Updated finishes and decision-making with live narrated rounds.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to expose hidden heels and convert to back takes. You will not get entry basics. You will see how Craig applies choices under pressure.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Intermediate leg lockers
Skip if: You need entries first
Tech focus: 50/50, Inside Heel Hook, Back Takes
Biggest takeaway: Solve hidden heels
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What You'll Learn
A modernized sequel with updated finishing from saddle and 50/50, plus narrated rolling. Best as a follow-up once you have basic entries.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- 50/50
- Inside Heel Hook
- Saddle
- Back Takes
- Defense
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 52 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I paused the narrated rolls to annotate decision trees; that sped up transfer to sparring.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is a leading leg lock finisher and popular instructor with a direct style.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Focus on solving hidden-heel problems with 50/50 switches.
- Narrated rolling helps connect lessons to live exchanges.
- Solid follow-up after Down Under for modern defenses.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not ideal as a first leg lock study.
- Some prefer Garry Tonon for clarity on finishes.
Smart Alternatives
- Down Under Leg Attacks – Start here if you are new. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Systematically Attacking The Legs – More depth on breaking mechanics. (Price: $349.00)
- Leg Lock Anthology: 50/50 – Position-specific depth for 50/50 battles. (Price: $149.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Battle Tested Down Under Leglocks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
