Fundamental gi side control taught with surgical details and safe mount routes.
The Bottom Line
You learn pressure that frees your hands for attacks. You get clean routes to mount and back without risking position. You will not see modern no-gi leg entanglement tie-ins.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi fundamentals fans
Skip if: You want no-gi only
Tech focus: Paper Cutter Choke, Mount Transitions, Crossface
Biggest takeaway: Simplicity scales under pressure
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What You'll Learn
Roger emphasizes simple, repeatable mechanics that scale in the gi. Expect pressure that frees your hands, safe routes to mount, and high-percentage finishes without fluff. It is a concise, fundamentals-first approach.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Paper Cutter Choke
- Crossface
- Knee On Belly
- Mount Transitions
- Armbar
- Lapel Choke
- Wristlock
- Back Takes
- Shoulder Pressure
- Frames
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 9 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I found his emphasis on freeing the hands with pressure before attacks unusually actionable.
Why Roger Gracie?
Roger Gracie is a 10-time IBJJF world champion and ADCC champion often cited as the greatest gi competitor, with an archetypal fundamentals game.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Criminally underrated; tiny details change outcomes quickly.
- Nothing flashy; just reliable sequences that work under pressure.
- Great link from side control to mount without losing control.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some want more depth on modern counters and variations.
- Shorter lessons may feel light if you prefer exhaustive systems.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Side/Mount System Bundle – Bundle adds mount depth while keeping Roger’s style.
- The Complete Side Control System – Another fundamentals-forward top game, shorter runtime. (Price: $149.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Roger Gracie Side Control System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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