A modern 50 50 roadmap that balances sharp offense with smart defense.
The Bottom Line
You learn 50 50 sequences for seated and standing exchanges. You will drill heel following and extraction options under pressure. You will not get gi lapel solutions.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: no gi leg lockers
Skip if: you only train gi
Tech focus: Backside 50/50, Follow The Heel, Defensive Exits
Biggest takeaway: Follow the heel relentlessly
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What You'll Learn
Jason Rau focuses on modern 50 50 mechanics, from double seated exchanges to standing entries and backside transitions. The emphasis is on heel following and layered defense.
You get four structured volumes that move from basics to advanced reactions and extraction.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- 50/50
- Backside 50/50
- Follow The Heel
- Standing Entries
- Inside Position
- 70 30
- Stomp Bolo
- Knee Bar
- Defensive Exits
- Hand Fighting
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I suggest watching Volume 2 first to anchor the finishing heuristic, then circle back to Volume 1 basics.
Why Jason Rau?
Rau is a Matt Serra black belt known for precise leg locks and clear breakdowns. He is praised by peers for technical depth and practical details.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Great blend of offense and defense in 50 50.
- Backside 50 50 concepts feel competition ready.
- Clear hand fighting and heel hiding details.
- Practical standing counters and extractions.
- Short segments make review easy.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less gi specific grip talk.
- Assumes some leg lock literacy.
- Production is straightforward, not flashy.
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Smart Alternatives
- Understanding The K-Guard – Backside 50 50 links from K guard and matrix.
- Dynamic Cross Ashi – Covers double 50 50 connections from cross ashi.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Dynamic No Gi 50/50 on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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