A strike-aware roadmap through core positions and finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn positional priorities, transitions, and simple submissions with street context. You will also get pyramid guard and gift wrap chains. You will not get deep sport lapel or modern guard systems here.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: New blue belts
Skip if: You want deep dives
Tech focus: Pyramid Guard, Gift Wrap, Kimura, Figure Four Armlock
Biggest takeaway: Positions drive submission success.
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What You'll Learn
A four-part roadmap through mount, back, side control, and guard with strike-aware details. Includes the pyramid guard concept, gift wrap chains, and simple submissions.
It is a strong primer on the full fight arc.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Pyramid Guard
- Gift Wrap
- Kimura
- Figure Four Armlock
- Outside Heel Hook
- Mount Escape
- Back Escape
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 4 hours and 24 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how the gift wrap anchors offense without risking position.
Why Eli Knight?
Eli Knight focuses on principle-first instruction that works in and out of the gym. As a long-time black belt, he emphasizes posture, frames, and control before chasing submissions. This set reflects that philosophy across the core positions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Good overview for connecting positions and transitions.
- Clear teaching praised by Reddit in general about his channel.
- Useful gift wrap and mount chains for beginners.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- General course, so specialists may want more depth per position.
- Some prefer purely sport-focused passing and guards.
- Marketing copy on product pages can be polarizing.
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Smart Alternatives
- Escapes and Attacks From Bottom Side Control – Stronger focus on the most common stuck position. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
- Gi To Street Self-Defense – If you mainly want clothing-grip translations. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Position, Transition and Submission by Eli Knight on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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