We ranked every Magid Hage BJJ Fanatics course by community reception, system quality, and real-world applicability. Use this to pick the right fit for your game.
Half Guard Life Guard
Turn half guard into a reliable base with knee lever entries, underhooks, and back takes that work in gi and no-gi.
Home Run Derby: Baseball Chokes From Everywhere
Master Magid's baseball bat choke from every position and turn passes into instant finishes.
Submissions Before Position
Use fast, legal ambush submissions to break passes and score before position is fully secured.
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🥋 #1 Half Guard Life Guard by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based, Conceptual
Best for: All Levels
Format: Both
Runtime: 5 hours and 57 minutes
Volumes: 6
Biggest takeaway: Underhook wins halves
Techniques: Half Guard, Knee Lever, Back Takes
- The Best of Both Worlds – You want underhook and overhook tie-ins for half guard.
- Strait To Mount – Prefer a top-first pathway off knee cut sequences.
- Submissions Before Position – Add fast finishes to half guard entries.
You learn a connected half guard built around the knee lever and underhook. You get sweeps, back takes, and mount options in gi or no-gi. You will not get a loose move collection.
✅ Pros
- The system flows cleanly from entries to finishes.
- Ties underhooks, knee lever, and reverse lockdown with practical drills.
- Works across gi and no-gi with universal grips.
⚠️ Cons
- Runtime is not listed, so planning sessions is harder.
- Requires comfort entering on underhooks against crossface pressure.
- Price is higher than single-topic sets.
💡 I found the knee lever timing makes dogfight battles effortless once you commit to the angle. Recommendation: Buy it now.
🥋 #2 Home Run Derby: Baseball Chokes From Everywhere by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based, Technique Collection
Best for: All Levels
Format: Gi
Runtime: 1 hour and 26 minutes
Volumes: 4
Biggest takeaway: Grip order matters
Techniques: Baseball Bat Choke, North South, Knee On Belly
- Submissions Before Position - You want more submission variety beyond the baseball choke.
- Not Judo (Joel Tudor & Magid Hage) - You like gi grips and lapel-based attacks.
- The Best of Both Worlds - You want overhook setups that funnel to chokes.
You learn the baseball bat choke from bottom, top, and standing. You get precise grip order and finishing mechanics that work under pressure. You will not get broader no-gi strangling systems.
✅ Pros
- Single-weapon focus makes practice simple and sticky.
- Includes bottom-side setups that catch confident passers.
- Backed by high-level match finishes.
⚠️ Cons
- Highly position-specific; broader choking curriculum not included.
- Failure cases can concede dominant positions.
- Limited no-gi instruction.
💡 I learned to accept the pass to tighten the choke and rotate belly-down only after the grips are fully set. Recommendation: Buy it now.
🥋 #3 Submissions Before Position by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based, Technique Collection
Best for: Intermediate
Format: Both
Runtime: 5 hours and 58 minutes
Volumes: 8
Biggest takeaway: Attack before they settle
Techniques: Guillotine, Wristlock, Darce
- Reverse Armlock - You want a focused arm attack you can trigger early.
- The Best of Both Worlds - Prefer structured ties from underhooks and overhooks.
You learn when to strike with submissions during entries and passes. You get gi chokes and no-gi leg and upper body finishes. You will not get a slow, control-first curriculum.
✅ Pros
- Teaches timing windows most people ignore.
- Blends gi and no-gi chains for broader coverage.
- Pairs well with aggressive guard passing.
⚠️ Cons
- Concept can clash with strict position-first gyms.
- High volume; requires self-organization to study.
- Some options need above-average flexibility.
💡 I saw my pass success jump because threats forced easier follow-ups even when the first submission failed. Recommendation: Wait for daily deal.
🥋 #4 Reverse Armlock by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based
Best for: Intermediate
Format: Both
Runtime: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Volumes: 3
Biggest takeaway: Shoulder line matters most
Techniques: Reverse Armlock, Closed Guard, Half Guard
- Magids Abstract Armlocks - You want more armbar variety beyond the reverse line.
- Submissions Before Position - You prefer ambush-style armlocks during passes.
You learn reverse armlock mechanics that make the finish tight. You get entries from guard, half guard, and passing. You will not get a broad joint lock encyclopedia.
✅ Pros
- Highly focused and easy to drill.
- Explains shoulder and elbow paths clearly.
- Includes backup sweeps and double attacks.
⚠️ Cons
- Niche compared to standard armbars.
- Timing-sensitive against tight shells.
- No runtime listed.
💡 I stopped losing the arm once I lifted the elbow while turning the shoulder line into the lock. Recommendation: Wait for daily deal.
🥋 #5 The Best of Both Worlds by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based, Drill Heavy, Conceptual
Best for: All Levels
Format: Both
Runtime: 5 hours and 21 minutes
Volumes: 6
Biggest takeaway: Ties decide outcomes
Techniques: Underhook, Overhook, Knee Cut
- Half Guard Life Guard - You mainly play bottom half and want structure.
You learn to pummel and win underhooks or overhooks from stand-up to floor. You get knee cuts, triangles, and darce chains off those ties. You will not get a leg lock focus.
✅ Pros
- Bridges stand-up ties to guard and passing.
- Drill library makes practice straightforward.
- Pairs naturally with half guard and knee cut games.
⚠️ Cons
- Light on leg entanglement entries.
- Requires repetition to internalize tie switches.
- Runtime not exposed on product page.
💡 I stopped stalling in exchanges once I defaulted to pummeling for an overhook or underhook every time. Recommendation: Wait for daily deal.
🥋 #6 Gorilla Grips by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: Conceptual, Drill Heavy
Best for: All Levels
Format: Both
Runtime: 1 hour and 23 minutes
Volumes: 4
Biggest takeaway: Grips create offense
Techniques: Grip Fighting, Collar Grip, No-Gi Grips
- The Best of Both Worlds - Prefer tie-up systems that lead straight to attacks.
You learn to win and break grips that drive passing and guard. You get a no-gi tie-up chapter to keep control without lapels. You will not get a submission-heavy curriculum.
✅ Pros
- Clear, transferable gripping rules.
- Pairs with knee cut and collar sleeve games.
- Adds no-gi tie-ups many ignore.
⚠️ Cons
- Fewer highlight techniques; fundamentals focus.
- Repetition required before results show.
- No runtime on page.
💡 I started threatening earlier once I used grips to force angles instead of holding for comfort. Recommendation: Wait for daily deal.
🥋 #7 ADCC Trials Breakdown: Match Analysis & Winning Insights by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: Footage Breakdown, Conceptual
Best for: Advanced
Format: No-Gi
Runtime: 3 hours and 2 minutes
Volumes: 4
Biggest takeaway: Decisions win Trials
Techniques: Match Analysis, Knee Lever, Escapes
- Half Guard Life Guard - Prefer skill building over match analysis.
You learn how Magid structured Trials runs across brackets. You get knee lever setups, pacing, and escape priorities. You will not get a drill-heavy, beginner-friendly curriculum.
✅ Pros
- Rare first-person look at Trials strategy.
- Highlights priorities under ADCC rules.
- Shows how knee lever shapes scrambles.
⚠️ Cons
- Light on step-by-step drilling.
- Narrower audience than skill modules.
- Mostly no-gi specific.
💡 I built a better comp checklist by copying his pacing, reset choices, and escape priorities. Recommendation: Skip.
🥋 #8 Strait To Mount by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based
Best for: Intermediate
Format: Gi
Runtime: 2 hours and 16 minutes
Volumes: 4
Biggest takeaway: Mount beats side tracks
Techniques: Knee Cut, Front Headlock, Mount Series
- The Best of Both Worlds - Need tie-ups that set up the knee cut.
You learn to funnel knee cuts into mount without settling side control. You get front headlock combos and backsteps to defeat frames. You will not get bottom-player material.
✅ Pros
- Clear mount-first decision tree.
- Reduces time stuck in side control battles.
- Good value for targeted passers.
⚠️ Cons
- Limited no-gi focus.
- Requires strong base against frames and hooks.
- No runtime listed.
💡 I started scoring more because I stopped accepting side control when mount was available. Recommendation: Wait for daily deal.
🥋 #9 Magids Abstract Armlocks by Magid Hage
Instructor: Magid Hage
Style: System Based, Technique Collection
Best for: Intermediate
Format: Both
Runtime: 2 hours and 44 minutes
Volumes: 4
Biggest takeaway: Angles create finishes
Techniques: Margarida Armbar, Shotgun Armbar, Choi Bar
- Reverse Armlock - Prefer a tighter, fundamentals-first armlock focus.
You learn unconventional armlocks from mount, side, passing, and turtle. You get chains that complement reverse armlock grips. You will not get a beginner-first armlock primer.
✅ Pros
- Distinct entries that surprise experienced partners.
- Integrates with reverse armlock details.
- Good variety across positions.
⚠️ Cons
- Flashier options need extra mat time.
- Less emphasis on control after failed attempts.
- No runtime listed.
💡 I started seeing armbar chances during passes once I looked for shoulder line errors rather than classic grips. Recommendation: Wait for daily deal.
How we ranked Magid Hage instructionals
We weighted community reception most, using r/bjj opinions across 2018–2025. Next came system clarity: does the course form a cohesive path rather than a move dump? Applicability mattered too: can beginners or hobbyists use it, and does it work in both gi and no-gi? Instructor authority was a given here, so it served as a tie-breaker alongside production quality. Finally, we used recency and distinctiveness to separate similar offerings.
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