A clean, drillable blueprint for escaping back control reliably.
The Bottom Line
You learn a structure for posture, wrist control, and safe hip turns that beginners can apply immediately. Each section ends in a stable guard or top position. The focus is clarity over flash, which is why many hobbyists report consistent progress.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Beginners to purple belts
Skip if: You want flashy moves
Tech focus: Structured Hand Fighting, Shoulder Slip, Hip Switch, Two On One, Body Triangle Escape
Biggest takeaway: Posture before pummeling.
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What You'll Learn
Danaher black belt Brian Glick teaches a concise, drillable back defense framework that beginners can follow and advanced students can refine. Emphasis is on posture, structured hand fighting, and safe transitions back to top.
Chapters are tightly organized, making it easy to review specific scenarios before class.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Structured Hand Fighting
- Shoulder Slip
- Hip Switch
- Granby Recoveries
- Two On One
- Cross Body Ride Escapes
- Body Triangle Escape
- Seatbelt Pummeling
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 6 hours and 8 minutes
- Volumes: 7
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I improved fastest by pairing the wrist-dominance drills with timed exits to guard rather than chasing top immediately.
Why Brian Glick?
Brian Glick is a long-time student and black belt under John Danaher. He is known for systematic instruction and precise fundamentals. Glick’s material emphasizes posture, base, and reliable sequences over athletic scrambles. His YouTube and seminar content have a reputation for clarity and practicality. He coaches a wide range of hobbyists and competitors.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Super clear explanations; easy to implement for white and blue belts.
- Concise organization makes it my go-to reference during training blocks.
- Great blend of concept and drill; I escaped more without scrambles.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Production is basic compared to premium mega-sets.
- Not as much live-round footage as some prefer.
- Some want deeper leg-entry counters after escapes.
Smart Alternatives
- A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes – More advanced, attack-oriented transitions post-escape. (Price: $197.00)
- Fundamentals of BJJ Escapes (Gi & No-Gi) – Great foundation before Glick’s specifics. (Price: $127.00)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Only Way Out: Dynamic Back Escapes on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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