Gangster Grappling by Chael Sonnen
91 reviews · 4.88 / 5
Chael Sonnen · Combo
Wrestling Fundamentals From The Bad Guy by Chael Sonnen has 106 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.94 out of 5. 94% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from July 20, 2019 to November 5, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
28 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 | 12 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 9 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 4 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 2 | 5.0 |
| Black | 1 | 5.0 |

Wrestling Fundamentals From The Bad Guy by Chael Sonnen is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $79.00 USD. View Wrestling Fundamentals From The Bad Guy by Chael Sonnen on BJJ Fanatics
Goes over general concepts. Not neccesarly a whole system. Very helpfull
Quick video to brush up on my wrestling before I considering competing in a local wrestling tourney
I never wrestled in HS or anything so I've got a bit of a curve when it comes to my BJJ stand-up game. This video is super helpful and very easy to understand. it's also very re-watchable. you'll get something new every time.
Solid instructional. Highlights the small details that many videos gloss over.
Chael is a great teacher. I never wrestled before but even lacking that experience the teaching was clear and easy to follow. If recommend it to anyone who wants to learn. I can't evaluate the content from an experienced wrestler's perspective but as a complete newcomer to the sport, I feel like I learned a lot.
Great wrestling info from the bad guy!
The bad guy gives great details and explanations of wrestling basics.
Never wrestled before this helped me alot
As someone who’s really struggling with the takedown game , I found this really helpful.
I really learn a lot from the way Chael delivers information.
Good Instructional on Wrestling Fundamentals, concentrates a lot on chain wrestling and basic positions. Good Instructional by Chael Sonnen
This had some great options for setups and chain wrestling and the course is really entertaining and easy to follow
Really enjoy the content and presentation of the chain wrestling!
Great instructional for improving wrestling fundamentals
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Great wrestling course
Using this, my wrestling has been upgraded in a HUGE way. I now wrestle everyone at my dojo and do fairly well. The Gangster is real!
Well the bad guy is an amazing instructor what else can i say
comprehensive fundamental wrestling system. Lots of great take aways.
brilliant stuff packed full of important stuff no filler. one of my favourite instructionals.
I bought this the other day. Watched a quarter of it yesterday. Tapped a blue belt with a single leg-back take-to a crossface using the techniques in THIS VIDEO. Def suggest it!
Simple and easy to understand. At times he does flawlessly executes a double that he chains together with the other techniques in a way that not just anyone can do, but other than that really great video.
Excellent instructional and a must-have for anyone learning modern submission grappling without previous wrestling experience. Sonnen gives amazing details that can make all the difference. Game changer.
great stuff
I wrestled in junior high and high school over 20 years ago, so it was great to rehash the fundamentals with Uncle Chael. He does an excellent job explaining setups to takedowns, chain wrestling, bottom wrestling, drills and more.
wonderful explanations from the bad guy
This is broken down very well. Chael reminds me of my high school wrestling coach with his mannerisms and the way he explains things. Excellent for beginners!
This is a very good instructional for wrestlers, but especially for BJJ practitioners. Some of these wrestling fundamentals are not taught to us in BJJ class.
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Excellent!
Must have instructional Nothing else
the man never miss
Basically a “so you wish you wrestled in high school, here’s what you missed”. Charles does a great job
Chael does a great job breaking down the basics. Everything you need to develop a solid understanding of wrestling techniques, drills, and the sport itself can be found here.
The charisma makes it an easy watch. and he always uses very good simple techniques !
Great instructional to learn the essentials of wrestling.
Excellent course. Highly recommended. Good instructor.
massively beneficial
I regrettably never wrestled in high school or middle school, so this is a good crash course in the fundamentals.
love it
Very useful explanations and love how everything is chained together. This helped me understand more on what to do and to keep myself in an advantage.
The bad guy, Provides amazing wrestling fundamentals that can be applied to either jujitsu or wrestling. Being a high school wrestler I find it very important to constantly work on fundamentals fundamentals can be applied to jujitsu, which makes your standup game easier.
Entertaining and informative!!! Loved it!!!
good
Great wrestling video. Chael is great at explaining and detailing correct fundamentals and techniques for winning grappling.
Great Fundamental Teaching of Wrestling! Look no Further!
At our gym we don't have a wrestling class. Besides working take downs, hand fighting, etc in BJJ this instructional has really helped me out in implementing more wrestling into my game. As someone who didn't wrestling through highschool I've wanted to improve on it. Thank you!
in this dvd Chael shows the fundamentals of wrestling. he shows incredible technique and kept me engaged the hole time.
It's not too broad or too narrow. The bad guy delivers as promised.
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