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The Mussolini Lock 50/50 Is Broken: The Attack That Changes The Rules Of Leg Locking by Daniel Schuardt reviews
The Mussolini Lock 50/50 Is Broken: The Attack That Changes The Rules Of Leg Locking by Daniel Schuardt has 30 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from September 30, 2026 to October 17, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Who reviewed The Mussolini Lock 50/50 Is Broken: The Attack That Changes The Rules Of Leg Locking by Daniel Schuardt
30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 7 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 6 | 4.83 |
| Purple | 6 | 5.0 |
| White | 1 | 5.0 |
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The reviews
so fun!
it is useful for beginners
Mussolini Lock!!
Well is it safer to break shins vs destroying ACLs, MCLs, LCLs, or PCLs? I’m not sure but we should be brave enough to find out!
You've been warned!!
This is a great instructional!!! I've been training since 2011, and I always appreciate seeing someone bringing a different perspective to a position! There is a lot of good information here, and Daniel does a great job of breaking everything down in a way that's easy to understand and apply! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking to add something different to your game. And fair warning, make sure you're accounting for the Mussolini Lock in your 50/50 exchanges going forward! It definitely needs to be patched or nerfed lol. Don't forget to tag him if you hit it on social media!
Amazing instructional I watch over and over
A very thorough course on everything about the Mussolini lock. This course changed my game dramatically. I highly recommend getting this course immediately.
Game changer
Great all around instructional for 50/50 attacks and innovative Mussolini lock position by Daniel
This is quality 💯🔥
Thorough detail and instant results
One of the best instructionals on bjjfanatics, I appreciate all the details Daniel took the time to share. Highly recommend.
Amazing instructional! Must have if you love foot locks.
I could tell this was going to be amazing within the first 5 minutes. Looking forward to trying these techniques in rolling!
The Mussolini Lock 50/50 Is Broken: The Attack That Changes The Rules Of Leg Locking by Daniel Schuardt
Absolutely unreal instructional. The details on the Mussolini Lock system are nasty in the best possible way, but what really stood out to me were the finishing mechanics from backside 50/50 — especially the hip placement and positioning details that make the whole thing feel substantially tighter and more controlled. There are so many little adjustments in here that immediately make sense once you see them demonstrated properly. I’m already looking forward to adding a few snapped shins to the career win column and using those backside 50/50 details to apply some serious knee-shredding pressure in competition. Clear teaching, brutal mechanics, and genuinely useful details that I’ll be adding straight into my game. Excellent instructional.
Efficient and funny
Bleu-belt friendly, IBJJF gi and no-gi compatible. Delivered by an unique and lovely couple.
awesome
really good mechanics and really makes an intricate system like 50/50 into a more understandable system that helps those new and advanced make a lot of progress
changes the meta
no more relaxing in 50/50 *sigh*
The Nuclear Option
Game changer, can’t wait to use it in the gym.
Cool guy cool instructional
Monkey squeeze leg happy
Game changer
Awesome instructional! I love the simplicity and effectiveness of the lock. Just like Daniel said, “Why did I never know to do that?” 🙂 The entries and other variations of the lock are sick too. And that Gi variation… 🔥 Really good stuff!
Incredibly powerful and ridiculously simple
The Mussolini Lock is incredibly powerful and ridiculously simple to catch. Dan's instructional is thorough, showing entries from just about anywhere. Frankly most of us don't have a game diverse enough to use all the options. But whatever your game is you'll find Dan has provided the details and context you'll need to add this lock. Dan's got tons of great content online across social media so if you've watched any you'll know he's got a great sense of humor and this comes through in the instructional. It never gets dry or tedious. His casual but detailed approach makes it seem more like you're in a private lesson. Highly recommended!
great details
great details
Aussie Aussie Aussie
10/10. Never watched an instructional that’s made me laugh so much. Dan is a legend and great teacher, going to change the game.
Dan has arrived!
Been following Dan and his online content for a few years now. I was really keen to see some long form content from him and it's finally arrive. It is just as good as I hoped contains a heap of fantastic details to help anyone at any level. Thanks Dan!
Dan is a great teacher presenting good content
The instructional contains much more than the main move, he shows transitions and other connective submissions. Dan is a lively techer who cracks jokes from time to time which keeps your attention on the content. The price is reasonable and the info is fresh presented in an informative and fun way.
Awesome technique
Awesome video! Was great seeing his ADCC run, so wanted to check out this video. Production is fantastic and can’t wait to unleash the move!
Mussolini lock
Great success
Amazing teaching
This is the first instructional I've bought in a long time and it is absolutely worth it. Dan is an excellent teacher and the technique is game changing. Enjoying it and can't wait to apply in training!
Great details on the new meta he created
The Manchild gives great details on the leglock he created and made famous at adcc. I stole it from him after watching him do it and now I get to see the exact details he uses and it’s only tightened my ability and given me new ways to enter the position. Must buy for anyone trying to level up their footlock… no shin breaking game.
Bombadirro Crocadillo
Awesome instructional, breaking shins is the new meta
Dan is the Man
Dan is a workhorse in his social media, as well as his training. When I heard he was coming out with an instructional on Fanatics I swore I’d be in on day one. His creativity and personality shine in teaching bjj, and I truly respect his dedication to organization and clear communication. Very grateful for the speed of getting this new leg lock tech after his debut at ADCC 2026. He showed the world that he’s a competitive force to reckon with for years to come. I’m excited to see what other content he’ll come up with, and I love the breadth of coverage he has for the Mussolini lock (IBJJF/bi legal is awesome hahaha). Thanks man, hope you make a million!
Great New Leg Lock – Mussolini Lock Is Awesome
Really good technique and definitely recommended. This is a new style of leg lock for me, and the Mussolini Lock is awesome. I’m going to study it hard and practice until I can use it well in sparring. Thanks for sharing such a great instructional, Manchild!
Revolutionary content!
I quickly purchased this instructional after watching Dan use it at ADCC against Pixley and O'Flanagan. Really comprehensive information here, with clear and engaging instruction which creates the perfect combo! Highly recommend this instructional, you will definitely catch higher belts with this Dictator Deadlock and you will have a laugh while learning with Dan's humour within the instructional.
Highly recommend this series.Such a devastating technique and this instruction is so so good
This is painfully legit
I haven’t even dove into the good stuff yet but this man hit me with the Mussolini lock about 20 times in a night of sparring. I thought maybe it was because I’m an idiot… That is until I watched him sub 2 world class athletes a week later with the very same move, which in turn made me realize, I’m still an idiot but at least it’s not because I got caught by it.