Upper Lower Chains Links that Solve Problems Faster by Josh Saunders

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Unlock the secret to faster problem-solving and fluid movement on the mats with Upper Lower Chains Links that Solve Problems Faster, an innovative BJJ instructional by Josh Saunders — a 2x ADCC Trials winner and ADCC semifinalist.

Josh Saunders has quickly risen to the top of BJJ instruction by focusing not just on techniques, but the underlying concepts that connect them
This groundbreaking approach empowers practitioners to adapt, innovate, and respond to challenges in real-time, making your game more dynamic and intuitive.
In this instructional, Josh breaks down the critical upper and lower body chains — the interconnected movement patterns that form the foundation of efficient grappling.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Standing Attacks - Feinting for a Leg to Improve Snap Down	1:19
Reach for Single Leg to Open Underhook	5:41
Underhook to High Crotch	9:05
Climb to a Body Lock off Failed Double Leg	13:53
Far Side Swing Single to Defend Underhook	17:53
Arm Drag to Single	22:04
Te Guruma	27:01 - (30:35)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Ground Attacks From Top - Dorsal Kimura to Inside Sankaku	0
¼ Guard to Inside Sankaku	6:28
Pinning by Walking to Half Guard and Covering the Hips	9:36
Defending Octopus Guard by Stepping Over	12:58
Opponent Uses Arm Bar Defense that Traps the Leg - Inside Sankaku	16:41
Attacking Turtle - Go Behinds or Arm In Guillotines	20:32 - (24:22)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Ground Attacks from Bottom - Double Kouchi to Force Sprawl to Access the Upper Body	0
Half Butterfly - Attacking Legs to Open Choi Bar	4:40
Half Butterfly - Attacking Choi Bar to Open Up the Legs	8:20
Half Butterfly - Arm Drag into the Legs/Wrestle Up	11:24
Closed Guard - Scoop into K Guard to Hantai Sankaku	14:36
Inside Sankaku Turn into Back Take	18:07
Wrestle Up from Reverse De La Riva	20:32 - (23:06)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Escapes - Half Guard - Knee Levers to Open Underhook to Lower Leg Shift	0
Half Guard - Use Butterfly Hooks to Escape Cross Face Underhook	4:08
Side Control - Hips vs Upper Body	7:05
Side Control - Underhook vs Weave Grip and Going Behind Leg	11:11
Outro	14:31 - (16:03)

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What will You Learn?

Josh Saunders has quickly risen to the top of BJJ instruction by focusing not just on techniques, but the underlying concepts that connect them. This groundbreaking approach empowers practitioners to adapt, innovate, and respond to challenges in real-time, making your game more dynamic and intuitive.

In this instructional, Josh breaks down the critical upper and lower body chains — the interconnected movement patterns that form the foundation of efficient grappling. By mastering these chains, you’ll solve positional problems faster and transition smoothly between attacks, escapes, and controls.

Whether you're a competitor looking to sharpen your strategic edge or a hobbyist wanting to deepen your understanding, this conceptual guide will transform how you think about and practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Bullet Points

Concept-Driven Learning: Go beyond isolated techniques and grasp the fundamental movement chains that make your game cohesive and adaptable.
Upper & Lower Body Focus: Discover how interconnected chains in both upper and lower body movement solve common positional problems faster.
Learn From a Proven Competitor: Instruction from Josh Saunders, a 2x ADCC Trials winner and ADCC semifinalist with elite competition experience.
Enhanced Problem-Solving: Develop the ability to intuitively react and transition smoothly between positions with fewer mental blocks.
Ideal for All Levels: Whether competitor or hobbyist, deepen your understanding of BJJ concepts to improve fluidity and control.
Best-Selling Approach: Join thousands who have benefited from Josh’s unique teaching style that emphasizes concepts over rote memorization.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Standing Attacks - Feinting for a Leg to Improve Snap Down
Reach for Single Leg to Open Underhook
Underhook to High Crotch
Climb to a Body Lock off Failed Double Leg
Far Side Swing Single to Defend Underhook
Arm Drag to Single
Te Guruma

Part 2

Ground Attacks From Top - Dorsal Kimura to Inside Sankaku
¼ Guard to Inside Sankaku
Pinning by Walking to Half Guard and Covering the Hips
Defending Octopus Guard by Stepping Over
Opponent Uses Arm Bar Defense that Traps the Leg - Inside Sankaku
Attacking Turtle - Go Behinds or Arm In Guillotines

Part 3

Ground Attacks from Bottom - Double Kouchi to Force Sprawl to Access the Upper Body
Half Butterfly - Attacking Legs to Open Choi Bar
Half Butterfly - Attacking Choi Bar to Open Up the Legs
Half Butterfly - Arm Drag into the Legs/Wrestle Up
Closed Guard - Scoop into K Guard to Hantai Sankaku
Inside Sankaku Turn into Back Take
Wrestle Up from Reverse De La Riva

Part 4

Escapes - Half Guard - Knee Levers to Open Underhook to Lower Leg Shift
Half Guard - Use Butterfly Hooks to Escape Cross Face Underhook
Side Control - Hips vs Upper Body
Side Control - Underhook vs Weave Grip and Going Behind Leg
Outro

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