Jared Weiner - Operation: Knee on Belly

[dacbjj]

I've never done any kind of DVD review before but figured I'd give it a shot. Maybe this can help someone make the decision to buy or not.

For the record I have no relationship with the author of this DVD and I don't make any money from it's sale.


Operation: Knee on Belly


3 DVD set with two online bonus videos


I have been messing around with the KOB position lately and wanted to exploit it better. I signed up to Jared's email list, liked what I saw in the free videos and went ahead and ordered the DVDs. I paid $117 + 4.95 s/h. I wasn't particularly thrilled when 2 days later he had a sale for $85...*shakes fist* but what can you do? When I buy DVDs I think in terms of getting a private with a BB. To me this was a good investment kind of like a 3 hour semi private.


In the DVDs and videos various submissions are taught using the KOB as a reference point. Jared Weiner comes across as a very good instructor. His instructions are clear and concise. The subs are fundamental but he adds in details and nuances that are unique. I've been able to effectively implement stuff from these DVDs right away.


I gotta give props to Bill, the purple belt assistant. I imagine it must've been miserable being on the bottom of KOB for 3 hours.



The moves are taught in this 3 step format:


1)Each technique is demoed twice, usually with a different sweep or guard pass leading to KOB then the sub.


2)Sub (only) is explained in detail and from different angles


3)Explains the common errors you will encounter and how to fix them


Here is a general break down of what you get:


Disk 1: Mount & Triangles
This DVD starts with the principles of KOB and a drill for position maintenance. It goes on to show two ways to achieve mount from KOB. The next section on triangles has four different techniques. Runs about 35 minutes.

Disk 2: Chokes
This DVD contains eight gi chokes. Runs about 48 minutes.

Disk 3: Armlocks
This DVD has seven different armlocks. Runs about 31 minutes

Bonus DVD 1: KOB Set Ups
This is actually nine separate 2-3 minute downloadable videos showing how you achieve KOB from a few guard and half guard passes, side control and mount. The instruction is not as in depth as the main set.

Bonus DVD 2: KOB No Gi
This is 7 separate 2-3 minute downloadable videos showing no gi submissions and one back take from KOB.


Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. I think it's perfect for my level of BJJ and was exactly what I was looking for.

[Jason Scully]

Thanks for the review!

[JAGMD]

Crap. I totally forgot about the bonuses. Hopefully, I can still download them.

[ptbeast]

Thanks. I am really working hard on my knee on belly right now (at least when I can find a training partner that is not destroyed by 265 pounds of knee), and I would like to expand this part of my game. I will have to give serious thought to ordering this.

[aruffner]

I think Jared's awesome and I like watching him compete. He likes to be successful (from my observation). Thanks for the review, I actually want to get this.

ps. that assistant probably spent waaaaaaay more than 3 hours in the kob position to film this. Probably more like double that. Not fun!! It's probably the position I would least want to be the ookie(sp) on.

[JRT6]

I struggle with knee on belly although from a big guy and self defense perspective it's a winning postion. Maybe in the future I will make the dvd investment. Jared is a big supporter of what I do for a living,

[ptbeast]

Originally Posted by JRT6

I struggle with knee on belly although from a big guy and self defense perspective it's a winning postion. Maybe in the future I will make the dvd investment. Jared is a big supporter of what I do for a living,

Knee on belly (or chest, or head, etc.) is a very valuable skill in what you do for a living. Just sayin'...

Dave

[ortegfe]

Originally Posted by JAGMD

Crap. I totally forgot about the bonuses. Hopefully, I can still download them.

ugh. me too!!!

[ortegfe]

i had forgotten about the downloads again but i went back to the email i got from them and the link still worked and i was able to download all my bonus videos.