Turn rides into high-percentage armlocks without giving space back.
The Bottom Line
This series shows how to pin, isolate, and then attack the arm. You get straight and bent arm locks that flow from kesa, side control, and mount. It is ideal if you prefer brutal simplicity over complex entanglements.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Top-control hunters
Skip if: You want leglocks
Tech focus: V1 Armlock, Americana, Armbar, Wristlock, Pinning, Rides
Biggest takeaway: Control beats flailing defense.
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What You'll Learn
Barnett systematizes straight and bent armlocks with rides and pins that keep opponents flat. The emphasis is control before torque, so entries feel safe yet decisive.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- V1 Armlock
- Americana
- Armbar
- Wristlock
- Pinning
- Ride Transitions
- Top Control
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 32 minutes
- Volumes: 6
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I learned that pin pressure makes armlocks feel inevitable, not risky scrambles.
Why Josh Barnett?
Josh Barnett is a pioneer of catch-influenced grappling for submission-only and MMA. His teaching favors pressure control, rides, and classic catch submissions. He has extensive competition and coaching credentials and a broad instructional catalog.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- One user said this made them fall in love with armlocks.
- Barnett often recommended for arm attacks off kesa and rides.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some see his older guard attack material as stack-heavy and old school.
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Smart Alternatives
- Championship Catch Wrestling: The Toe Hold – Expand into classic catch lower-limb pressure finishes. (Price: $127.00)
- Championship Catch Wrestling: Neck Locks – Pair armlocks with spine and neck attacks for a full top game. (Price: $127.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Championship Catch Wrestling: Arm Locks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
