Smarter, NOT Harder! was the video set that started it all for TrainFightWin.com! This set is absolutely unbelievable and should be STRONGLY considered by anyone who is getting involved in Mixed Martial Arts or No-Gi submission grappling. The best part about this 7 hour set is the sequence of the techniques. They are organized into belt color to show the progression of difficulty, but they are really laid out in a way that builds on the techniques that you have already learned as your skill level increases.

The only real drawback to this set is the camera zoom. Richard explains on his site that there was no one available to film him and his training partner during the taping of this set, and so the zoom is placed pretty far back. If you are simply viewing this on YouTube, it is quite distracting. However if you get this set on DVD, you will be able to get a LOT more of the detail on a TV screen than in a computer monitor. Furthermore, if you view the set on your computer in full-screen mode, it is completely viewable.

That being said- this is probably the most comprehensive and well organized approach to teaching MMA/BJJ online that we have encountered. It is methodically laid out so that any grappler, regardless of skill level, can quickly find where they need to begin.

This video set receives 4.5 stars. It is a great tool for your skill set that you should definitely look into!

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