Savage, unconventional finishing mechanics from catch roots.
The Bottom Line
You will learn grip breaks and finishing angles most people never train. You will get fewer positional trees and more direct submissions. You will not get a gentle, beginner-first tone.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You like catch flavor
Skip if: You dislike rough pressure
Tech focus: Ground Marshal Kimura, Power Kimura, Grip Breaks
Biggest takeaway: Finish-first mechanics
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What You'll Learn
Catch-wrestling influenced kimura finishes and pressure tactics. Focus on breaking mechanics, grip breaks, and unorthodox angles rather than using kimura mainly as a control hub.
Great if you like mean, direct finishes and wrestling ties.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Ground Marshal Kimura
- Power Kimura
- Upward Arm Crank
- Reverse Figure Four
- Near Side Arm Crank
- Kimura Grip Breaks
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 54 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I borrowed his grip breaks to save stalled finishes without overhauling my base system.
Why Neil Melanson?
Neil Melanson is a renowned MMA grappling coach with a distinctive catch-wrestling influence and a library of finish-oriented systems.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Unique finishing mechanics that work under scramble.
- Great for aggressive, wrestling-influenced styles.
- Details on grip breaks you rarely see elsewhere.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some find sets outdated compared to Danaher.
- Less positional system; more finish-first focus.
- Pain-compliance style not for every room.
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Smart Alternatives
- Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher – Prefer a control-first framework rather than finish-first. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2018)
- Kimura Domination by Tom DeBlass – Simpler entries and gi-friendly mechanics. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Filthy Kimura on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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