A pressure-first mount system with reliable entries, control, and high-percentage finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn entries from side control and half butterfly into stable mount. The course emphasizes chest wraps, head-and-arm strangles, and triangles to finish. You will not see lapel grips or gi-only details; everything is built for no-gi pressure.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Top pressure players
Skip if: You avoid mount
Tech focus: Mount Entry, Mount Maintenance, Head And Arm Strangle, Mounted Triangle, Armbar, Back Takes, Chest Wrap
Biggest takeaway: Small steps, huge pressure
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What You'll Learn
Big Dan’s top game makes mount feel heavy and inevitable. This three-volume set covers getting to mount, retaining it, and finishing with head-and-arm strangles, mounted triangles, and chest-wrap armbars.
If you want crushing no-gi mount that scales to tournaments, this shows the sequences he uses.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Mount Entry
- Mount Maintenance
- Head And Arm Strangle
- Mounted Triangle
- Armbar
- Back Takes
- Chest Wrap
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 46 minutes
- Volumes: 3
- Released: 2025
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I appreciate the chest-wrap series for isolating arms without losing mount, which keeps attacks safe and steady.
Why Dan Manasoiu?
Known for relentless top pressure, Manasoiu uses mount to force strangles and triangles. He has multiple pro wins and has been highlighted by BJJ media for dominant top control. Students mention that his explanations are direct and sequence-driven.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- People who rolled with him describe feeling helpless under his top pressure.
- Threads praise his technical mobility despite size, which suits mount controls.
- Competition recaps highlight dominant top sequences and quick finishes.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some say performances vary against top elites, so results may not generalize.
- Skeptics argue size-dependent pressure is hard to copy for smaller players.
- Marketing fatigue around New Wave releases turns a few people off.
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Smart Alternatives
- No Gi Mount by Jeff Glover – Creative no-gi mount attacks and finishes at a friendly price. (Price: $97.00)
- Mastering The Low Mount by Ante Dzolic – Alternative pressure approach for smaller athletes. (Price: $79.00)
- Mount Attacks Beyond The Basics by Thomas Lisboa – Gi-to-no-gi transferable finishing mechanics. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Milk the System: Devastating Attacks From Mount on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
