A street-ready takedown system that favors control, safety, and quick finishes.
The Bottom Line
You learn stance, hand fighting, and distance before adding body locks, trips, and arm drags that work in jeans, boots, and chaos. Entries prioritize posture and head position so you stay safe against punches. You will not get sport setups that need perfect grips or big mats; this is about dependable control first.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: LEOs and bouncers
Skip if: you want sport-only
Tech focus: Handfighting, Body Lock, Two On One, Arm Drag, Punch Defense, Underhook, Foot Sweeps
Biggest takeaway: Control posture before finishing.
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What You'll Learn
Lyman builds a street-first takedown system that starts with posture, hand fighting, and distance management, then layers in body locks, trips, and arm drags. The emphasis is on control, not collisions.
If you work doors, teach cops, or just want practical stand-up that survives chaos and clothing, this course gives you a clean, repeatable process that pairs well with your existing BJJ.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Handfighting
- Collar Tie
- Body Lock
- Arm Drag
- Two On One
- Hug Armbar
- Punch Defense
- Underhook
- Foot Sweeps
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 58 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I ranked this first because it gives you a simple, stress-proof takedown process you can coach and reproduce fast.
Why Chad Lyman?
Chad Lyman is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and long-time LEO defensive tactics instructor. He is Director of Combatives at Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts and founded C4C PJJ. Lyman coaches at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas and has taught thousands of officers and civilians. His teaching style stresses posture, frames, and angles over risky scrambles. He has collaborated with Funker Tactical and Aperture Fight Focused. His BJJ Fanatics catalog centers on practical, fight functional jiu-jitsu.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Seminar feedback from LEOs was that his material was practical and worked under pressure.
- People highlight his focus on simple hand fighting that scales to chaos.
- Users say his two-on-one grip ideas are powerful and hard to ignore in gi.
- Cops and coaches often recommend his C4C PJJ approach for duty use.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some argue self-defense content is less valuable than live, full-speed training.
- One reviewer thought a related course felt too general and light on detail.
- Advanced players note two-on-one grips can be countered by skilled opponents.
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Smart Alternatives
- C4C PJJ Fight Functional Jiu-Jitsu – Pairs the stand-up with reliable side control escapes. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols, 2022)
- Gi To Street Self-Defense by Eli Knight – Translates common gi grips to street contexts. (Price: $79.00)
- Jiu-Jitsu Based Self Defense Solutions by Eli Knight – Broad self-defense playbook to complement takedowns. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Street Takedowns on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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