Passing today’s modern guards, especially no-gi, can be one of the most difficult tasks in all of Jiu-Jitsu. Thankfully, Pete Letsos has decided to add another series to his instructional catalogue with Passing The Guard No-Gi, a 3-part series dedicated to the most effective versions of stack pass, staple pass, over/under, and more! Get a grip on no-gi passing with 3 decades worth of guard passing refinement from BJJ black belt Pete Letsos!
A major factor that determines your success when passing the guard is if you are able to start to consistently control your opponent. Knowing the what, how, and why of gripping is an essential concept that Pete details extensively within the instructional. Pete looks to simplify the passing process by providing go-to grip fighting techniques that allow you to control opponents as you work towards smothering pass variations. Learn to use a variety of pressure passes that allow you to shut down your opponent’s offense as you work your way towards securing the pass.
Another key to successful no-gi passing is if you are able to escape the closed guard. Closed guard can be a nightmare to be trapped in against a skilled opponent. Letsos lays out multiple pathways to stay safe from sweeps and submissions while you crack open the closed guard. Learn to build up to your feet to put maximal pressure on your opponent’s guard, or use sneaky Pete “The Greek” approved wrist locks to catch unwary opponents by surprise!
Develop a go-to no-gi passing plan with Pete Letsos! Whether you are just starting your Jiu-Jitsu journey, or looking for a competitive advantage for your next tournament Pete’s refined passing system is for you. Cut out the guesswork with an easy-to-learn system that grapplers of all levels can immediately add to their passing arsenal!