Greco based clinch entries and throws that land you on top without risky shots.
The Bottom Line
You will learn pummeling, two-on-one control, and body lock finishes. You will chain safe throws into dominant pins or front headlocks. You will not focus on low singles or distance shots.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: No-shot players
Skip if: Only want shots
Tech focus: Body Lock, Two On One, Snap Down
Biggest takeaway: Clinch before throw
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What You'll Learn
Olympic Greco bronze medalist and BJJ black belt Adam Wheeler shows a no-shot approach built on pummeling, two-on-one, and body locks.
It is practical for no-gi and minimizes neck and knee exposure common with bad shots.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Body Lock
- Two On One
- Pinch Headlock
- Duck Under
- Snap Down
- Arm Drag
- Whip Throw
- Greco Ties
- Guillotine
- Direction Change
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 29 minutes
- Volumes: 2
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how the two-on-one into body lock gives you a repeatable path that avoids common guillotines.
Why Adam Wheeler?
Wheeler is a 2008 Olympic Greco Roman bronze medalist and a BJJ black belt. He coaches and adapts Greco control to submission grappling.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Loved for a safer, no-shot takedown path usable in no-gi rounds.
- Praised for clear sequences from over unders to dominant top position.
- Frequently recommended alongside foot sweep resources for standup starters.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some argue upper body clinch entries can be hard against stiff-arming opponents.
- A few wish for more leg attack coverage to round out the system.
- Throws can be hard to learn from video without drilling partners.
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Smart Alternatives
- Precision Foot Sweeps – Pairs well by adding timing based entries without dropping levels. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Wrestling for BJJ – Adds singles, hand fighting drills, and defensive layers. (4 vols)
- Standing2Ground: Takedowns and Standing Skills for Jiu Jitsu – Conceptual framework to blend upper body with leg attacks. (Price: $197.00, 10 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Upper Body Takedowns for Grappling on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
