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Downey's Dilemmas: Defensive Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu by Pat Downey

Unlock the elite-level wrestling mindset of Pat Downey — one of the most explosive and technical grapplers to ever step onto the mat — in Downey’s Dilemmas: Defensive Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu.

  • This instructional is a game-changer for BJJ practitioners who want to build bulletproof takedown defense, scramble with purpose, and shut down aggressive wrestlers and pressure passers alike.
  • Drawing from years on the world stage as an NCAA All-American and U.S. National Team member, Downey breaks down his revolutionary system designed specifically for the BJJ rule set.
  • Whether you're getting constantly taken down or you just want to add elite-level mat returns, stand-ups, and sprawls to your game, this series delivers.



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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

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Intro 0
Countering Control Ties - Defending Against the Elbow Pass 0:30
Countering the Russian Tie - Option 1 3:29
Countering the Russian Tie - Option 2 5:20
Countering the Russian Tie - Option 3 7:03
Underhook Defense - Thigh Pry 8:44
Defending the Slide By 14:43 - (18:14)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Defending Leg Attacks - "The Baltimore Butcher" 0
Slide Off the Position 5:13
Head Outside Defense - Sprawl 7:12
Head Outside Defense 10:26 - (13:26)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Defending Front Headlocks and Body Locks - Short Drag 0
Circle Up and Out 3:10
Pass By Pick 4:44
Crucifix Defense 7:22
Defending Mat Returns 12:13
Defending Body Lock - Inside Trip 14:41
Defending Body Lock - Outside Trip 15:57
Defending Body Lock - Metzger 17:18
Defending Overhook - Far Pick 18:47
Whizzer Kick 20:44
Outro 23:25 - (24:08)

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the elite-level wrestling mindset of Pat Downey — one of the most explosive and technical grapplers to ever step onto the mat — in Downey’s Dilemmas: Defensive Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu. This instructional is a game-changer for BJJ practitioners who want to build bulletproof takedown defense, scramble with purpose, and shut down aggressive wrestlers and pressure passers alike.

Drawing from years on the world stage as an NCAA All-American and U.S. National Team member, Downey breaks down his revolutionary system designed specifically for the BJJ rule set. Whether you're getting constantly taken down or you just want to add elite-level mat returns, stand-ups, and sprawls to your game, this series delivers.

🥇 What You’ll Learn:

  • Elite-Level Sprawl Mechanics – Go beyond just "sprawling hard." Learn how to sprawl with strategy and control.

  • Counter-Offense from the Bottom – Turn defensive moments into dominant positions with Pat’s proven reversal chains.

  • Front Headlock Defense – Escape and counter one of the most dangerous positions in wrestling and no-gi jiu jitsu.

  • Mat Returns &Stand-Ups – Wrestle up with purpose and return opponents to the mat when they try to scramble away.

  • Scramble IQ – Learn how to "float" and read transitions like a world-class wrestler.

  • Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu – Every technique tailored specifically for BJJ rules, grips, and flow — no gi and gi-friendly concepts.

🎯 Who Is This For?

  • Jiu-jitsu athletes getting taken down too easily

  • Wrestlers transitioning to BJJ looking for familiar tools in new contexts

  • Competitors in no-gi grappling or ADCC-style events

  • Anyone who wants to make their wrestling work for jiu-jitsu — not against it

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

  • Intro
  • Countering Control Ties  Defending Against the Elbow Pass
  • Countering the Russian Tie Option 1
  • Countering the Russian Tie Option 2
  • Countering the Russian Tie Option 3
  • Underhook Defense Thigh Pry
  • Defending the Slide By


Part 2

  • Defending Leg Attacks "The Baltimore Butcher"
  • Slide Off the Position
  • Head Outside Defense  Sprawl
  • Head Outside Defense


Part 3

  • Defending Front Headlocks and Body Locks Short Drag
  • Circle Up and Out
  • Pass By Pick
  • Crucifix Defense
  • Defending Mat Returns
  • Defending Body Lock  Inside Trip
  • Defending Body Lock  Outside Trip
  • Defending Body Lock  Metzger
  • Defending Overhook  Far Pick
  • Whizzer Kick
  • Outro

 

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