Stop their shots with sprawls and whizzers, then turn defense into points with simple counters.
The Bottom Line
You will learn head and down blocks, baseline sprawl mechanics, and how to survive the crackdown. The course then flips positions into front headlocks or go-behinds. It assumes no prior wrestling, but you should add your favorite gi grip breaks for club rounds.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: New to standup
Skip if: You only pull guard
Tech focus: Sprawl, Whizzer, Limp Leg, Down Block, Crackdown
Biggest takeaway: Defense creates scoring chances.
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What You'll Learn
BJJ rounds start upright but often with cautious partners. This 3-volume course teaches sprawls, whizzers, limp legs, and crackdown defense, then counters to score.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Sprawl
- Whizzer
- Crackdown
- Limp Leg
- Down Block
- Head Position
- Peeling Hands
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 26 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like using his whizzer kick as a trigger to re-attack instead of conceding guard.
Why Dan Vallimont?
Vallimont’s defense curriculum covers limp leg, head position, and whizzer counters many BJJ players meet in singles. It is practical for hobbyists who want to avoid collisions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Good teacher; defensive focus helps hobbyists avoid bad scrambles.
- Whizzer and crackdown sections translate to common BJJ positions.
- Counters turn defense into go-behinds or front headlocks.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some drills feel wrestling-room specific.
- Lighter on gi-specific collar grip breaks.
Smart Alternatives
- Whizzer Domination – Deeper dive on the core defensive tie. (Price: $79.00, 2 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Next Level Defensive Fundamentals on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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