Crucifix Masterclass by Brian Glick

• 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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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:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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?

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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?

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