Use lockdown, electric chair, and octopus guard to turn half guard into offense.
The Bottom Line
You learn when lockdown helps and when to transition out. Attacks and recoveries keep you safe while building offense. You will not get old-school knee-shield patterns; this is a 10th Planet-flavored half guard.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Half guard players
Skip if: Avoid knee risks
Tech focus: Lockdown, Electric Chair, Octopus Guard, Buggy Choke
Biggest takeaway: Lockdown must be used responsibly.
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What You'll Learn
Maslany teaches lockdown and stomp mechanics, electric chair, octopus guard, and recoveries that convert half guard from survival to offense. He also shows how buggy choke threats and rubber guard transitions tie in.
It is a modern 10th Planet take on bottom half for submission-oriented grapplers.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Lockdown
- Electric Chair
- Octopus Guard
- Buggy Choke
- Half Guard Recovery
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 53 hours and 32 minutes
- Volumes: 2
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I appreciate the safety and timing cues around lockdown that many sets skip.
Why Zach Maslany?
Zach Maslany is an Eddie Bravo black belt and co-founder of 10th Planet Bethlehem, coaching athletes like Grace Gundrum and Jon Blank. BJJ Heroes and BJJ Fanatics highlight his coaching pedigree and event promotion work. His teaching style is practical and system-aware.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Useful recovery and attack pathways when pinned in half guard.
- Integrates octopus guard and transitions to rubber guard cleanly.
- Students note 10P gyms produce tough bottom players.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Multiple reports of knee injuries when partners escape lockdown poorly.
- Some coaches warn lockdown can stall progress if abused.
- Half guard preference varies; some dislike lockdown hip constraints.
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Smart Alternatives
- Getting to the 10th Planet – Great companion for truck and spider web intros. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The 10th Planet Half Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
