Counter leg locks by turning escapes into clean back takes.
The Bottom Line
You learn to free the knee line and immediately wedge into the back. The focus is offense-from-defense rather than broad prevention. It is best as a second resource after you understand entanglement safety.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Back-take hunters
Skip if: You need basics
Tech focus: Wedging Back Take, Tight Waist, Knee Line Slip, Outside Ashi Defense, Cross Ashi Defense, 50/50 Defense, V Grip Controls
Biggest takeaway: Escape to the back fast.
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What You'll Learn
This is a counter-attacking take on leg lock defense. From standard ashi, outside ashi, cross ashi, and 50/50, you learn wedging back takes and tight-waist scrambles after knee-line escapes.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Wedging Back Take
- Tight Waist
- Knee Line Slip
- Standard Ashi Defense
- Outside Ashi Defense
- Cross Ashi Defense
- 50/50 Defense
- V Grip Controls
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I had success treating each wedging back take as a sprint after the knee-line slip.
Why Nicky Ryan?
Nicky Ryan is a B-Team cofounder and elite no-gi competitor. He teaches crisp mechanics for wedging back takes after knee-line escapes. The course covers standard, outside, cross ashi, and 50/50, emphasizing tight waists and V-grips. It is concise and focused, fitting as a finishing school for counter-attacks.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Short, to the point, and boosted confidence entering leg exchanges.
- Good resource if you want back takes off failed leg attacks.
- Clear and concise instruction with modern counters.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some found the material lazy and underwhelming.
- More about counters than foundational defense; not ideal first resource.
- Users suggested alternatives or platforms for fuller coverage.
Smart Alternatives
- Milk the System: Defending Leg Locks from Cross Ashi and 50/50 – Targeted defense against two key entanglements. (Price: $197.00, 4 vols)
- Leg Lock Defense & Counter Attacks – Budget-minded counters and escapes set.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Fighting Back From Leg Locks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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