Beat wrestlers by winning front head and chaining to high-percentage strangles and back takes.
The Bottom Line
If wrestling frustrates you, this is Craig’s answer. You will get entries to front head from standing, top, and guard, then learn to finish and take the back. The back-attack chapter alone is worth it for many buyers.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Anti-wrestling seekers
Skip if: You need takedowns
Tech focus: Front Headlock, Anaconda, Darce, Peruvian Necktie, Rear Body Lock, Back Takes, Ushiro Sankaku
Biggest takeaway: Front head unlocks the back.
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What You'll Learn
An 8-part system to shut down shots, win front head, and finish. It blends entries from standing, guard, and top with a full back-attack module.
Great for grapplers facing strong wrestlers or wanting reliable guillotines, anacondas, and rear-naked finishes.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Front Headlock
- Anaconda
- Darce
- Peruvian Necktie
- Snap Down Series
- Back Takes
- Ushiro Sankaku
- Rear Naked Strangle
- Go Behinds
- Rear Body Lock
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 6 hours and 11 minutes
- Volumes: 8
- Released: 2021
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I learned that a reliable front head-lock game makes even better wrestlers play defense and expose their back.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is a two-time ADCC silver medalist who blends wrestling concepts with submission grappling. He has elite wins over world champions and co-founded the B-Team. He is known for clear teaching and pragmatic systems. This set reflects his competitive focus on front head and back exposure.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Volume 8 back-attack details are standout and practical.
- Best front headlock guide for beginners; digestible and direct.
- Applies well to MMA-style scrambles and clinch situations.
- Worth picking up; comprehensive anti-wrestling framework.
- Broader than pure front head; covers counters across phases.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some found it underwhelming and too much basic wrestling.
- Very dense; can overwhelm newer grapplers.
- Not as step-by-step on takedowns as specialist wrestling sets.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Fastest Way: To Become an Effective Guard Passer (No Gi) by John Danaher – Pairs well for top pressure once you shut down shots.
- Back Attacks: Enter The System by John Danaher – Deep dive after front head transitions to the back.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Anti-Wrestling Equation on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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