Add dead orchard and truck endgames to close rounds from closed guard and turtle.
The Bottom Line
You learn how to triangle the arms for tight armbars and how to link truck into finishes. The material assumes you can already get to closed guard or truck. You will not get basic closed guard posture-breaking fundamentals; this is conversion and finishing.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Finishers
Skip if: Short-limbed
Tech focus: Dead Orchard, Armbar, Truck, Spider Web
Biggest takeaway: Trap both arms, then finish.
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What You'll Learn
Jeremiah Vance shows how to trap both arms with the dead orchard from closed guard and how to funnel truck control into armbars and other finishes.
It is an endgame course for players who already reach these positions but want higher conversion.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Dead Orchard
- Closed Guard
- Armbar
- Truck
- Spider Web
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like it as a specialist finisher pack for people who already flirt with dead orchard.
Why Jeremiah Vance?
Jeremiah Vance is an Eddie Bravo black belt known for creative closed guard submissions like the dead orchard. He has notable highlight finishes and competition experience documented by FloGrappling and other outlets. His instruction emphasizes tight control before dynamic finishes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- If your hips and leg length fit, dead orchard is lethal from closed guard.
- Clear explanation of how dead orchard differs from a standard triangle.
- Good troubleshooting threads exist for common DO setup issues.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Technique can be attribute dependent for shorter-limbed athletes.
- Some gyms do not have many partners familiar with DO defense.
- Requires disciplined posture breaking to avoid stalling.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Ultimate Path to the Rubber Guard – Mobility and drilling to access DO positions reliably. (Price: $79.00)
- Truck The World – Alternate route to back and slicer finishes. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The 10th Planet Dead Orchard and Truck Finishes on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
