A compact wrestle-up system that turns open guard into points fast.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to manage distance and force reactions. You will stand into singles from DLR, RDLR, X and knee shield. You will not memorize endless solo drills.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Competitors facing standers
Skip if: You avoid stand-ups
Tech focus: Wrestle Up, De La Riva, Two On One
Biggest takeaway: Distance dictates timing
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What You'll Learn
If your gym meta favors standers, you need a wrestle-up that works from DLR, RDLR, X and knee shield. Leon connects distance management, 2-on-1s and singles so you score instead of butt-scooting. The course is shorter and easier to digest than some competitors.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Wrestle Up
- De La Riva
- Reverse De La Riva
- X Guard
- Knee Shield
- Two On One
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I placed this mid-list for brown belts who want a quick wrestle-up plug-in without 8 volumes.
Why Dante Leon?
Dante Leon is an IBJJF no-gi world champion and ONE title challenger with a well-documented wrestle-up style.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Most technical wrestle-up course some have tried.
- Great in-gi examples exist in Leon’s matches.
- Shorter format makes drilling simple.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Hardest to implement initially for some.
- Less depth on chaining to front headlock than Nicky.
Smart Alternatives
- Nicky Ryan Wrestle Up Series – If you want deeper integration with back exposure.
- Power Bottom: Wrestle Up System by Andrew Wiltse – Popular gi-first wrestle-up path; compare approaches.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Wrestling Up From Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
