The Modern Butterfly Guard No Gi by Jon Satava
52 reviews Β· 5.0 / 5
Jon Satava Β· Combo
Seated Solutions by Jon Satava has 48 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from September 9, 2021 to July 12, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
24 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 5.0 |
| Black | 7 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 6 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 3 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 1 | 5.0 |

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insane
amazing
Amazingly structured instructional that covers the whole position!
Exactly what I needed to step up my guard retention
Everything is really well explained. Explanations are maybe a bit repetitive at times but the techniques are really good. He likes to keep things simple, and his techniques are simple, yet very effective. That's the way I like it too
This instructional video teaches how to effectively defend and counter an opponent's attacks from a seated position. You will learn how to respond to an opponent's movements in various positions and situations.
Insane
very insane stuff
Satava never disappoints, defenses from sitting guard position from every possible attack:. Techniques explained in detail
Seated Solutions is packed with advanced fundamentals for retained seated guard in no gi. Satava is a clear and effective instructor.
just exellent
After watching once, I came back to this one when certain issues started occurring. Most of the problems ive had with my seated guard is covered in this instructional. A must for all seated guard players!
good
I was able to use tactics my very next class after starting these videos. I love butterfly guard and Satava has an amazing understanding of the position!
Circling back to this one, When i purchased it i was just learning the seated guard position as a new blue belt, now a few years later, Im coming back to this instructional for answers to common issues ive had. Amazing for anyone learning seated guard position.
Great content for seated guard players.
Great compliment to butterfly! Works very well helps with a lot of different solutions and transitions.
Very good instructional
This is a great addition to butterfly guard. It adds a lot of counters and solutions to common problems
Great approach and I use this as a supplemental information to GR's seated guard system.
great details
Jon is a great facilitator and was able to showcase and present new perspective in a way it gives us different varied concepts of the traditional seated attacks and butterfly situations.
great variety of tips to develop a seated guard game
butterfly guard and half guard solutions from an excellent instructor and competitor
great instructional
great
Jon does a great job explaining different options that you have for escaping to seated guard and more. This is a great look into some easier escapes for those that prefer this type of game.
Time and time again I revisit this instructional and Jon Satava has outlined some great butterfly guard retention tactics. I have been able to apply this in sparring more often. A must have in your BJJ Fanatics library!
J. S. provided an unique instructional for recovering guard seated or supine and get back up to seated position. Furthermore it is about reattacking immediately after recovery or even during recovery. Explained in simple steps and with proper details. Love it!
Must have for butterfly enthusiasts. A lot of info helping with retention and recovery
good solid fundamentals from seated guard great addition to anyone wanting to play this position
In this Jon brilliantly explains the details of retaining butterfly guard.He has mind blowing insights and solutions to issues a lot of butterfly players face. This inscrtuctional is exellent.
Really liked this instructional. Itβs unique information thatβs hard to find elsewhere and fits into an aggressive system. Most people just go for the usual supine recovery β which is fine if youβre playing a supine guard. But here you can be back up to an aggressive stance in no time.
I didnβt know what to expect but bought based on the title. Some good contents and interesting details. Enough details to make the techniques executable without overwhelming with detail.
Alot of Good Material!!
Everything you want to know about playing seated guard. So many nuances of playing seated guard are covered here and for a very reasonable price point. Highly recommended.
Satava is a butterfly guard wizard
I really enjoyed Satavaβs system for maintaining guard and guard recovery. This will prove essential for a good butterfly guard game.
Clear, easy to follow. Helped my game a ton.
Great Details
I could learn the movement when Iβm on seated guard.
Dope
A great guide to guard retention from seated/butterfly guard. Simple principles that chain together and are applicable to gi or no gi.
Needs for everyone
Just what I was looking for to help my seated guard retention very detailed. Great job again bjjfanatics.
It really addressed a big gap in my game.
What I liked most about the instructional was that it utilized the principal of off balancing your opponent as not only a defense against submissions but an opportunity to counter with sweeps, front Headlock, back takes, and open guard recovery.
One of the best insteuctionals I have purchased from BJJ Fanatics. I have always struggled with open guard retention but since practicing coach Satavaβs techniques it has gotten much better. He breaks down all scenarios on hiw someone can get passed from seated guard n gives solutions. HIGHLY recommend.
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