A stance-based toolkit to win sleeves, lapels, and back grips.
The Bottom Line
You learn how to secure and break grips across same- and opposite-stance matchups. The sequences lead to kuzushi and safer throw entries. You will not get no-gi adaptations or a ground game segment.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi-first throwers
Skip if: Train only no-gi
Tech focus: Grip Breaks, Overhead Grip, Back Grip, Aiyotsu, Kenka Yotsu, Kuzushi Entries
Biggest takeaway: Win grips, win throws.
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What You'll Learn
Three volumes on dominant sleeves, lapels, armpit grips, overheads, and back grips for both aiyotsu/kenka-yotsu stances. This is the most grip-centric Ishii release and applies directly to gi BJJ and judo-for-BJJ.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Grip Fighting
- Aiyotsu Closed Stance
- Kenka Yotsu Open Stance
- Overhead Grip
- Back Grip
- Grip Breaks
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Volumes: 3
- Released: 2024
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I improved throw entries just by winning sleeves and lapel positions earlier.
Why Satoshi Ishii?
Ishii has elite gi gripping experience from Japanese judo. He explains aiyotsu and kenka-yotsu paths with break-and-enter sequences that make sweeps and hip throws safer for BJJ.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Strong stance-specific gripping maps to gi BJJ.
- Clear break sequences and back-grip ideas.
- Useful for shutting down taller opponents.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not useful for strict no-gi.
- Terminology can overwhelm non-judoka.
- Older discussion suggests some Ishii sets have uneven audio.
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Smart Alternatives
- Japanese Judo Secrets – Broader mix of throws and attacks. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- American Judo System: Ashi Waza Encyclopedia – More ashi-waza options for gi players.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Japanese Judo Grip Fighting Secrets on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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