Turn collar ties and two-on-ones into quick ankle picks that land you past the guard.
The Bottom Line
You will connect tie-ups to picks with simple motion rules and clear finishes. The chain wrestling chapter shows how to link picks to high-crotch or go-behind if blocked. It is lighter on pure sleeve-lapel entries, so add your favorite judo collar-drag triggers.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Risk-averse takedowns
Skip if: You never hand-fight
Tech focus: Ankle Pick, Collar Tie, Two On One, Underhook, Cross Pick
Biggest takeaway: Picks thrive on motion timing.
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What You'll Learn
Ankle picks score in gi and no-gi with low risk. Vallimont’s 3-volume course shows set-ups from collar tie, underhook, two-on-one, and front headlock, then finishes and chain drills.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Ankle Pick
- Collar Tie
- Underhook
- Two On One
- Chain Wrestling
- Cross Pick
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 53 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I cue partners to lean back first; if they resist, the snapdown opens, if they post, the pick is there.
Why Dan Vallimont?
Vallimont trained under Cael Sanderson, where ankle picks were a staple. His teaching here is compact, with position-based drills that suit class warmups and BJJ rounds.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Users call Vallimont phenomenal at ankle picks.
- Great collar tie into ankle pick sequences for BJJ.
- Low-risk takedown that avoids double-leg collisions.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Needs motion and timing; static partners are harder.
- Shorter athletes may prefer singles over far-side picks.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Collar Tie Formula: Offensive Attacks – Adds motion patterns that feed ankle picks. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Dominating The Front Headlock – Front headlock directly chains to ankle picks. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Elite Ankle Picks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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