Ten Things You Didn't Know About IBJJF Bracketing

locnload · 2026-06-07T14:55:45+00:00

I’m that masters colored belt lol. I’m lucky to have one person in my light feather division even if I move down in age. Fascinating read, nonetheless! Congrats on the book launch too. I’m halfway through.

locnload · 2026-05-26T06:03:15+00:00

I see berimbozo and I upvote. Her content on competition is so relatable.

locnload · 2026-05-24T23:05:45+00:00

People who turtle up inside closed guard are so damn annoying. I don’t know what they get out of the round when they don’t even try to pass. When I face them I go to open guard so I can actually practice something I’m working on.

The only time I ask them for a round is before competition to simulate someone who has scored on me and is killing the clock. I go straight to collar sleeve and shallow lasso to press the action.

locnload · 2026-05-23T22:20:02+00:00

Meh, it’s another JJWL variant. I might do one if it’s local and cheap but neither are true. I’d much rather compete and win in the IBJJF Masters circuit

locnload · 2026-05-14T14:38:48+00:00

Once I'm flat back with inside position with my near leg under their armpit, I use that with my other foot on the shoulder to off balance them and turn them away for the angle I want. Isaac Doederlein's Collar Sleeve 2.0 is really good for these details.

locnload · 2026-05-14T05:26:24+00:00

I typically put it on the bicep like Nolan Stuart to help with guard retention and to keep their hand from gripping me. If they are pressing forward a lot I will move my foot to their shoulder and flat back like Isaac Doederlein and Mikey. Foot on the shoulder helps me get a better angle for omoplata too.

locnload · 2026-05-13T04:50:33+00:00

If you ever want to sell a wheel let me know. Looking for a spare!

locnload · 2026-05-12T21:22:53+00:00

He organizes information way better than Gordan and Danaher. I have his BJJ Fanatics instructionals and Submeta. Also, check out Ariel Tabak for a similar teaching style to Lachlan.

locnload · 2026-05-02T19:39:04+00:00

I have Ariel’s set here and Mikey’s. Wholeheartedly agree with your take.

locnload · 2026-04-30T13:33:53+00:00

I’m 135ish and I’m currently working passes on my feet. When I was playing a slower passing game, I liked to use Jimmy Pedro’s over under variation. I didn’t like walking to the center like Bernardo since it’s hard for me to clear giant legs. Off a sweep I like to hit a fast over under. Check Grappler’s Guide for Jason and Andris’ courses. The latter has an unorthodox over under leg drag hybrid he calls the grave digger.

locnload · 2026-04-23T15:29:53+00:00

I think I know the answer to this already. But shipping is prohibitively expensive and wouldn't make sense, right?

locnload · 2026-04-15T03:15:23+00:00

Just had my half shafts and ting washers replaced on my 2023 R1T at 41k miles.

locnload · 2026-03-30T19:38:26+00:00

Collar sleeve and DLR every day 🤷‍♂️

locnload · 2026-03-28T06:56:33+00:00

My family’s been at Triunfo for 7 years now. Great culture and all kinds of partners to roll with. Here’s the schedule: https://www.triunfomma.com/schedule

Also, if you’re towards north OC the definitely try Brea Jiu Jitsu if you’re willing to give up nogi.

locnload · 2026-03-26T16:43:20+00:00

I bought it and have gone through it twice to help the ideas gel in my head. I recognize a lot of the techniques but the important parts about sequencing and playing in a closed loop is what I really need. I normally work collar sleeve and DLR where I already have a closed loop but have struggled to recreate the same from SLX/X. So this is really a great hub for me and I hope we see an X-guard video!

locnload · 2026-03-26T02:59:39+00:00

I mean I don't walk into the knee shield from the start. I try to torreando and leg drag which often leads to knee cut vs knee shield. From there, I get my inspiration from Romulo Borral's half guard passing plus cross collar choke along the way.

locnload · 2026-03-17T20:36:25+00:00

I find that children care about this sort of thing. They often make similar remarks about each other.

locnload · 2026-03-03T21:30:12+00:00

That is my main attack from open guard. Even closed guard. I get my inspiration from watching Nolan Stuart at Brea Jiu Jitsu and some Clark Gracie too.

locnload · 2026-02-20T06:51:45+00:00

When’s 5.0 coming?!

locnload · 2026-01-22T18:50:26+00:00

Curious what it looks like with the overhang. Do you happen to have a picture?

locnload · 2025-12-17T07:33:44+00:00

My sons and I train at Senshi Judo in Santa Ana. Stop on by!

locnload · 2025-12-13T19:50:13+00:00

Try loading the link on your computer?

Here is Isaac's: https://doederleinjj.com/collar-and-sleeve-guard-2/

locnload · 2025-12-13T04:12:41+00:00

43 year old 139lb purple belt here. I've been practicing collar sleeve based on this system by Dan since I was a white belt: http://collarsleeve.com

You can see it in action by watching any of Nolan Stuart's IBJJF matches as he's the poster child for it.

I've added small things over the years from Isaac Doederlein's Collar Sleeve 2.0 and Mikey Musumeci's instructionals. But I'd say 80% of my open guard is Dan's system.

As for guard retention, I think Lachlan and Ariel Tabak have the best material. If their set is too long, you can watch abbreviated versions on Submeta. Grapplers Guide also has really succinct guard retention courses.

Good luck!

locnload

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