Old-school knee on belly pressure that forces reactions into chokes and armlocks.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to apply suffocating KOB pressure and finish with classic gi chokes. You will connect side control to KOB and mount. You will not get modern no-gi adaptations.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Pressure-first players
Skip if: No-gi specialist
Tech focus: Knee On Belly Pressure, Baseball Bat Choke, Armbar From Kob
Biggest takeaway: Pressure creates openings
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What You'll Learn
A pressure-first top game that includes a dedicated knee on belly module with chokes and armlocks. Great if you want to learn how to make KOB feel miserable and force predictable escapes to finish.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Knee On Belly Pressure
- Baseball Bat Choke
- Armbar From Kob
- Kimura From Kob
- Choke From Kob
- Mount Retention
- Paper Cutter Choke
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 36 minutes
- Volumes: 2
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I included this as a budget option that still teaches you how to turn KOB pressure into taps.
Why Murilo Bustamante?
Murilo Bustamante is a Carlson Gracie black belt, BJJ world champion, and former UFC middleweight champion known for crushing top pressure.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Posters describe heavy KOB and knee on chest as brutally effective.
- People confirm KOB can win reactions for subs or mount.
- Some note pressure tactics work well for older practitioners.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Ethics debates arise around knee-on-neck and collarbone pressure.
- Athletes caution to avoid pain-only tactics in training.
- A few want modern meta systems rather than old-school menus.
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Smart Alternatives
- Precise Side Control & Knee On Belly Attacks – Cleaner funnels and modern structure. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Side Control Masterclass – Deeper system with KOB chapters. (Price: $79.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Old School Crushing Pressure and Submissions on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
