Learn to make every position crushing with Henry Akins' pressure-first system.
The Bottom Line
You learn to connect your body weight to opponents so your top game feels heavy without strength. The lessons show how small angle changes kill frames and make passes stick. You will not get a giant move list; you will learn one method to apply everywhere.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Pressure-first passers
Skip if: You want flashy moves
Tech focus: Weight Distribution, Pressure, Angles, Frame Collapsing, Side Control
Biggest takeaway: Pressure comes from connection
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What You'll Learn
Henry Akins teaches how to feel heavy everywhere by connecting your mass to the opponent, then shifting angles to collapse frames. The focus is on principles you can apply in any position. If you struggle to keep people pinned or to pass without explosiveness, this course addresses that.
Expect clear explanations and simple drills that scale for gi and no-gi. It pairs well with any passing or top game you already use.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Weight Distribution
- Pressure
- Angles
- Frame Collapsing
- Top Control
- Side Control
- Guard Passing
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 36 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I improved pin control most by shifting angles to load my mass onto their frames, not by squeezing harder.
Why Henry Akins?
Henry Akins is a black belt under Rickson Gracie and former instructor at Rickson’s academy. He is known for teaching connection, weight distribution, and efficient fundamentals. Akins leads Dynamix Martial Arts in Los Angeles. His approach favors pressure, timing, and self-defense roots over sport-only complexity.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Made my pressure way better with fewer moves.
- Concepts are simple and work across positions.
- More digestible than Danaher for some students.
- Worth grabbing on a Daily Deal with coupons.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Long-winded delivery; could be tighter.
- Side control weight looks too far forward for some.
- Full price feels high compared to alternatives.
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Smart Alternatives
- Understanding Connection In Jiu Jitsu – Expands pressure with the broader concept of connection. (Price: $279.00, 6 vols)
- Guard Passing Mastery – Applies weight distribution directly to modern guards. (Price: $279.00, 6 vols, 2023)
- Cross Side Domination – Builds specific side control control and attacks. (Price: $279.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Weight Distribution Masterclass on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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