Turn crucifix into a reliable no-gi finisher with sharp entries, leg control, and high-percentage strangles and armbars.
The Bottom Line
You learn bottom and top crucifix with a focus on finishing quickly. You get clear sequences for common reactions. You will not get heavy theory lectures.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You want fast finishes
Skip if: You need deep theory
Tech focus: Bottom Crucifix, One Arm Rnc, Reverse Omoplata
Biggest takeaway: Legs control the arm
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What You'll Learn
Crucifire focuses on making the crucifix a finishing hub, especially from bottom and transitional moments. Schneider emphasizes leg control of the trapped arm, timing the roll, and chaining chokes and armbars.
It shines for no-gi, but the mechanics port to gi well. The structure goes from entries to control to a big submissions module with one-arm chokes, armbars, wrist locks, and reverse omoplata.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Bottom Crucifix
- Wrist Ride
- One Arm Rnc
- Armbar
- Reverse Omoplata
- Neck Crank
- Leg Nelson
- Kimura Control
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 43 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I put this above pricier sets because many r/bjj users actually finished more people after watching it, which is the point.
Why Bradley Schneider?
Bradley Schneider is a competitor and coach known for a no-gi crucifix game emphasizing leg-based arm isolation and aggressive finishing sequences.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Often called the best crucifix set you have never heard of.
- People praise the actionable bottom-leg control details.
- Users report quick results in no-gi rounds after watching.
- Seminar attendees and buyers highlight clear teaching pace.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- A few say it lacks the deep theory of Danaher sets.
- Some wanted more gi-specific examples.
- One reviewer noted production is basic compared to premium series.
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Smart Alternatives
- The No Gi Crucifix Essentials – Lighter, concept-first no-gi curriculum. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- The Complete Crucifix Back Attack System – Classic crucifix transitions and finishes from Marcelo. (Price: $149.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Crucifire on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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