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Craig Jones Mini Product The Reach Around AKA Octopus Guard by Craig Jones — ByteByU

Craig Jones Mini Product The Reach Around AKA Octopus Guard by Craig Jones

Use octopus-style control to confuse, control, and counter from bottom.
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  • Turn The Tables On The Opposition With 2-Time ADCC Finalist & Grappling Star Craig Jones’s Brand New System For Creating Scrambles You Can’t Lose With The Reach Around Octopus Guard - A Position You Can Start Using For Reversals, Escapes, And Much More
  • Learn from one of grappling’s most in-demand instructors as elite competitor and B-Team co-founder Craig Jones shows this unique grappling offense
  • The octopus guard will let you set up reversals, scrambles, and more - by swimming your arm around your opponent with Craig’s careful advice
  • See how you can beat common counters and responses, like the cross face, stepping over, and opponents trying to get height
  • Use highly effective techniques to score and control opponents, including kosoto sweeps, butterfly sweeps, front headlocks, and more
  • Find ways to set up fight-ending submission locks, even the dreaded Buggy Choke and Craig’s innovative “Buggy Darce”
  • Watch as Craig rolls at The B-Team, as he shows you direct footage of him using this system to huge success
Buy Now: $97 $17

Course Content

Volume 1

6 Lessons
Intro
0:00 – 2:23
Beat The Crossface
2:23 – 7:40
Beat The Steppover
7:40 – 11:36
Win The Height Battle
11:36 – 16:01
Encourage The Scramble
16:01 – 21:12
Where From?
21:12 +

Volume 2

6 Lessons
Ko Soto Sweep
0:00 – 5:41
Ko Soto Hip Bump
5:41 – 11:00
Height Scramble
11:00 – 13:49
Butterfly Sweep
13:49 – 20:41
Butterfly Option 2
20:41 – 24:31
Butterfly Bolo
24:31 +

Volume 3

6 Lessons
Octopus Buggy
0:00 – 5:39
Buggy Darce
5:39 – 9:06
Digging Out Of A Hole
9:06 – 13:17
Octopus To Front Head
13:17 – 15:46
Oklahoma Drill
15:46 – 19:17
Rolling Footage
19:17 +

What Will You Learn?

???? The Reach Around – Octopus Guard
A concise, high-impact mini tutorial that distills Craig Jones’ signature octopus-style guard into a flowing control-and-attack package.

???? Mini Product Overview

Craig Jones delivers a focused breakdown of the reach-around position—popularly known as “octopus guard”—showing how to use it to control opponents, create sweep setups, and initiate submissions. Ideal for practitioners looking to add a dynamic and unorthodox tool to their guard game with minimal investment.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Position Setup & Control Mechanics
    Reach-around grips, elbow control, shoulder frames, hip positioning, entry strategies.
  • Sweep & Sweep-Submission Linkages
    Octopus lever sweeps, inverted kimura and triangle transitions, recovery options.
  • Submission Threats & Transitions
    Armbar, kimura, back-take entries; flow into inverted back-takes and shoulder isolates.
  • Drill Sequences & Live Flow Tips
    Compact partner drills, short sparring drills, key coaching cues for timing and flow.

???? Who This Mini Product Is For

Perfect for grapplers who:

  • Want a special-purpose tool added to their guard toolkit
  • Appreciate a succinct, step-based guide instead of a full course
  • Seek to diversify their guard with creative, flow-friendly options
  • Prefer tactical, position-based instruction with high immediate value

✅ Key Benefits

  • High-Impact Focus
    Covers only the essentials—maximum effect, minimal fluff.
  • Versatile Chaining
    Instant grip-to-sweep-to-submission control loop.
  • Drill-Friendly Format
    Structured for short partner or solo drilling with rapid takeaways.
  • Modern and Unorthodox
    Adds an unconventional entry to your game, ideal for catching opponents off-guard.
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