See Marcelo Garcia’s step-by-step process for passing the no-gi guard, including some never before seen details in this exclusive series filmed JUST FOR BJJ FANATICS!
Marcelo is a 9-time World Champion and known for his creative combinations and crisp technique that work at every level and in every style of submission grappling
This four-part instructional series covers Marcelo’s standing passes, back steps, half guard passes, and more, including how to combine them into one smooth system
Attack with a plan against common no-gi guards, including butterfly, inverted guard, De La Riva, and more
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
4:29 – 10:01
Stand to break the closed guard
10:01 – 16:19
Countering double ankle control
16:19 – 24:55
Countering waiter sweep
24:55 – 28:17
Late stage defense to waiter sweep
28:17 – 34:25
Double scoop opening
34:25 – 37:31
Step on biceps
37:31 – 42:57
Behind the back trap
42:57 – 49:15
Lift the opponent to open
49:15 – 52:55
Lift, counter the hug, open
52:55 – 58:34
Lift, cross face vs. double under clinch
58:34 – 9:46
Lift, cross face vs over under clinch +
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
9:46 – 17:32
MG X pass
17:32 – 24:04
X pass knee cut
24:04 – 30:20
MG baseball slide pass
30:20 – 37:21
Folding pass details
37:21 – 44:59
De La Riva primary response
44:59 – 50:04
Unwinding deep De La Riva
50:04 – 54:48
Back step De La Riva pass with underhook and head control.
54:48 – 1:02:16
Reverse underhook De La Riva pass
1:02:16 – 1:08:30
Near underhook to side switch De La Riva pass
1:08:30 – 3:47
Freeing the ankle details +
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
3:47 – 6:50
Surprise mount De La Riva pass
6:50 – 11:35
Underhook passing from 3/4 mount
11:35 – 17:16
Pass to 3/4 mount, swing leg over, clasp hands to pass
17:16 – 24:03
Pass to 3/4 mount, swing leg over, underhook to pass
24:03 – 30:11
Pass to 3/4 mount, push head down to swing leg over
30:11 – 36:35
3/4 mount, pull triceps to swing leg over
36:35 – 42:46
Detail to make space to swing the leg over the head
42:46 – 44:45
Spin towards hips to counter back take
44:45 – 50:42
Leg trapped, hop knee over the head, turn towards hips
50:42 – 57:08
Inverted guard no gi passing fundamentals
57:08 – 1:03:47
Inverted guard, leg pin with shin, foot outside, pass
1:03:47 – 1:10:12
Inverted guard, leg pin with both shins to pass
1:10:12 – 3:57
Inverted guard, cross step leg pin to reverse underhook pass +
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
3:57 – 7:47
Forcing half-guard, then passing half-guard
7:47 – 15:49
Double under pass details for no gi
15:49 – 22:15
Blocked double under pass, fly around head to pass far side
Master The Art Of The Butterfly Guard From ADCC Gold Medalist And Black Belt Giancarlo Bodoni, Gain Access To Elite-Level Techniques Proven Effective In The World’s Toughest Competitions.
Unlock the secrets of sweeping and controlling opponents with precision and finesse as Giancarlo Bodoni shares his championship-winning strategies for the butterfly guard, tailored for practitioners of all levels.
Elevate your Jiu-Jitsu game with expert guidance from Giancarlo Bodoni, who distills years of experience and success into a comprehensive curriculum designed to maximize your effectiveness from the butterfly guard.
Gain a competitive edge by learning the nuances of butterfly guard attacks, setups, and defenses directly from a renowned champion, empowering you to dictate the pace of the match and dominate your opponents.
Transform your grappling game with Giancarlo Bodoni’s unique insights and proven techniques, honed through countless hours of training and competition at the highest levels, ensuring that you emerge as a formidable force on the mat.
Volume 01
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Intro
0:00 – 1:12
General Overview
1:12 – 3:44
Creating Pressure From Guard – Attacking In Multiple Directions
3:44 – 7:40
Push Pull Dynamic
7:40 – 11:14
Discrepancy Of Offensive Movements
11:14 – 18:07
The Rule Of Shoulders And Hips
18:07 – 22:12
Common Problems Associated With Butterfly Guard Vs Kneeling Opponent – Shutting Down A Body Locker
22:12 – 32:18
Double Throat Post
32:18 – 38:18
Chin Post
38:18 – 43:29
Recovering From Supine Butterfly
43:29 +
Volume 02
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Sumi Gaeshi – Intro To Sumi Gaeshi
0:00 – 4:05
Directionality For Sumi Gaeshi
4:05 – 9:54
Sumi Gaeshi Mechanics
9:54 – 20:36
Collar And Elbow
20:36 – 25:44
Underhook
25:44 – 31:00
Overhook
31:00 – 37:10
Inside Ties
37:10 – 39:29
Armdrag
39:29 – 42:38
Shoulder Crunch
42:38 – 50:46
Sumi Gaeshi Hip Scoot
50:46 – 53:55
Sumi Gaeshi With Foot Assist
53:55 – 55:46
Sumi Gaeshi Into Cross Ashi
55:46 – 1:02:16
Hand Assist
1:02:16 – 1:04:09
Opponent Runs
1:04:09 – 1:12:06
Opponent Back Steps
1:12:06 +
Volume 03
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Hip Heisting – The Importance Of Hip Heisting
0:00 – 3:46
Basic Heist And Snapdown
3:46 – 10:38
Synergy Between Hip Heisting And Sumi Gaeshi
10:38 – 14:58
Sumi Gaeshi To Hip Heist
14:58 – 18:11
Arm Drag To Sumi to Go Behind/Heist
18:11 – 20:54
Using Ashi Waza To Break Stance
20:54 – 24:52
Double Kouchi When They Stand
24:52 – 27:59
Seated To Snap Guillotine
27:59 – 34:32
Seated Snap To Heist
34:32 – 37:37
Opponent Defends Guillotine – Hip Heist
37:37 +
Volume 04
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Arm Drag – Intro To Arm Drag
0:00 – 2:19
Push Drag
2:19 – 7:25
Rising Arm Drag
7:25 – 11:10
Using Arm Drag To Set Up Hip Heist
11:10 – 15:27
Ashi Garami Off Posted Leg
15:27 – 17:14
Elbow To Belly Button – Sumi Gaeshi
17:14 – 22:22
Hiza Guruma When They Stand
22:22 – 23:57
Taking The Back
23:57 – 29:53
Entering The Legs When They Stand
29:53 – 33:11
Arm Drag Sumi Gaeshi Series
33:11 – 38:03
Arm Drag Sumi Gaeshi To X Guard
38:03 +
Volume 05
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Pulling Into Upper Body Submissions – Pulling Armbar Vs Kneeling
0:00 – 2:59
Te Gatame Vs Kneeling
2:59 – 8:02
Pulling To Clamp
8:02 – 11:53
Entering Triangle Vs Kneeling
11:53 – 17:49
Elevating A Kneeling Opponent – 2 On 1 To Standard Ashi
17:49 – 21:55
2 On 1 To Elbow To The Back
21:55 – 25:36
Double Tricep Into Standard Ashi
25:36 – 29:09
Pinch Headlock – Slide By
29:09 – 33:29
Ude Gatame
33:29 – 38:24
Shoulder Crunch Hiza Guruma
38:24 – 41:34
Shoulder Crunch Triangle
41:34 – 43:42
Shoulder Crunch Ashi Garami
43:42 – 45:43
Following Up When Losing The Arm
45:43 – 51:41
Getting Into High Lock
51:41 – 54:10
High Lock Reversals – Seated/Supine
54:10 – 58:53
High Lock Shrug
58:53 – 1:01:11
Low Lock Forward Shift Standup
1:01:11 – 1:03:37
Entering Ashi Garami – When 1 Knee Up
1:03:37 +
Volume 06
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Versus Standing – Seated Guard Vs Standing
0:00 – 6:11
Rule Of The Toe And Heel
6:11 – 10:21
Creating A Push Pull Dynamic
10:21 – 14:23
Double Kouchi Vs Square
14:23 – 20:31
Double Kouchi Vs Staggered
20:31 – 25:33
Sitting Guard To Double Kouchi
25:33 – 28:37
Sumi Gaeshi Vs Standing
28:37 +
Volume 07
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Gripping Strategies – Grip Options
0:00 – 5:22
Strategy 1
5:22 – 7:33
Strategy 2
7:33 – 10:36
Strategy 3
10:36 – 12:50
Strategy 4
12:50 – 17:16
Shin To Shin – Opponent Steps Out Of Kouchi
17:16 – 20:03
Block The Lead Leg Then Insert Foot
20:03 – 22:54
Scoot Back Then Close Gap
22:54 – 25:11
Circular Shot
25:11 – 27:52
Near Side 2 On 1
27:52 – 29:55
Double Kouchi From Shin To Shin
29:55 – 32:57
Entering Standard Ashi Near Leg
32:57 – 36:14
Entering Cross Ashi Far Leg
36:14 +
Volume 08
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Ashi Waza – Defining Success
0:00 – 6:05
Foot Block
6:05 – 12:39
Inside Foot Block
12:39 – 15:25
De Ashi
15:25 – 23:15
Baiting De Ashi
23:15 – 27:41
Double Kouchi To Hip Heist
27:41 – 30:00
Double Kouchi To Ashi Garami
30:00 – 31:40
Ashi Waza Drill
31:40 – 41:26
Rolling Into Legs – Inside Reach To Backside 50/50
41:26 – 45:26
Scoop Grip To Cross Ashi
45:26 – 48:01
Getting Underneath The Hips – 2 on 1 To Double Shin
First Time Ever Revealed: The Three Part Passing System That No One Can Stop. Whether You Are Big Or Small, Old Or Young – Gordon Ryan’s Passing System Is A Cheat Code To Passing Any Style Of Guard
In Just 7 Years Of Training Gordon Has Become ADCC World Champion &IBJJF No Gi Double Gold Black Belt World Champion. His Secret: The Guy With The Most Knowledge Wins
If You’re Serious About Grappling – Don’t Miss This Once In A Lifetime Chance To Improve Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible
With over 10 hours of video, dive inside the mind of Gordon Ryan and see how he systematically picks apart the guard and passes the elite of the elite, including him breaking down actual footage of live sparring
Gordon Ryan has blazed a trail to the top, and after an ADCC championship and double gold at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds
Gordon approaches passing with the same laser-focused intensity and study as every other system in his game
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Gordon Ryan Guard Passing Intro
0:00 – 5:35
Guard Passing overview
5:35 – 8:24
Opening Closed Guard
8:24 – 29:24
Opening The Rubber Guard
29:24 – 32:10
Establishing Inside Foot
32:10 – 37:00
Rolling Kimura On Seated Opponent
37:00 – 41:43
Dealing With Reverse De La Riva
41:43 – 55:33
Using Cross Ashi Garami to Shut Down Reverse deal riva
55:33 – 1:01:19
Dealing w Full Inversion From Reverse De La Riva
1:01:19 – 1:09:00
Passing With A Split Squat
1:09:00 – 1:15:58
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Dealing w Lasso From split Squat
0:00 – 3:06
Back stepping off split squat
3:06 – 17:30
Back Step Off Split Squat 2
17:30 – 24:39
Back Step Off Split Squat Into Guillotine
24:39 – 31:38
Passing Low Knee Shield From Half Guard
31:38 – 45:23
Passing Low Knee Shield 2
45:23 – 1:00:07
Passing Low Knee Shield W Cross Shoulder Post
1:00:07 – 1:05:21
Passing High Knee Shield
1:05:21 – 1:14:51
Passing High Knee Shield 2
1:14:51 – 1:17:29
Passing High Knee Shield 3
1:17:29 – 1:22:06
Passing High Knee Shield 4 w Darce Strangle
1:22:06 – 1:29:21
Passing High Knee Shield 5
1:29:21 – 1:32:05
Passing High Knee Shield 6
1:32:05 – 1:34:44
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Shutting Down Underhook From Half Guard
0:00 – 10:08
Body Lock Pass Off of Their Underhook
10:08 – 13:28
Under Over Passing
13:28 – 18:00
Under Over Passing 2
18:00 – 21:49
Knee Bar From Over Under Passing
21:49 – 25:24
Under Over Passing 3
25:24 – 29:17
Deep Half Guard Passing
29:17 – 50:41
Passing High Knee Shield 2 With Overwrap Leg
50:41 – 56:13
Defending Scorpion /”Lock Down”
56:13 – 1:00:45
Defending scorpion 2 when partner has Underhook
1:00:45 – 1:10:20
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Half Butterfly Passing Using Split Squat
0:00 – 6:18
Half Butterfly Passing Using Split Squat 2
6:18 – 10:35
Half Butterfly Passing Using Split Squat 3
10:35 – 17:23
Half Butterfly Pass
17:23 – 30:47
Half Butterfly Pass 2
30:47 – 32:53
Half Butterfly Pass 3
32:53 – 36:22
Half Butterfly Pass 4 Off of Opponents Underhook
36:22 – 39:57
Half Butterfly Pass 5 Using Guillotine
39:57 – 43:40
Half Butterfly Pass 6 With Cross Shoulder Post
43:40 – 46:33
Half Butterfly Pass 7 With Cross Shoulder Post
46:33 – 57:03
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Passing Off Inside Foot , Straight Hamstring/ Dealing w/ De La Riva
0:00 – 17:10
Passing Off Inside Foot , Straight Hamstring 2
17:10 – 21:01
Passing Off Inside Foot , Straight Hamstring 3
21:01 – 27:29
Passing Off Inside Foot , Straight Hamstring 4
27:29 – 31:41
Passing Off Inside Foot , Straight Hamstring 5 Knee on Top Hip
31:41 – 56:24
Using Side Body Lock on Seated Opponent
56:24 – 1:08:23
Using Side Body Lock on Seated Guard 2
1:08:23 – 1:10:55
Double Unders Body Lock Passing
1:10:55 – 1:20:34
Double Unders Body Lock Passing 2
1:20:34 – 1:22:22
Double Unders Body Lock Passing 3 Long Arm Short Arm / Tight Waist
1:22:22 – 1:28:54
Double Unders Body Lock Passing 4 Long Arm Short Arm / Tight Waist
1:28:54 – 1:34:56
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Underhook Over hook BodyLock Passing
0:00 – 4:24
Underhook Overhook Body Lock Passing 2
4:24 – 7:07
Double Over Body Lock Passing
7:07 – 12:24
Passing Butterfly When Opponent Double Under Hooks
12:24 – 16:22
Getting Inside Foot when Opponent Has shin to shin Guards
16:22 – 19:30
Passing Standard Ashi Garami
19:30 – 26:18
Passing From X Guard
26:18 – 29:55
Passing From Ushiro XGuard
29:55 – 32:06
Passing Reverse X Guard
32:06 – 37:11
Passing Ushiro Reverse X Guard
37:11 – 42:31
Passing Outside Ashi Garami
42:31 – 47:12
Passing 50 / 50
47:12 – 57:15
Passing Cross Ashi Garami
57:15 – 1:00:27
Introduction Supine Guard
1:00:27 – 1:02:07
Using V Grips to Pass Supine Guard
1:02:07 – 1:06:17
Establishing Good Foot Position W Torreando Passing
Develop Unstoppable Guard Retention and An Unpassable Guard Under The Expert Guidance Of Legendary Coach John Danaher!
John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the top minds in Jiu-Jitsu, having both top-tier competitive students and a complete anthology of masterclass instructionals that have revolutionized the sport.
Understand the nature and problems of guard retention, and build general physical skills in order to achieve your guard retention goals.
Learn 12 essential body movements essential for guard retention that you can practice with a partner or entirely solo!
Develop a new perspective to all aspects of guard retention including proper frames, generating leverage, overcoming underhooks, creating space, among other game-changing concepts.
Apply different styles of guard retention against today’s most used passing strategies including Toreandos, body locks, knee cuts, scoop grips passing, and MORE!
Dismantle half guard passing with a collection of powerful techniques that are easy to learn and designed to defeat today’s modern half guard passing systems.
Control the action over time and steer events in your favor with guard retention strategies that conserve energy and put you back in control!
Master one of the most crucial aspects to improving your Jiu-Jitsu, Guard Retention, and develop an unpassable guard with John Danaher and his 8-part must-have instructional!
Volume 01
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Introduction
0:00 – 2:56
12 Essential Body Movements for Guard Retention
2:56 +
Volume 02
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Understanding HOW An Opponent Passes Your Guard is the Key to Stop it From Happening – The 5 Steps of Guard Passing
0:00 – 11:50
The 3 Most Important Danger Zones of Guard Passing
11:50 – 16:25
Stance and Posture for Guard retention
16:25 – 23:40
The 3 Most Important Guard Passing Methodologies That You’ll Be Working Against
23:40 – 27:15
Getting a Solid Start to Guard Retention With a Strong Stance and a Simple Game Plan
27:15 +
Volume 03
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Guard Retention Against Distance Passing/Toreando
0:00 – 8:28
High Leg Retention Method
8:28 – 15:07
Inside Leg Retention Method
15:07 – 19:07
Inside Foot or Knee Guard Retention Method
19:07 – 36:32
Outside Shoulder Roll Guard Retention Method
36:32 – 41:59
Elbow Prop Method
41:59 – 45:47
Turning Away From the Pass
45:47 +
Volume 04
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Countering Head Control – Elbow Post
0:00 – 4:22
Inside Position Leg Scissor
4:22 – 9:18
Guard Retention Vs North/South Toreando Passing – Leg Frames to Prevent North/South Transition
9:18 – 17:06
Situp Recovery
17:06 – 22:00
Framing From North/South
22:00 +
Volume 05
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Guard Retention Vs Hips Centered Passing – Negating Body Lock Guard Passing
0:00 – 21:20
The 3 Great Safety Positions Against a Body Lock
21:20 – 27:48
Late Defense Against Body Lock Passes – Chin Post and Shrimp
27:48 – 33:55
Outside Shoulder Roll
33:55 – 40:05
The Hip Slip
40:05 +
Volume 06
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Defending Against Double Scoop Grips – Working Against Locked Hands
0:00 – 2:23
Working Against Unlocked Hands
2:23 – 4:05
Leg Pommeling Vs Double Scoops
4:05 – 7:02
Wrist Control Vs Double Scoops
7:02 – 9:31
Guard Retention Vs Knee Cut – Knee Prop/Shield Method
9:31 – 17:32
Elbow Prop Vs Knee Cut
17:32 – 20:59
Knee Shield to Outdside Shoulder Roll
20:59 +
Volume 07
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Guard Retention Vs Head and Shoulder Control – Stopping Half Guard Passes – Top Head and Arm – Inside Knee/Elbow Escape
0:00 – 9:07
Outside Knee Shield Method
9:07 – 15:39
Knee Lever Guard Retention
15:39 – 20:51
Half Butterfly Retention Method
20:51 – 27:21
Guard Retention Against a Near Side Underhook
27:21 – 35:34
Guard Retention Against Double Underhooks
35:34 +
Volume 08
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Sit-Out Half Guard Variations – Guard Retention Against Sit-Out Crossface