Use purposeful stand-ups to escape, create scrambles, and build a loop with top pinning.
The Bottom Line
This set helps you stand up safely and then hold others down when they try it. The turtle sequences are practical, and pinning tools connect to Power Ride ideas. It is helpful, but some buyers wanted more depth on the stand-up details.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Scramble-oriented players
Skip if: You want deep turtle
Tech focus: Turtle Knee Slide, Granby Series, Seatbelt Hip Sit, Power Half, North South Choke, Arm Triangle
Biggest takeaway: Stand up with structure.
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What You'll Learn
Escaping to the feet meets pinning mechanics. The first half builds reliable stand-ups from turtle; the second reinforces pinning tools that prevent stand-up artists from escaping.
Strong pairing with Power Ride for complete top, bottom loops.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Turtle Knee Slide
- Granby Series
- Seatbelt Hip Sit
- Power Half
- North South Choke
- Arm Triangle
- Front Head Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 25 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2022
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I found that threatening to stand forces overreactions that open back takes and front-head locks.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is a leading no-gi instructor with a penchant for simple, high-yield tactics. His teaching emphasizes live applicability and blending wrestling with submissions. This course reflects his view that the threat of escape creates openings everywhere.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fresh take on using stand-ups to force scrambles.
- Good pinning tools to stop explosive stand-up escapes.
- Roll commentary segments add useful context.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Stand-up section felt short and light on detail.
- Some prefer Priit-style defensive depth for turtle.
- Second half pivots to pinning; title can feel misleading.
Smart Alternatives
- Back Attacks: Enter The System by John Danaher – Rounds out back-finishing once stand-ups expose it.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Just Stand Up on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
