Aggressive wrestling chains and scrambles that end in dominant positions or submissions.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to turn shots and ties into scrambles that score. You will work front headlocks, go-behinds, and back exposure sequences. You will not get a conservative, slow paced curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Action oriented nogi
Skip if: Prefer slow systems
Tech focus: Hand Fighting, Front Headlock, Go Behind
Biggest takeaway: Chain to scramble
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What You'll Learn
Tonon blends wrestling entries with scramble finishes and submissions. Expect aggressive chains from ties and shots into front headlock, back exposure, and fast transitions.
It is aimed at no-gi competitors who like pace and risk.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Hand Fighting
- Arm Drag
- Snap Down
- Single Leg
- Go Behind
- Front Headlock
- Scramble Finishes
- Ankle Pick
- Duck Under
- Rescramble
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 6 hours and 4 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like it as a spark plug set that makes your standup proactive, not reactive.
Why Garry Tonon?
Tonon is an ADCC medalist and MMA fighter known for pace and chaining. He integrates wrestling with submission threats effectively for modern no-gi.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Users report immediate improvement controlling partners and finishing more takedowns.
- Fun, aggressive chaining suits modern no-gi scoring.
- Good complement to conceptual systems with more action.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- High pace can be overwhelming for newer students.
- Less focus on conservative, low-risk entries.
- Some prefer more conceptual framing and decision rules.
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Smart Alternatives
- Standing2Ground: Takedowns and Standing Skills for Jiu Jitsu – Add a structured framework around when to use each attack. (Price: $197.00, 10 vols)
- Dynamic Wrestling Takedowns for BJJ – Refine singles and doubles with elite movement cues. (Price: $37.00, 1 vols)
- Wrestling for BJJ – Backfill basics and defenses if you are new to wrestling. (4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Shoot to Kill: Wrestle, Scramble, Submit on BJJ Fanatics
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
