A concept-first retention system that works without extreme flexibility or lapel tricks.
The Bottom Line
You learn posture and timing to stop common passes. You will build a repeatable structure under pressure. You will not get flashy sweeps or submissions here.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Older or stiff grapplers
Skip if: You want lapel tricks
Tech focus: Grilled Chicken, Leg Drag Defense, Knee Cut Defense
Biggest takeaway: Structure beats speed
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What You'll Learn
The original primer on Priit's supine retention. It covers structure, timing, and the key posture that lets less-flexible grapplers stop common speed passes in gi and no-gi.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Grilled Chicken
- Guard Retention
- Open Guard
- Leg Drag Defense
- Double Under Defense
- Knee Cut Defense
- Spin Escape
- Aim
- Grapevine
- Invert Recovery
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I still reference this to calibrate posture and timing before drilling newer guard material.
Why Priit Mihkelson?
European innovator known for defensive frameworks; black belt under SBG's Matt Thornton.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Helped people improve guard retention drastically.
- Short, focused, and concept-driven.
- Gives a base to fall back on during scrambles.
- Useful drills shared by community improve structure.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer other retention systems like Lachlan's.
- A few found it basic compared to newer content.
- Not everyone buys the posture aesthetics.
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Smart Alternatives
- Guard Retention Anthology: Through The Legs and Close Range – A thorough, different lens on retention. (Price: $127.00)
- Around and Under: Guard Retention Anthology – Complementary angles and entries. (Price: $127.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Grilled Chicken Guard Retention System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
