A gi focused double guard pull toolkit that often funnels into 50 50.
The Bottom Line
You learn double guard pull attacks that transition into 50 50 or the back. You will apply crab ride, berimbolo, and ankle lock chains. You will not get dedicated 50 50 heel hook work.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: advanced gi bolos
Skip if: you are no gi only
Tech focus: Berimbolo, Crab Ride, Ankle Lock
Biggest takeaway: Win double pull battles
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What You'll Learn
This set tackles double guard pull scenarios common in modern gi, with berimbolos, crab ride, and ankle locks that frequently end in 50 50 exchanges.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Double Guard Pull
- Berimbolo
- Crab Ride
- Ankle Lock
- Estima Lock
- X Hook Control
- Leg Lace
- Lapel Controls
- Sweep To 50/50
- Back Take
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 28 minutes
- Volumes: 2
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I would steal the double pant grip series to force top position before entering 50 50 on my terms.
Why Tommi Pulkkanen?
Tommi Pulkkanen is a Finnish black belt and IBJJF No Gi medalist known for dynamic guard play and bolo chains.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Great bolo mechanics for double pull battles.
- Useful crab ride to back sequences.
- Solid lapel counters when both sit.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not a pure 50 50 curriculum.
- Gi focused and niche to certain rulesets.
- Less heel hook content for no gi.
Smart Alternatives
- Modern 50/50 Fundamentals: Passing – More top solutions if double pull stalls.
- K Guard and Matrix System Part 1 – Non double pull entries that still lead to backside 50 50.
Sources & References
Official listing: View The Double Guard Pull System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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