Build a nasty, coherent slicer system from real positions.
The Bottom Line
You will learn bicep and calf slicers and sandwich variations from spider web, crucifix, truck, and 50/50. You will also learn transitions so threats chain into finishes. You will not get beginner-only content; legality varies by rule-set and belt.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Blue belts up
Skip if: You avoid pain-compliance
Tech focus: Calf Slicer, Bicep Slicer, Baratoplata, Ham Sandwich, Veal Sandwich, Truck
Biggest takeaway: Slicers thrive as traps, not hail-marys.
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What You'll Learn
Knight packages calf and bicep slicers, veal/ham sandwiches, baratoplata, and more into a coherent attacking tree. You learn traps from spider web, crucifix, truck, and 50/50.
The set also shows transition paths so these submissions are not one-offs.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Calf Slicer
- Bicep Slicer
- Ham Sandwich
- Veal Sandwich
- Baratoplata
- Truck
- Electric Chair
- Crucifix
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 29 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I realized slicers are best used to force reactions that expose higher-percentage finishes.
Why Eli Knight?
Eli Knight is a Royce Gracie black belt and creator of Knight Jiu-Jitsu. He often explores overlooked submissions and makes them functional inside positional frameworks. His communication is concise, with emphasis on leverage and control.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Unique subs expand options beyond armbars and RNC.
- BJJ Mental Models episode validated the mechanics and setups.
- Great for leg-entanglement players adding slicer threats.
- Positive store feedback mentions solid but demanding material.
- Calf slicer effectiveness is supported by reputable blogs.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Compression locks are illegal at lower belts in many comps.
- Some view slicers as pain-compliance with limited carryover.
- Older or less mobile players may struggle with positions.
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Smart Alternatives
- Deconstructing For Defense – If you want defense against common chokes instead. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
- Escapes and Attacks From Bottom Side Control – Pairs slicer traps with strong survival and reversals. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Compression Locks: Slices and Sandwiches by Eli Knight on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
