A broad defense-to-offense playbook that trades depth for coverage.
The Bottom Line
You will learn grip fighting, distance rules, and recoveries that lead to offense. You will not get deep mastery of a single position. Expect a sampler you can mine for ideas.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Beginners and dabblers
Skip if: You want depth
Tech focus: Guard Recovery, Elbow Push Escape, Butterfly Sweep Links
Biggest takeaway: Defend, then hit back
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What You'll Learn
A broad defensive-to-offensive framework: grip-fighting, distance management, guard recoveries, and elbow-push escapes that flow into butterfly, SLX, and guillotine threats.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Defensive Frames
- Guard Recovery
- Elbow Push Escape
- Butterfly Sweep Links
- Guillotine Counters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 32 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I suggest this only if you need a broad tour before specializing.
Why Marcelo Garcia?
MG ties defense to offense using elbow-push escapes and guillotines to reverse momentum.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Clear distance management ideas versus pressure.
- Elbow-push escape tips helped immediately.
- Good buffet of options for scrambly rounds.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Breadth over depth; felt like a sampler.
- Less focused than position-specific sets.
- Experienced players wanted deeper chains.
Smart Alternatives
- The Marcelo Guard: Mastering The Butterfly Guard – More focused on a core position. (Price: $149.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Attack The Attacker on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
