Quick-start shallow lasso entries and finishes for day-to-day rolling.
The Bottom Line
You get shallow lasso you can apply this week. It addresses common counters and gives clean triangle and omoplata routes. It will not cover exotic variations.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Blue belts upward
Skip if: You want deep-lasso
Tech focus: Shallow Lasso, Triangle, Omoplata
Biggest takeaway: Win fast with basics
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What You'll Learn
A streamlined course on the shallow lasso with quick entries from closed, kneeling, and standing. It emphasizes immediate off-balancing into triangle, omoplata, and armbars plus defense against common counters. A solid pick for blue belts who want fast wins without deep-lasso dependency.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Shallow Lasso
- Triangle
- Omoplata
- Armbar
- John Wayne Sweep
- 50/50
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like this as a momentum builder when students stall learning deep lasso and need quick success.
Why Matt Leighton?
Matt Leighton is a black belt and coach at Citadel Jiu-Jitsu, known for straightforward teaching and clean gi mechanics.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Simple entries that land fast
- Targets the exact defenses you see daily
- Good for building trust in lasso early
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less depth than multi-volume masterclasses
- Mostly classic finishes, fewer novel chains
- Production is functional, not flashy
Smart Alternatives
- The Beginner-To-Pro Lasso Guard – More structured ramp for newer players. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Next Level Lasso Guard – Adds standing kuzushi and higher pace. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View The Shallow Lasso Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
