Stop takedowns safely, then counter with front headlock, trips, and re-shots.
The Bottom Line
You learn to neutralize the most common shots without giving up chokes or back exposure. The course then turns those defenses into quick counters. It does not teach full judo clinch systems; it is wrestling-centric for BJJ.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Standup skeptics
Skip if: You want pure offense
Tech focus: Takedown Defense, Single Leg Defense, Double Leg Defense, Body Lock Defense, Front Headlock, Anaconda, Guillotine
Biggest takeaway: Safe defense fuels fast counters.
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What You'll Learn
Five volumes covering stance, first-line hand defenses, single and double leg defenses, body-lock counters, and front-headlock re-attacks. The focus is avoiding submissions while denying scores, then countering into offense.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Takedown Defense
- Single Leg Defense
- Double Leg Defense
- Body Lock Defense
- Front Headlock
- Anaconda
- Guillotine
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 3 minutes
- Volumes: 5
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I noticed counter confidence rose once I had simple first-line hand defenses on autopilot.
Why Dante Leon?
Leon starts with stance and hand positioning differences between wrestling and jiu-jitsu. He threads guillotine, anaconda, and go-behind options into common shot defenses. It is pragmatic for athletes who fear guillotines when they sprawl.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Addresses BJJ-specific counters after sprawl to avoid submissions.
- Covers rear body-lock defense and switches that many overlook.
- Front headlock re-attacks give immediate scoring threats.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some athletes want pure offense rather than defense-first strategy.
- Limited gi-grip nuance for judo-centric standup.
- Volume count may feel long for beginners.
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Smart Alternatives
- Offensive Wrestling For Jiu Jitsu Vol. 1 – Switch to proactive singles and doubles. (Price: $97.00, 3 vols, 2021)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Basic Takedowns & Defense Counters for Jiu Jitsu on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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