Turn takedowns into immediate submissions with a scramble-friendly standing system.
The Bottom Line
You will learn shots and ties that end in back exposure, legs, or front headlock. You will drill scrambles and live entries. You will not get gi grip sequences or cage wrestling.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Wrestlers crossing over
Skip if: You avoid takedowns
Tech focus: Single Leg, Back Takes, Front Headlock
Biggest takeaway: Shoot to finishing positions
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What You'll Learn
Tonon builds a submission-first takedown game: arm drags, duck unders, single and double legs, rear body lock mat returns, and seamless leg entries. You learn to land in offense, not just score.
If you hate pulling guard and want back takes or leg entanglements off your shots, this connects the dots.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Arm Drag
- Duck Under
- Single Leg
- Double Leg
- Rear Body Lock
- Front Headlock
- Mat Returns
- Back Takes
- Kani Basami
- Cradle
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 6 hours and 4 minutes
- Volumes: 8
- Released: 2020
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I see this as the best path to stop pulling guard while still attacking submissions immediately.
Why Garry Tonon?
ADCC medalist with strong wrestling integration, Tonon built a style around mat returns, back exposure and quick leg entries.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Teaches grappling-specific shots that land finishing positions.
- Great scramble concepts and live drills.
- Helped my back takes off rear body lock mat returns.
- Connects takedowns to leg entries cleanly.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Advanced scramble sections can overwhelm beginners.
- Needs wrestling reps to realize full value.
- Little gi content or grip work.
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Smart Alternatives
- Heisting: Making Your Jiu Jitsu Multidimensional – Expands the standing-to-ground blends beyond shots. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2024)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Shoot To Kill: Wrestle, Scramble, Submit on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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