Wrestling rides and cradles adapted to crack BJJ turtles.
The Bottom Line
You learn cradle and nelson chains that expose the back. You get breakdowns that fit no-gi rounds. You will not get polished production or much bottom turtle content.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Wrestlers in BJJ
Skip if: You dislike rides
Tech focus: Cradles, Half Nelson, Go Behinds
Biggest takeaway: Rides force openings
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What You'll Learn
Cradle chains, half-nelsons, and rides adapted from wrestling to crack the turtle. A niche but valuable toolkit if you prefer riding pressure to flashy submissions.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Cradles
- Half Nelson
- Gable Grip Attacks
- Cross Saddle
- Go Behinds
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 5 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I included this as a niche option for wrestlers who want BJJ-specific turtle breakdowns.
Why Casey Lamb?
Casey Lamb is a wrestling-influenced BJJ black belt focusing on adapting rides and cradles to grappling.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Covers breakdowns many BJJ sets ignore.
- Great crossover for wrestlers entering BJJ.
- Cradle transitions create fast back exposure.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Niche focus and terminology may confuse pure BJJ players.
- Less polish and fewer community reviews than big-name sets.
- Limited bottom turtle coverage; offense-first bias.
Smart Alternatives
- Crack The Turtle – More complete headlock-and-ride system. (Price: $127.00, 4 vols)
- The Roger Gracie Turtle Attack System – Cleaner gi fundamentals for top turtle. (Price: $127.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Attacking The Turtle Guard With Wrestlers For BJJ on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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