Budget-friendly gi attacks and escapes from an Olympic medalist.
The Bottom Line
You learn practical breakdowns, triangles, and classic turtle chokes. You get quick bottom escapes to avoid back exposure. You will not get deep no-gi coverage or long-form theory.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Value seekers
Skip if: You train no-gi only
Tech focus: Clock Choke, Reverse Triangle, Roll Escapes
Biggest takeaway: Break down before choking
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What You'll Learn
Olympic silver medalist translates judo pressure to BJJ turtle. Two volumes cover top breakdowns, triangles, clock chokes, and bottom escapes with competition-minded pace.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Clock Choke
- Reverse Triangle
- Peruvian Choke
- Roll Escapes
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 23 minutes
- Volumes: 2
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I recommend this as a low-cost way to cover both sides of turtle in the gi.
Why Travis Stevens?
Travis Stevens is an Olympic judo silver medalist and BJJ black belt under John Danaher, known for pressure, takedowns, and pragmatic teaching.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Competitive pace and strong breakdowns for gi players.
- Nice mix of top attacks and bottom defenses.
- Great value at the price point.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Gi-biased; limited no-gi adjustments.
- Fast delivery can skip conceptual glue.
- Less depth than larger systems; two volumes only.
Smart Alternatives
- Attacking the Turtle Made Easy – Simpler no-gi path if you avoid lapels. (Price: $79.00, 2 vols, 2025)
- The Roger Gracie Turtle Attack System – Fundamental gi control and finishing details. (Price: $127.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Attacking & Defending The Turtle on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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