Great
Technical Wizard
The Complete Butterfly Guard by Marcelo Garcia
One of the greatest to ever do it
A other great instruction
Polish Power Smash Passing by Adam Wardzinski
Adams dvds are pure gold. It's so easy to learn from him . He gives all his knowledge and more
very interesting
Closed Guard Attacks For All Levels by Dan Covel
A very interesting. More than technics this video teaches how to break our opponents posture and how to get an offensive guard.
Power switch guard retention
Power Switch Guard Retention and Genius Back Takes by Mikey Musumeci
Some golden nuggets from a world class grappler. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 starts was in comparison with some other courses I’ve done one this platform the content density is much lower. But the price is much lower too, so I should have guessed!
Power Switch Guard Retention and Genius Back Takes by Mikey Musumeci
Some golden nuggets from a world class grappler. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 starts was in comparison with some other courses I’ve done one this platform the content density is much lower. But the price is much lower too, so I should have guessed!
Darce
Darce Destruction by Sean Yadimarco
Darces Everywhere, great success!
So simple but so effective
The American Jiu Jitsu Guillotine System by Jake Shields
Easiest instructional ive watched details are really simple to follow and easy to watch
Great video
BJJ Fanatics Ultimate Submissions
I have learnt all the moves before, but this video offered much better explanations with details
A must-have for those starting out wrassling!
Clinch Wrestling Basics by Pat Smith
Pat has tremendous knowledge regarding the fundamentals and explains the why of the technique. He follows through after the drills with actual application in certain scenarios.
North South Choke
The Complete North South Choke by Marcelo Garcia
Great,directly applied it in class
Superb
X Guard Evolution: Set Ups, Control, Sweeps,Back Attacks and Submissions by Andy Murasaki
Just started watching this. So far everything is very good!
Awesome system
Special "K" Guard by Neil Melanson
I was already a big triangle guy, but this has given me a ton of new ways to threaten any time my partner is seated.
Must get for No Gi Judo
No-Gi Judo Throws by Shintaro Higashi
Excellent Concepts for anyone interested in No Gi Judo. Shintaro's experience and teaching skills make this a must get if you are interested in No Gi Judo.
Good Video
No Gi Judo For Grapplers by Satoshi Ishii
Good Video and Concepts for No Gi judo
Excellent Video
No-Gi Judo Throws by Shintaro Higashi
Excellent Concepts for anyone interested in No Gi Judo. Shintaro's experience and teaching skills make this a must get if you are interested in No Gi Judo.
Absolutely amazing
Systematically Attacking The Legs by Gordon Ryan
This really helped me level up my leg attacks
Good choice!
No Gi Open Guard Volume 2: De La Riva & Waiter by Lachlan Giles
His videos will always be a good option and give a great experience! 👍�
Very good- step by step!
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
It’s a framework with proper applications and programming routine. Plus a clear understanding of the need to shadow grappling in the head ( as well, better as fundamental). Then there is that 5 minutes narration on shadow grappling and it’s execution. Brilliant.
Really good
BJJ For The Street by Burton Richardson
I really liked this. I never really think of BJJ the way they teach it in this video. I would definately recomend this video. Alot of the techniques are not just for the streets either. Its alot of good stuff .
new guard
The Pendejo Guard by Craig Jones
great review on playing guard and new options to work with
Beautiful
Intro To The Upside-Down by Danny Maira And Nick Salles
Beautiful! What a beautiful instructional — top-notch teaching to dive into the berimbolo and crab ride. Congrats, Nick and Danny!
Weight Training
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
Great outline with good details added and outside sources included
Supine
Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Supine Position by Gordon Ryan
Gold as usual
Weight Training Amazing Outline
Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel
Great outline with good details added throughout the video. Starting with a big picture and focusing on details with some outside sources added
Excellent
Attacking The Arm From Everywhere No Gi by Mica Galvao
Awesome attacks
Straight to the point
Precision Attacks and Sweeps From Butterfly Half and Knee Shield by Shawn Melanson
Great information easy to watch and study. Recommend to anyone looking for more attacks and control from bottom position!
Leotine FTW
The Leotine Effective Guillotine Attacks by Leozada Nogueira
5 star info but the production quality of the video is not the best.
great half guard dvd
The 10th Planet Half Guard by Zach Maslany
great half guard dvd
Ageless juijitsu top game
Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You're Older Or Less Athletic - Top Game Gi by John Danaher
Amazing details I feel like my guard passing has improved
Leg defenses
Scientifically Shutting Down Modern Leg Attacks by Kade & Tye Ruotolo
This has improved my escapes from leg entanglements.
Ageless juijitsu
Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You're Older Or Less Athletic - Top Game Gi by John Danaher
Amazing details I feel like my guard passing has improved