A safe, structured on-ramp to modern leg attacks that plugs into your existing bottom game.
The Bottom Line
Entries connect from clamp, sumi and half guard, so you are not forcing positions. The focus is responsible mechanics and dilemma building, not reckless dives. It is best for intermediate to advanced no-gi players building a complete game.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: no-gi leg learners
Skip if: you avoid heel hooks
Tech focus: Leg Entanglements, Cross Ashi, Inside Heel Hook, Ashi Garami
Biggest takeaway: Safe entries change outcomes.
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What You'll Learn
A pragmatic leg-entry and finishing module that ties into his clamp, sumi and half-guard routes. It emphasizes safe entries from pressure and transitions to cross ashi and inside heel hooks.
If you are intimidated by leg locks, this builds the core with responsible mechanics.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Leg Entanglements
- Cross Ashi
- Inside Heel Hook
- Ashi Garami
- Entries
- Counters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 7 hours
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2023
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I see this as the bridge course that lets hobbyists adopt leg attacks without chaos.
Why Brian Glick?
Glick’s leg modules focus on control and the safest pathways. The set is aimed at intermediate and above who already understand frames and inside position.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fans like how Glick blends offense and retention in his systems.
- His half-butterfly and leg ideas feel accessible to older players.
- Detailed approach avoids muscling and focuses on angles.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not as many community reviews yet compared to escapes.
- Advanced heel hook finishing may feel intimidating.
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Smart Alternatives
- Leg Locks: Enter The System by John Danaher – If you want the most complete leg lock theory reference. (Price: $197.00)
- Leg Lock Anthology by Craig Jones – For a competitor-driven heel hook finishing approach. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Under Pressure: Leg Entanglements by Brian Glick on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
