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Crucifix Masterclass by Brian Glick

Master the art of the Crucifix position with Brian Glick's BJJ Masterclass. Learn advanced control points, transition techniques, and effective submission tactics. Upgrade your game now!

Discover one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most dominant—and often overlooked—positions with Brian Glick’s Crucifix Masterclass.

  • A direct student of legendary coach John Danaher, Brian breaks down the crucifix in a methodical, accessible system designed to transform this powerful position into a high-percentage part of your game.
  • Unlike many traditional control positions, the crucifix doesn’t rely on the core principles you may be used to—like chest-to-chest pressure or strong positional anchors
  • Instead, it leverages advanced, submission-based control points that create tremendous vulnerability in your opponent while giving you near-total dominance.
  • Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your arsenal or a seasoned practitioner aiming to refine your upper body attacks, Brian Glick provides a structured, conceptual roadmap that makes the crucifix not just effective—but essential.


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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

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Dedication0
Intro to the Crucifix1:23
Essential Skills - The Role of the Legs5:38
The Skill of Pummeling Legs15:34
Understanding Directionality23:11 - (28:04)

Volume 2

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Crucifix (Belly Up) Mechanics - Arm Control0
Head Control11:28
Strangle Mechanics18:54
Ude Gatami with the Legs27:14
Countering Defense - Switching Arms33:41
Countering Defense - Converting to Top Kimura43:58
Countering Defense - Reverse Omoplata50:48 - (58:42)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Top Turtle Entries - Isolating the Arm0
Seatbelt Roll6:27
Back Roll11:09
Finishes From the Top13:56
Front Headlock Entries - High Crotch22:41
Olympic Roll28:33
Chest Lock: The Peakout33:31
Chest Lock: The Peakout II39:04
Guard Entries - Shoulder Drag Scoop Pass44:20
Shoulder Drag Over/Under51:41
Arm Deep Half57:01
Guard Passing Entries - Toreando Elbow Prop1:06:13
Scoop Pass and Elbow Prop1:11:52
T-Kimura1:17:14
Outro1:24:59 - (1:36:06)
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What Will You Learn?

Discover one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most dominant—and often overlooked—positions with Brian Glick’s Crucifix Masterclass. A direct student of legendary coach John Danaher, Brian breaks down the crucifix in a methodical, accessible system designed to transform this powerful position into a high-percentage part of your game.

Unlike many traditional control positions, the crucifix doesn’t rely on the core principles you may be used to—like chest-to-chest pressure or strong positional anchors. Instead, it leverages advanced, submission-based control points that create tremendous vulnerability in your opponent while giving you near-total dominance.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your arsenal or a seasoned practitioner aiming to refine your upper body attacks, Brian Glick provides a structured, conceptual roadmap that makes the crucifix not just effective—but essential.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • A Modern Take on the Crucifix
    Learn why this position defies conventional control and how it opens up elite-level submission opportunities.

  • Submission-Based Control Concepts
    Replace traditional control principles with precise, higher-level grips, wedges, and angles that immobilize and expose.

  • Systematic Entries & Transitions
    Master clean, reliable ways to enter the crucifix from a variety of common scenarios—scrambles, back takes, turtle, and more.

  • Attack Chains That Finish
    Explore a complete library of upper body submissions—rear naked chokes, armlocks, and traps—optimized from the crucifix.

  • Positional Refinement
    Understand how to maintain control, make real-time adjustments, and shut down escapes with surgical precision.

👊 Why Train the Crucifix with Brian Glick?

  • Learn from a John Danaher black belt with decades of experience teaching complex ideas in a clear, digestible way

  • Build a reliable, high-percentage attack system from a position many opponents overlook

  • Upgrade your submission game with principles that go beyond brute strength or pressure

Turn the crucifix into your secret weapon—and submit with control.
Essence of Control: Upper Body Attacks – The Crucifix is your guide to mastering a position that’s as intelligent as it is devastating.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

  • Dedication
  • Intro to the Crucifix
  • Essential Skills - The Role of the Legs
  • The Skill of Pummeling Legs
  • Understanding Directionality


Part 2

  • Crucifix (Belly Up) Mechanics - Arm Control
  • Head Control
  • Strangle Mechanics
  • Ude Gatami with the Legs
  • Countering Defense - Switching Arms
  • Countering Defense - Converting to Top Kimura
  • Countering Defense - Reverse Omoplata


Part 3

  • Top Turtle Entries - Isolating the Arm
  • Seatbelt Roll
  • Back Roll
  • Finishes From the Top
  • Front Headlock Entries - High Crotch
  • Olympic Roll
  • Chest Lock: The Peakout
  • Chest Lock: The Peakout II
  • Guard Entries - Shoulder Drag Scoop Pass
  • Shoulder Drag Over/Under
  • Arm Deep Half
  • Guard Passing Entries - Toreando Elbow Prop
  • Scoop Pass and Elbow Prop
  • T-Kimura
  • Outro

 

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