A practical takedown defense blueprint that stops shots and opens passes.
The Bottom Line
You drill stance, motion, and sprawls that translate on day one. Then you work tie clears and specific single, double, and ankle pick defenses. The emphasis is doing less, earlier, with counters you can repeat.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Hobbyists and competitors
Skip if: You want throws
Tech focus: Sprawl, Down Block, Whizzer, Single Leg Defense, Double Leg Defense, Tie Clears, Ankle Pick Defense
Biggest takeaway: Early frames beat deep shots.
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What You'll Learn
Enriquez won ADCC NA Trials with a top-first, wrestling-heavy style. This course packs stance, motion, sprawl mechanics, tie clearing, and concrete answers to singles and doubles.
It is practical for hobbyists: defend first, then score as the shot stalls.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Sprawl
- Down Block
- Stance Motion
- Whizzer
- Underhook Clear
- Ankle Pick Defense
- Single Leg Defense
- Double Leg Defense
- Iranian Defense
- Tie Clears
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I ranked it this high because simple sprawl timing plus tie clears covers 80% of the problem most wrestlers present in BJJ rooms.
Why Alex Enriquez?
Alex Enriquez is an ADCC North American Trials champion at 55kg with a wrestling-forward, pressure style. Her matches often show shot shut-downs leading to passes and guillotines. She coaches and competes actively on the no-gi circuit. The Fanatics course condenses her defensive priorities for grapplers.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fans highlight her guillotine threats and pressure passing during Trials results.
- Praised for a wrestling-heavy, control-oriented game that works at -55kg.
- Community notes she stuffs shots and transitions to passes confidently.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some threads argue Trials success does not always translate to ADCC proper.
- Limited long-form reviews mean fewer buyer references than bigger names.
Smart Alternatives
- They Shoot, You Score: Single Leg Counter Wrestling – Budget-friendly focus on single leg counters. (Price: $47.00, 2 vols)
- The Anti-Wrestling Equation by Craig Jones – Adds chokes and back takes once the shot stalls. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Wrestling Takedown Defense 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.
