Unstick 50/50 with clear finishes, defenses, and backside options.
The Bottom Line
You learn to separate feet, hide heels, and follow for finishes. Defensive sequences help you survive savvy opponents. If you never heel hook, you will only use the escapes and sweeps.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Entanglement nerds
Skip if: Heel hooks are off-limits
Tech focus: 50/50, Backside 50/50, Heel Hook, Kneebar, Heist Entries, Hand Fighting, Exits
Biggest takeaway: Make 50/50 dynamic again.
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What You'll Learn
Four parts on offense, defense, and backside 50/50 transitions. Great if 50/50 stalls you, or you need safe escapes and heel-hook mechanics.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- 50/50
- Backside 50/50
- Heel Hook
- Kneebar
- Heist Entries
- Hand Fighting
- Exits
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I think the backside 50/50 defense section alone is worth the time if you get stuck there.
Why Jason Rau?
Rau teaches 50/50 as a living position: enter, attack, exit cleanly. The course stresses hand fighting, bite mechanics, and safe escapes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Frequently cited as a set that improved submissions from entanglements.
- Appreciated for balancing offense, defense, and following the heel.
- Good stepping stone before deeper leg-lock curriculums.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- As with many leg-lock sets, buyers suggest waiting for sales.
- If you avoid heel hooks, this will feel overkill.
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Smart Alternatives
- Outside Ashi Reloaded by Jason Rau – Complements 50/50 with outside entries and dilemmas. (Price: $127.00, 4 vols)
- Understanding The Reap by Jason Rau – Adds the reaping mechanics that feed 50/50. (Price: $99.00, 6 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Dynamic No Gi 50/50 on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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