A beginner-friendly grab bag of escapes across positions.
The Bottom Line
You will get out of bad spots more often by learning simple routes out of mount, back, side, and north-south. It is best as a sale pickup to fill gaps. Advanced students may want more systemization and troubleshooting depth.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Newer belt stuck bottom
Skip if: You want deep systems
Tech focus: Mount Escapes, Back Escapes, Side Control Escapes, North South Escapes, Turtle Escapes
Biggest takeaway: Basics first, then systemize later.
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What You'll Learn
A broad escapes package covering mount, back, side control, north-south, turtle, and common submissions. Some r/bjj users found it helpful early on, while others criticized pacing and depth. If you want a tidy, systemized escape curriculum, you may prefer other instructors; still, it can plug gaps on sale.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Mount Escapes
- Back Escapes
- Side Control Escapes
- North South Escapes
- Turtle Escapes
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 52 minutes
- Released: 2019
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I recommend it as a stop-gap for new students until a deeper escapes system is chosen.
Why Bernardo Faria?
Bernardo’s fundamentals-first persona fits escape teaching, but expectations matter. This set is wide, not deep. If you accept that, it can still help early belts.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Helpful and good pace for a white belt.
- Covers many positions beginners actually get stuck in.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Pretty bad compared to deep-dive escape systems.
- Too general; not enough structured progressions.
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Smart Alternatives
- Jiu Jitsu for Old Guys: Positional Escapes – Age-friendly structure if you are a masters athlete. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Escapes from Everywhere on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.