Beginner-friendly leg entry system that actually sticks.
The Bottom Line
You will learn reliable entries and early defense. You will not get an encyclopedia of every tangle. You will start finishing sooner with less confusion.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: New to leg locks
Skip if: You want deep theory
Tech focus: Ashi Garami, Inside Heel Hook, Entries
Biggest takeaway: Clean entries first
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What You'll Learn
Craig’s breakout leg entry blueprint. Friendly pacing, lots of entries from common guards, and enough defense to keep you safe while you learn.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Ashi Garami
- Inside Heel Hook
- Outside Heel Hook
- 50/50
- Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 49 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I used this to seed entries, then layered Danaher naming and Tonon finishes.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is an ADCC medalist and one of the sport’s most prolific leg lockers and instructors.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Great for absolute beginners getting into leg locks.
- Accessible style that makes saddle entries click.
- Covers both attacking and defensive awareness early.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not as comprehensive as newer leg lock releases.
- Best if you already have some leg lock frame of reference.
Smart Alternatives
- Battle Tested Down Under Leglocks – Updates finishing mechanics and adds live rolling analysis. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Leg Locks: Enter The System – Deeper system once entries feel natural. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols)
- Breaking Legs And Breaking Hearts – Sharper finishing mechanics after Craig’s entries. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Down Under Leg Attacks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
