Turn single-leg overhooks into brutal chokes and back takes.
The Bottom Line
You weaponize the overhook with leg positioning that breaks posture. The entries flow to guillotines, d’arces, and kimuras when wrestlers cling to legs. It is unconventional, but the control is real and punishing.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Scramble-heavy rooms
Skip if: You want orthodox
Tech focus: Shin Whizzer, Overhook, Darce, Kimura, Guillotine
Biggest takeaway: Make overhooks offensive.
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What You'll Learn
Wrestlers live on single legs and overhooks. Melanson’s shin whizzer turns those scrambles into guillotines, d’arces, kimuras, and back takes with nasty control.
It is unique, gritty, and perfect if your room has heavy folkstyle.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Shin Whizzer
- Overhook
- Darce
- Kimura
- Helicopter Triangle
- Funk Roll
- Guillotine
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 58 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I slotted it mid-list because it solves stubborn single-leg clamps that stall many anti-wrestling counters.
Why Neil Melanson?
Neil Melanson blends catch wrestling with BJJ and MMA coaching pedigree. r/bjj threads rate his headlock and cradle material highly while noting some moves are niche. His shin whizzer set emphasizes overhook offense into high-pressure submissions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fans praise his headlock concepts and aggressive overhook attacks.
- Considered great for learning mean but effective controls.
- Often recommended to complement a front headlock-heavy game.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some call parts unorthodox or low percentage for smaller athletes.
- Opinions differ on which sets are best; not always systemic.
- Technique names and style feel unconventional to some.
Smart Alternatives
- Creative Counter Wrestling Tricks by David McFadden – More folkstyle-style scramble counters to singles. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Mastering the Guillotine by John Combs – Add classic finishes when shin whizzer exposes the neck. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Shin Whizzer on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
