Exit-focused back defense that turns escapes into offense.
The Bottom Line
You build prevention first, then learn granby and heist mechanics to stand or attack legs. The material rewards athletes who move during defense. It is less ideal if you want a slow, clampy style.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Athletic no-gi movers
Skip if: You prefer slow clamps
Tech focus: Granby Escape System, Tani Otoshi Entries, Rear Body Lock Defense, Truck Escapes
Biggest takeaway: Move to escape safely.
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What You'll Learn
Tonon blends prevention, granby-based escapes, and immediate counters to legs or back exposure. It is an attack-minded defensive course for no-gi players comfortable moving during defense.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Granby Escape System
- Tani Otoshi Entries
- Rear Body Lock Defense
- Double Unders Defense
- Truck Escapes
- Seatbelt Pummeling
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 5 hours and 22 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I got better by chaining the granby escape into immediate re-attack drills rather than stopping after guard recovery.
Why Garry Tonon?
Garry Tonon is an ADCC medalist and renowned no-gi finisher. A Danaher student, he emphasizes escapes that convert to quick offense. His teaching is direct, scenario-driven, and favors motion over static frames.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Exit-oriented escapes gave me confidence to counterattack.
- Clear early, mid, late defense structure across submissions.
- Tonon explains how to turn escapes into scoring.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Advanced pacing; assumes solid fundamentals.
- Less gi emphasis and fewer collar scenarios.
- Some prefer slower, fundamentals-first pedagogy.
Smart Alternatives
- Get The F**k Off Me: Back Escapes – Modern seatbelt pummeling perspective. (Price: $147.00, 7 vols)
- A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes – Danaher-style counteroffense post-escape. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Protect Your Back on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
