A complete knee on belly system for gi and no-gi, built on control then submissions.
The Bottom Line
You will learn hybrid knee rides, control principles, and over 30 submissions. You will practice chaining chokes and armlocks without losing the pin. You will not get advanced competition strategy.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: All-round top players
Skip if: You hate long series
Tech focus: Ezekiel Choke, Kimura, Chain Attacks
Biggest takeaway: Mobility beats strength
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What You'll Learn
A full roadmap that treats knee on belly as a dynamic submission hub. Volume structure covers control, gi chokes, no-gi chokes, limb exposure, and chaining. Strong emphasis on mobility and hybrid knee rides that smaller grapplers can apply.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Knee On Belly Control
- Ezekiel Choke
- Cross Collar Choke
- Baseball Bat Choke
- North South Choke
- Arm Triangle
- Armbar
- Kimura
- Omoplata
- Chain Attacks
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 13 minutes
- Volumes: 6
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I placed this second because it balances structure with breadth and makes KOB accessible to different body types.
Why Aaron Benzrihem?
Aaron Benzrihem is Bernardo Faria's first black belt, active competitor and instructor with a growing YouTube presence and clear, structured teaching.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Posters call Benzrihem a helpful, active instructor in the community.
- Lightweight grapplers report KOB works well when built on mobility and wedges.
- Threads highlight knee on belly as a reaction-forcing platform, not pain only.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some say much of his KOB material appears on his YouTube for free.
- A few dislike any pain-compliance knee-on-neck approaches.
- Some no-gi only posters feel KOB is harder to stabilize without grips.
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Smart Alternatives
- Knee On Belly Domination – Shorter path if you want quick wins. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Precise Side Control & Knee On Belly Attacks – Cleaner gi sequences from a world champion. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Basics To Advanced: The Knee on Belly Attack Encyclopedia on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
