Breaking The Triangle: Escapes, Counters & Sneaky Submissions by Joshua You
98 reviews · 4.99 / 5
Joshua You · Combo
Toe Fold and Shin Locks by Joshua You has 65 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 5.0 out of 5. 100% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from April 20, 2025 to May 27, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 16 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 15 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 13 | 5.0 |
| Black | 11 | 5.0 |
| White | 7 | 5.0 |

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Joshua You breaks down toe folds and shin locks in a way that’s easy to understand and doesn’t feel overly complicated. He explains the details really clearly and shows how small adjustments can make a huge difference in making the techniques actually work.
The techniques were explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way, making it easier to follow the setups, control positions, and finishes.
The shin lock setups were especially eye-opening, offering slick entries and surprising finishes that blend well with modern leg entanglement systems. The pacing stays sharp throughout, and the small adjustments shown make a huge difference in control and finishing ability.
What I liked was that Joshua You does not just throw random leg attacks together. He explains the control, the setups, and the little details that make everything work without feeling overly complicated.
I appreciated how practical the details were and how the instructional shows transitions and setups instead of just isolated submissions.
What really stands out is how he connects entries and setups, giving you options instead of isolated moves. It’s a smart resource for adding subtle but effective attacks to your game.
The video does a great job breaking down toe folds and shin-based attacks in a way that feels simple and usable. Joshua explains the positioning and pressure clearly, so you understand not just how to apply the submissions, but how to control your opponent leading up to them. It doesn’t feel rushed or overly complicated.
“Toe Fold and Shin Locks” by Joshua You feels like someone took the familiar leg lock playbook… folded it in half… and scribbled new rules in the margins with a grin.
This time the spotlight is on lower-body submissions that don’t get nearly as much attention as heel hooks or straight ankle locks, which actually makes the whole thing feel pretty fresh.
Joshua You teaches with a step-by-step approach, making toe holds and shin locks feel accessible, controlled, and easy to apply safely in live rolls.
At first, I wasn’t sold on the idea of “toe folds” instead of traditional toe holds. But after watching and drilling, it started to click. Joshua doesn’t just show techniques—he introduces an entirely different way to think about attacking the legs. The biggest takeaway is how accessible these submissions are—you can attack from almost anywhere, often without the complicated setups you’d expect.
If you can touch the foot, you can finish the fight.
The explanations are clear and focused, with an emphasis on proper positioning and control rather than just forcing submissions.
Joshua You explains toe folds and shin locks in a clear, step-by-step way that makes the details easy to understand and apply.
This instructional by Joshua You offers a unique and creative take on leg locks, focusing on lesser-known techniques like toe folds and shin locks. Instead of relying on traditional heel hooks or standard attacks, the video introduces a system that allows you to attack the legs from almost any position.
Joshua is able to connect attacks together. Instead of showing random techniques, Joshua You explains how to move from one submission to another, helping you build a more complete leg attack game.
The instructional does a great job of demystifying techniques that are often overlooked or misunderstood.
This video is an interesting and creative instructional for grapplers who want to expand their leg lock game. Instead of focusing on the common heel hooks and ankle locks, Joshua You introduces less common attacks like the toe fold and shin lock, showing how they can be effective submissions from many different positions.
The lessons about patience, resilience, and humility stand out just as much as the physical instruction. It feels like guidance from someone who has truly spent years learning, practicing, and reflecting.
Joshua keeps it real and practical, walking you through why these attacks work, the setups that actually land, and the little details that make the difference between a clean finish and a messy scramble.
I really enjoyed all the details explained in the videos
I really enjoyed all the details explained in the videos
It’s concise, practical, and straight to the point—exactly what you want in a technical resource. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to add effective toe and shin attacks to their game.
This video is a useful, well-organized resource for anyone looking to expand their grappling skill set, solidify their understanding of leg control, and learn submissions that can catch training partners by surprise.
Joshua devotes time to recognizing when an opponent is escaping, countering their counters, and even transitioning back to dominant positions when the submission doesn’t finish. It’s a complete picture, not a series of isolated snapshots.
98 reviews · 4.99 / 5
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