A structured, stepwise leg lock defense roadmap from entries to late escapes.
The Bottom Line
You start by stopping entries with stance, foot position, and leg pommeling. Then you learn clear escape protocols for outside, cross, and 50/50 with secondary attack defense. The curriculum reads like a practice plan, not a move dump.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Study plan lovers
Skip if: You hate structure
Tech focus: Entry Denial, Lines Of Defense, Heel Slip, Cross Ashi Escape, 50/50 Escape, Leg Lace Defense, Toe Hold Defense
Biggest takeaway: Prevent, then protocol escape.
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What You'll Learn
Bodoni builds defense from entries to late-stage heel slips across ashi, cross ashi, and 50/50. It is organized into lines of defense, then specific escape protocols.
The structure is clean: early prevention, entry denial, entanglement escapes, and secondary attack defense.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Entry Denial
- Lines Of Defense
- Heel Slip
- Knee Line Clearance
- Outside Ashi Escape
- Cross Ashi Escape
- 50/50 Escape
- Leg Lace Defense
- Toe Hold Defense
- Kneebar Defense
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 4 hours and 28 minutes
- Volumes: 8
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I made fastest progress by drilling each escape protocol for a week before adding counters.
Why Giancarlo Bodoni?
Giancarlo Bodoni is an ADCC champion who trains with New Wave. He teaches with a structured approach: define lines of defense, deny entries, then escape protocols. The course includes 50/50, outside and cross ashi, and defenses to secondary threats like leg lace and toe holds. Expect clean sequencing, consistent terminology, and checks to avoid heel exposure. His pacing and clarity suit long-term study.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Seminar-goers describe him as thorough and generous with details.
- Praised for polished and practical teaching in recent instructionals.
- Often appears on community shortlists when defense is the goal.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer cheaper options like Lachlan Giles for value.
- A few users favor offense-first sets to understand defense better.
- General concern that long courses can overwhelm newer belts.
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Smart Alternatives
- Pillars of Defense: Leg Locks to Back Takes – Turn defenses into high-percent back takes. (Price: $349.00)
- Get Off My Legs Gringo – Concept-heavy perspective on heel safety. (Price: $197.00, 6 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Leg Lock Defense: Survive And Escape on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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