Master collar tie motion and convert it into high-crotch, swing singles, and ankle picks that hold up in BJJ rounds.
The Bottom Line
You will learn contact methods, motion patterns, and takedown options from both sides of the collar tie. Strong sections cover snap-to-front-headlock and the ankle pick family. It lacks deep sleeve-lapel variations, so add your gi grips if you prefer classic judo entries.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Clinch-first standup
Skip if: You dislike neck ties
Tech focus: Collar Tie, Snapdown, Ankle Pick, High Crotch, Swing Single
Biggest takeaway: Motion before the shot matters.
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What You'll Learn
Collar tie dominates most BJJ club standup. This 4-part course teaches contact, motion, and a menu of high-crotch, ankle pick, and swing single attacks that fit no-gi and gi.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Collar Tie
- Snapdown
- Ankle Pick
- High Crotch
- Swing Single
- Sag Headlock
- Head And Arm Throw
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 43 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like the push-pull-press-pass framework; it keeps your partner reacting until an ankle pick opens.
Why Dan Vallimont?
As a Penn State All-American and D1 coach, Vallimont has coached collar tie fundamentals for years. His approach is detail-heavy but easy to drill. The course complements front headlock and ankle pick systems.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Community calls his collar tie offense and defense a hidden gem.
- Good motion cues: push, pull, press, pass to set shots.
- Integrates cleanly with ankle pick and front headlock.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Needs grip-change awareness to avoid neck strain in gi.
- Heavy on folkstyle naming; beginners may need a glossary.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Collar Tie Formula: Defense and Counter Attacks – Round out the system with counters to their ties. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Clearing Ties and Creating Action – Improves hand fighting to reach collar ties safely. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Collar Tie Formula: Offensive Attacks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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