Short, fundamentals-first gi mount that teaches timeless pressure and cross-collar precision.
The Bottom Line
You get Roger’s simple, proven high-mount pressure and staple finishes. It is concise and beginner-friendly. It does not focus on no-gi adaptations.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi players who love basics
Skip if: You train only no-gi
Tech focus: Cross Collar Choke, High Mount, Armbar
Biggest takeaway: Climb, flatten, finish
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What You'll Learn
Roger focuses on classic mount pressure, grip breaking, climbing to high mount, and finishing with cross-collar, ezekiel, armlock, and wrist locks. Short, fundamentals-first set.
Ideal if you want reliable gi pressure and simple, lethal routes.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Cross Collar Choke
- Ezekiel Choke
- High Mount
- Grip Breaking
- Armbar
- Wrist Lock
- Mount Retention
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Volumes: 3
- Released: 2021
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I saw repeated praise for how a few grip and pressure tweaks rapidly increased collar-choke finishes.
Why Roger Gracie?
Roger Gracie is widely considered one of the greatest gi competitors ever, famous for mount pressure and cross-collar chokes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Short but packed; mount improved immediately with the details.
- Old-school pressure that works on bigger, stronger partners.
- Cross-collar sequence is high percentage and easy to repeat.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Mostly gi-focused; no dedicated no-gi collar substitutes.
- Some wished for more hours and more modern variations.
- Less emphasis on counters to advanced knee-elbow escapes.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Complete MG Mount System – Simple gi-first pressure with MG flavor. (Price: $149.00)
- New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Mounted Pin Attacks – The 4×4 Mount System – More no-gi oriented system breadth. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2022)
- Winning From Full Mount – Alternative gi pathways with Andre Galvao. (Price: $127.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Roger Gracie Mount System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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