Key Takeaways
- A 4-volume system focused exclusively on sacrifice throws adapted for BJJ — no complex Judo mechanics required
- Dainis Nguyen-Huu brings his unique blend of Judo black belt and BJJ second-degree black belt experience to make sacrifice throws practical for everyday rolling
- Covers Yoko Tomoe Nage, Sumi Gaeshi, Flash Triangle, and Flash Armbar entries from multiple standing and counter scenarios
- Includes live sparring and competition footage showing techniques in action against resisting opponents
- Best suited for blue belts and above who struggle with takedowns and want low-risk ways to get the fight to the ground
- Rating: 8.5/10
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Sacrifice throws sit in a strange place in BJJ. Everyone knows they exist — Tomoe Nage is one of the first throws beginners learn in many academies — but few practitioners develop them into a reliable system. The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu aims to change that.
It is a 4-volume system that breaks down the mechanics, setups, and combinations for sacrifice throws that work within the BJJ ruleset, where landing in a dominant position matters more than the throw itself. This isn’t traditional Judo with its point-scoring priorities; this is Judo re-engineered for grapplers who need to score the takedown and attack immediately from the ground.
Figuring Out The Hardest Throw In Grappling
Sacrifice throws occupy a strange place in BJJ. Tomoe Nage and Sumi Gaeshi are often taught as early white belt techniques and then forgotten as students move on to more “serious” takedowns like single legs and double legs.
That’s a mistake. Sacrifice throws offer something that conventional takedowns cannot: the ability to attack from disadvantaged positions — when the opponent is pressuring forward, sprawling, or countering your initial attempt. A well-timed Yoko Tomoe Nage — one of the most effective tomoe nage BJJ variations — turns the opponent’s forward pressure into their own downfall.
A Sumi Gaeshi catches the wrestler who drops for a double leg. A sacrifice throw done correctly doesn’t just put you on top — it puts the opponent on their back, exactly where a guard passer wants them. The issue is that proper sacrifice throw BJJ techniques require timing, off-balancing, and body positioning that most BJJ players never develop, because the instruction isn’t there. The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu is that missing instruction.
Dainis Nguyen-Huu – High-Level Judo Meets BJJ
Dainis Nguyen-Huu is a second-degree BJJ black belt and Judo black belt who started in Judo at age 7 and trained for the next decade before discovering Jiu-Jitsu just before turning 18. Originally, he took up BJJ to improve his Judo in hopes of winning the Canadian Judo Nationals — a goal that changed direction when the gentle art pulled him in full-time.
The Dainis Nguyen-Huu DVD instructor is the head coach at DNA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Whitby, Canada, and has one of the most decorated competitive records in Canadian grappling. His resume includes 21 IBJJF Open Champion titles, 6 Canada National Pro Championships, multiple Ontario Open titles, an IBJJF World Masters Bronze medal, and an Abu Dhabi World Pro Bronze medal.
He previously released Foot Sweep the World. The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint DVD is his follow-up, targeting the other major category of Judo techniques — Judo throws for BJJ players who rarely develop this area properly.
Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu DVD Review
The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu DVD fills a niche that most BJJ instructionals ignore entirely. The Flash Triangle sequences are the standout feature, but the cross grip entries and combination chains throughout the instructional provide a solid foundation that any intermediate grappler can build on. For grapplers who want to add low-risk takedowns to their game without the years of Judo study that traditional sacrifice throws require, The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint is an excellent investment.
Volume 1: Cross Grip Sacrifice Throw
The opening volume of The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu DVD starts with the cross grip set-up — the primary grip configuration used throughout the system. He breaks down two versions of the cross grip, explains the basic mechanics of the sacrifice throw entry, and then layers in combinations.
The Ouchi Gari combo that follows adds a kick-out threat before the sacrifice entry, while the Uchi Mata combo does the same from the opposite side. The section on working against a sprawled opponent addresses the most common defense to sacrifice throws.
Single leg counters — both head outside and head inside — show how to catch opponents who shoot on you. The double leg counter covers the same concept from the other side. Volume 1 closes with Kimura Trap combos, chaining the sacrifice throw into an upper body submission threat for the follow-up.
Volume 2: The Flash Triangle System
Part 2 of The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu covers what may be the most recognizable technique in the instructor’s arsenal — the Flash Triangle. The volume opens with finishing mechanics on the ground, teaching how to lock the triangle from the sacrifice throw landing position.
It then moves to the basic mechanics from the feet, followed by entries against a pushing opponent and how to force the opponent to push. The Flash Triangle combo from the back covers the scenario where you land on top in back control and finish from there. A standing setup of the same traingle closes the volume with the signature technique that made Nguyen-Huu’s viral videos popular.
Volume 3: Kneeling and Step Entry Variations
Past the halfway mark of The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-HuuDVD, it’s time to introduce alternative entries for the sacrifice throw. After a review of basic mechanics, Nguyen-Huu teaches the kneeling entry — a configuration that works well for guard pullers and seated open guard players.
The combination section is where this volume shines: the Ko Ouchi combo, Foot Sweep combo, Ouchi Gari combo, and Uchi Mata combo each layer a takedown threat before the sacrifice entry. The Flash Armbar Combo at the end shows how to transition from the sacrifice throw into an armbar finish — a sequence that Nguyen-Huu has used successfully in competition.
Volume 4: Competition Analysis
In the final portion of The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu DVD features sparring and competition footage. Nguyen-Huu breaks down live rolling footage showing how the techniques connect against moving, resisting opponents.
The competition examples section analyzes seven of his actual matches, including the Yoko Flash Armbar, multiple Tomoe Nage finishes, and — the one that got the most attention — three Flash Triangle finishes from competition.
This volume is valuable not just for seeing the techniques work under pressure, but for understanding the subtle adjustments required to land sacrifice throws against people who know they’re coming.
Figuring Out the Timing for Sacrifice Throws
The 4-volume structure of The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu covers approximately 90 minutes of material, making it a compact instructional that rewards multiple viewings.
The recommended approach is to start with Volume 1 for the basic cross grip mechanics, drill the entries against a compliant partner, and then progress to Volume 2 for the Flash Triangle system. Volume 3 adds alternative entries once the baseline mechanics are comfortable. Volume 4 is best used after drilling the techniques to see how they adapt under pressure.
Most blue and purple belts should expect 3-4 weeks to integrate the core entries from The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu and another 3-4 weeks to chain the combinations effectively in sparring. The compact format works well for grapplers who want to add sacrifice throws without overhauling their entire standup game.
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Who Is This For?
The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu is ideal for blue belts and above who want a reliable, low-risk takedown system that flows directly into submissions. No-Gi and Gi players will both benefit, as the techniques work across both formats with minimal adjustments.
Grapplers who struggle with conventional takedowns — single legs, double legs, body locks — will find the sacrifice throw system more forgiving, as it uses the opponent’s pressure rather than resisting it. White belts may find the timing concepts challenging without some mat experience. Pure Judo competitors looking for competition-level sacrifice throw setups should note that this instructional is designed for BJJ application, not Judo scoring rules.
Pros & Potential Drawbacks
Pros:
- The Flash Triangle and Flash Armbar combinations are genuinely unique and rarely taught in any BJJ instructional — these alone make The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu worth studying
- The emphasis on cross grip entries and forcing the opponent to push solves the most common problem BJJ players face with sacrifice throws: lack of off-balancing
- Volume 2 covers the triangle finish more thoroughly than most dedicated triangle instructionals
- Competition footage in Volume 4 provides concrete evidence that the techniques work under pressure
- Dainis’s background — Judo black belt plus BJJ second-degree black belt — gives him credibility that most BJJ-only instructors lack for standup material
Potential Drawbacks:
- The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint is relatively narrow in focus — if you’re looking for a comprehensive standup game, you’ll need to pair this with Foot Sweep the World or another takedown resource
- The compact runtime (~90 minutes) leaves some detail to the viewer’s interpretation during drilling
- Some sections could benefit from more drilling suggestions and troubleshooting for common mistakes
Time to Throw!
The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu delivers exactly what it promises — a practical system built around sacrifice throw BJJ entries, the flash triangle armbar combination, and ground finishing mechanics: a practical, usable system for sacrifice throws adapted to BJJ.
