A simple mount survival plan for brand-new students.
The Bottom Line
You will learn when to bridge, frame, and shrimp to safety. You will practice short drills that build timing to regain guard. You will not get advanced reversals or submissions; it is survival-first.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: New white belts
Skip if: You want attacks now
Tech focus: Mount Escape, Frame Hip Escape, Upa, Reguard, Posture Management
Biggest takeaway: Escape decisions are simple.
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What You'll Learn
Beginner survival focused on escaping mount with frames, bridge-shrimp drills, and clear decision rules. Designed to shorten the painful early months and get you back to guard faster.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Mount Escape
- Frame Hip Escape
- Upa
- Reguard
- Posture Management
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 35 hours and 30 minutes
- Volumes: 1
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how it gives new students one job: survive mount and get back to guard.
Why Joel Bouhey?
Bouhey teaches beginners with clear roles for hands, hips, and head. He focuses on frames first, then movement, then exits. The result is faster guard recovery and fewer panic taps. It is deliberately narrow to help retention. BJJ More's review recommends grabbing it on sale.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Reviewers on BJJ More said it patches early survival fast.
- Members often recommend beginner defense sets to reduce frustration.
- People like simple mount escape rules they can remember under pressure.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Very narrow scope by design.
- Not ideal for competitors seeking offense.
- Less value once escapes are automatic.
Smart Alternatives
- White Belt Defense Vol. 2: Side Control – Continue with side-control survival. (Price: $47.00, 2 vols)
- White Belt Defense: The Back – Finish the core defensive trio. (Price: $79.00, 1 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View White Belt Defense on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
