Key Takeaways
- A 6-volume leg lock defense and counter system covering Ashi, 4/11, Outside Ashi, B.S. 50/50, top position defense, and wrestling up escapes
- Brett Moyer is a Professional Grappling Federation competitor for the Colorado Wolverines with a 70% finish rate and a leg-lock specialist background
- No wasted content — each volume is compact and targeted, making it easy to study specific entanglements
- Ideal for grapplers who find themselves stuck in leg entanglements and want systematic answers
- Rating: 8.5/10
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Leg locks have fundamentally changed Jiu-Jitsu over the past decade. The modern game moves through Ashi Garami, 4/11, Outside Ashi, and 50/50 positions constantly, and being comfortable in these entanglements is no longer optional — it is required. Counter Warfare Brett Moyer addresses the other side of that equation: what to do when someone else’s leg lock game is coming at you.
The Counter Warfare Brett Moyer DVD covers defense, counter-attacks, and escapes from every major leg entanglement position across 6 volumes. Counter Warfare Brett Moyer is not a leg lock attack instructional — it is a complete defensive system built by a competitor who has used these counters at a professional level. The Brett Moyer leg lock defense system is a field-tested answer to modern leg lock attacks.
The Leg Lock Counters Game – Sign of a Real Bad Ass Leg Locker
Most leg lock instructionals teach attacking. They show you entries, positioning, and finishing mechanics for heel hooks, ankle locks, and toe holds. But in a roll, you cannot always be the one attacking first.
When you face a trained leg locker — someone who understands Ashi entries and 4/11 control — you need answers that go beyond “don’t let them grab your leg.” Counter Warfare Brett Moyer fills that gap by teaching the defensive side of the leg lock game: how to recognize the threat, how to neutralize it, and how to transition from defense to offense or escape.
The Ashi garami counter system in Volumes 1-2 covers the most common entanglements, while the 4/11 leg entanglement defense in Volume 2 addresses the shallow cross-body position. Counter Warfare Brett Moyer is built from his experience in PGF competition, where he has faced high-level leg lockers and developed a systematic counter game.
Who is Brett Moyer?
Brett Moyer is a professional grappler competing in the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) for the Colorado Wolverines. With a PGF record of 10 wins, 9 losses, and 5 draws and 57 match points, Moyer has established himself as a legitimate threat in the pro grappling scene.
His 70% finish rate demonstrates that he does not leave matches to the judges — and his submission history is telling: Aoki Lock, Straight Ankle, Inside Heel Hook, Toe Hold, Woj Lock. These are not generic submissions; they are the tools of a leg-lock specialist who understands the fine details of lower body entanglement mechanics.
Moyer’s competitive approach is reinforced by his PGF XP rating of 2079.1 and includes notable performances against respected opponents. He has been competing at the PGF level since Season 7 in October 2024 and continues to develop his leg lock game at the highest levels of professional No-Gi grappling.
Counter Warfare Brett Moyer DVD Review
Counter Warfare Brett Moyer provides clear, competition-tested answers to every major leg entanglement a No-Gi grappler will face through 6 compact volumes covering outside ashi defense, 4/11, Ashi, and 50/50. The leg lock escape system across these volumes gives you a complete toolset to survive and escape. If you can enter leg entanglements but cannot escape them, Counter Warfare Brett Moyer is the instruction you need.
Volume 1: Ashi Counters
Volume 1 opens with the most fundamental leg entanglement: standard Ashi Garami. The Aoki Counter is a direct answer to the straight ankle lock — the submission most BJJ players use as their primary leg attack. Moyer teaches how to recognize the setup and execute the counter before the submission is fully locked.
The Outside Heel Hook section addresses the more dangerous threat: when your opponent switches from an ankle lock to a heel hook attack. Ashi Wrestle Ups close the volume with an escape-oriented option that turns a defensive leg entanglement into a scramble to a dominant standing position.
Volume 2: 4/11 Counters
The 4/11 position is one of the most common positions in modern No-Gi grappling. Moyer covers 4/11 pummels and counters, teaching how to escape the leg control and counter-attack.
The 4/11 Butt Heel Hook section addresses the deep version of the position where the opponent has a inside heel hook grip on your far leg. Toe holds round out the volume with answers to one of the most overlooked but effective leg submissions in the game. What makes part 2 effective is the recognition that 4/11 often appears in transition and needs quick, decisive counters rather than extended battles.
Volume 3: Outside Ashi
Outside Ashi is arguably the most dominant leg entanglement position in modern No-Gi. It is the position Gordon Ryan has used to dismantle elite competition, and being trapped there against a skilled opponent can feel hopeless.
Moyer provides three solutions. The Outside Ashi Split Squat Defense teaches a structural position that neutralizes the opponent’s heel hook entry. The Leg Counter sections (Top and Bottom) cover the two distinct defensive scenarios depending on which leg the opponent is attacking. This volume is the most technically demanding section of the instructional, reflecting the difficulty of escaping Outside Ashi against a trained opponent.
Volume 4: B.S. 50/50
The 50/50 position is the purgatory of leg entanglements — it is the position where both grapplers have equal control over each other’s legs, and the escape can be as dangerous as staying. Moyer covers the B.S. 50/50 Escape — a reliable exit strategy that removes your leg from the entanglement entirely — and the B.S. 50/50 Counter, which shows how to attack when your opponent attempts their own escape. These are not the flashiest techniques in the set, but they are among the most practically useful for grapplers who find themselves in 50/50 regularly.
Volume 5: Leg Locks From Top Defense
Volume 5 shifts the focus from defending leg entanglements from the bottom to defending them when you are on top and your opponent attempts a leg lock from their guard or from underneath. Estima lock defense options stand out, with the ankle lock and heel hook counters adding to the options against the most common leg attacks thrown from the bottom position. This volume is particularly valuable for guard passers who find themselves getting caught in leg submissions during the passing sequence.
Volume 6: Wrestling Up From Leg Entanglements
The final volume is the payoff for the entire system. While the previous volumes teach counters within the entanglement, this volume teaches how to escape entirely by wrestling up to a standing position.
Wrestling up from all Ashi positions dominates, providing clear technical pathways from each major entanglement to a stand-up scramble. For grapplers who want to not just survive leg entanglements but actually escape them and get back to their feet, Volume 6 is worth the price of the instructional.
How to Play The Game
Counter Warfare is organized by entanglement, which makes it easy to study based on what you are currently struggling with. If Outside Ashi is giving you trouble, Volume 3 is your starting point.
If you keep getting caught in 4/11, go to Volume 2. The recommended approach is to identify your weakest entanglement position, study the corresponding volume, and drill the counters with a training partner who can enter that position at a controlled pace.
The compact format (each volume is roughly 3-4 techniques) allows for focused 30-minute study sessions. The Brett Moyer leg lock defense system rewards repetition — these are not complex sequences, but they require timing and feel to execute under pressure.
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Who Is This For?
This instructional is for any grappler who trains No-Gi or does any form of submission grappling where leg locks are legal. Counter Warfare Brett Moyer is essential for blue belts and above who understand the basic mechanics of leg entanglements but do not know how to escape them. White belts may find the material too advanced without a foundation in the basic leg lock positions.
Grapplers who prefer Gi-only training with limited leg lock exposure will find less value, though the Aoki counter and ankle lock defense sections apply universally. The ideal audience is the No-Gi player who can enter leg entanglements comfortably but feels helpless when the opponent initiates the leg attack first.
Pros & Potential Drawbacks
Pros:
- The 6-volume format with one entanglement per volume makes it easy to target specific problem areas without watching the entire instructional
- The Wrestling Up volume is a standout addition — most leg lock defense instructionals teach you to counter but not necessarily to escape entirely
- Moyer’s competition experience in PGF gives the material real credibility — these are not theoretical counters but techniques he has used at a professional level
- The compact chapter structure (roughly 2-4 techniques per volume) respects the viewer’s time and allows for quick reference
Potential Drawbacks:
- The instructional assumes prior knowledge of leg entanglement positions — brand-new No-Gi players will need a fundamentals-level leg lock instructional before this material
- At 6 volumes with roughly 18 total techniques, some grapplers may want more depth in specific entanglements
- The No-Gi focus means Gi players working on leg lock defense will need to adapt the grip-dependent techniques
- Some of the counters (particularly in Outside Ashi) require timing and sensitivity that only come with dedicated drilling — not a quick fix
Mastering Counter Warfare
The Counter Warfare Brett Moyer DVD fills a specific and important gap in the leg lock ecosystem. While the market is flooded with instructionals on how to attack with leg locks, very few teach the defensive and counter side of the equation with the same systematic approach.
