Modern kneebar threats from leg entanglements with sharp counters.
The Bottom Line
This course upgrades your kneebar inside the leg lock meta. You learn reliable entries from Z guard, turtle, and inside ashi with finishing options. You will not get gi-specific lapel setups.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: nogi leg lock players
Skip if: you only train gi
Tech focus: Z Guard Kneebar, Go Behind Kneebar, Inside Ashi Kneebar
Biggest takeaway: Entries that chain threats
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What You'll Learn
Craig reframes the kneebar as a positional weapon you can hunt from modern leg entanglements and transitional scrambles. He teaches control before torque and how to chain into triangles and back takes.
If you play inside or cross ashi and like leveraging counters, this will feel natural.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Kneebar
- Go Behind Kneebar
- Z Guard Kneebar
- Reverse Triangle Connection
- Inside Ashi Kneebar
- Counter To Sprawl
- Turtle Kneebar
- Spin Through Kneebar
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 21 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I saw best results when students first stabilized inside ashi control, then applied his go-behind sequence to stop the common slip-and-spin defense.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is a multiple-time ADCC medalist and leading leg lock specialist. He coaches elite athletes and runs large seminars; his entries and counters work at high speed.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Viewers reported immediate improvement after applying Craig's kneebar details.
- Shows slick Z guard and turtle entries people found repeatable.
- Praised for linking kneebar threats to triangle and back attack chains.
- Respected authority with proven leg lock pedigree.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some feel parts of his catalog overlap or reuse material.
- A few consider price high relative to their needs.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Total Kneebar Tutorial – More beginner-friendly structure. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- King KneeBar – Chain attacks with accessible entries. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View You Can't Kneebar on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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