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The Cowcatcher by Neil Melanson
- Learn how this catch-wrestling-inspired system works in all forms of grappling with Neil’s conceptual teaching on how to control the position and get the most out of your cowcatcher
- This spine crack and strangling position can help you finish fights and set up even more brutal positions, including sankakus and north south chokes
- Neil Melanson is one of the most respected grappling instructors in the world, having worked with tons of elite fighters and athletes as he shares his unique blend of submission grappling, catch-wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and more
- Use some of Neil’s favorite cowcatcher finishes, including the peruvian necktie, the full stock, the fist choke, and more
- Find tons of ways to set up the cowcatcher as Neil shows methods of entering in from top position, bottom position, while hunting for takedowns, and more
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Intro To Cowcatcher | 0 |
| Basics Of Cowcatcher Tilt | 1:27 |
| Cowcatcher Tilt One Handed Guillotine | 3:39 |
| Cowcatcher Tilt (Cement Mixer) Neck Crank | 14:15 |
| High Elbow Guillotine | 19:38 |
| Prayer Choke | 29:05 |
| Far Side Armbar | 35:04 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Cowcatcher Tilt To Sankaku | 0 |
| Entry | 4:23 |
| Option 2 | 5:29 |
| Option 3 Kimura | 9:22 |
| Leg Neck Crank | 12:40 |
| Reverse Armbar | 14:16 |
| Entry | 18:25 |
| Option 2 Sankaku | 21:22 |
| Countering Escape, The Flip 'N Frame | 23:59 |
| Cowcatcher Tilt To North South Choke | 30:20 |
| Mounted One Hand Guillotine And Full Mounted Guillotine | 35:07 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Front Choke | 0 |
| Switching Sides On Chokes | 6:58 |
| Front Facelock | 9:24 |
| Neils Version Of A Peruvian Necktie | 12:40 |
| Full Stock | 20:33 |
| Fist Choke From College Roll | 24:02 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Go Behinds | 0 |
| Cowcatcher Butterfly Sweep Fist Choke | 5:52 |
| Reverse Armbar | 10:12 |
| Roll Through Armbar | 13:00 |
| Seated Sankaku Finish From Bottom | 17:17 |
| Half Stock, Full Stock | 22:34 |
| Butterfly To Mounted Guillotine | 29:08 |
| Fist Choke Revolver | 35:05 |
| Cradle | 39:30 |