Late-stage submission escapes that actually hold up under pressure.
The Bottom Line
You will learn how to survive and counter common submission threats. You will learn crisp defensive sequences you can drill today. You will not get much gi-specific guidance.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Stuck-in-subs folks
Skip if: You dislike humor
Tech focus: Submission Escapes, Heel Hook Defense, Armbar Defense
Biggest takeaway: Stay calm, strip grips
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What You'll Learn
Craig focuses on late-stage submission escapes and the small details that prevent breaks while creating counters. It complements positional pin escapes and pairs well with passing-focused curriculums. Community feedback highlights practicality and clarity, while noting the humor and branding are not for everyone. If you get caught in subs often, this is a fast ROI set.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Submission Escapes
- Armbar Defense
- Heel Hook Defense
- Rear Naked Choke Defense
- Counter Attacks
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 52 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I started escaping reliably once I learned to prioritize safety wedges before big movements.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is a B-Team cofounder and ADCC medalist known for leg locks and effective no-gi systems.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Effective late-stage defense details I used immediately.
- Concise teaching without fluff; straight to solutions.
- Pairs well with pin escape and passing study.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Branding and humor style can be distracting.
- Less conceptual than Danaher’s escapes sets.
- Strictly no-gi; limited crossover for gi-specific grips.
Smart Alternatives
- Can't Keep Me Down: Escaping Pins – Pair submission escapes with pin escapes for completeness. (Price: $197.00)
- Exit The System – Broad escape coverage with counters to offense. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Edging Your Way Out Of Danger: Submission Escapes on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
