Travis Stevens provides a comprehensive, easy to follow approach to no-gi guard passing.
Passing the guard can be one of the trickiest aspects of Jiu-Jitsu, especially if you rely on the Gi! Travis Stevens is one of the most accomplished grappling athletes in the U.S. Stevens is regarded as one of the most well-rounded grapplers in the game, he is a black belt in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Mastering No Gi Passing helps you break free from the Gi with easy to follow No Gi adaptations
What makes passing the guard easier in the Gi? When you can latch onto your opponent’s lapel and pants it affords you the ability to slow the battle down. Oftentimes No-Gi is a high octane SCRAMBLE where getting a solid grip can be quite the challenge. Travis teaches you methods of gripping that give you that same controlling feel that plays a pivotal role in passing the guard.
Mastering No Gi Passing covers multiple starting phases. Travis goes in-depth on how to pass from kneeling and from the feet. Part 1 and 2 cover passing from the knees. Here you will learn Travis’s Weave Pass system. The Weave Pass is the type of pass that you can build your entire passing strategy around. Travis locks down his opponent’s legs and finds multiple pathways to defeat the guard.
Another major passing sequence Travis covers is the Double Under pass. This classic pass is great for athletes of all experience levels. Do you want to stay safe from submissions while passing? The Double Under pass provides a solid counter many submissions because BOTH of your arms are outside of the guard. Mastering No Gi Passing looks to gives you the advantage however you choose to pass.
In part 3 Travis shows how to approach standing passes, which are a great way to add more mobility to your passes. Travis shows you how to use this mobility to execute leg drags and knee cuts. This is also where Travis starts to demonstrate how to combine your kneeling passing strategy with your standing one.
To close up the instructional Travis shows you how to deal with the sit up guard. These days most athletes are looking to get off of their back and look to attack with leg attacks! Travis shows you how to put your opponent out of position by teaching you proper balance from this precarious position. Learn how to use the Cradle pass and the super smooth Ghost pass!
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