Build a relentless no-gi passing game that actually holds.
The Bottom Line
You will learn knee-fold and knee-slide chains that connect to bodylocks and scoop grips. You will see live rolling plus breakdowns for real timing. You will not get gi-specific grip paths.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Scramble passers
Skip if: Only play gi
Tech focus: Knee Fold Pass, Knee Slide, Scoop Grip, X Pass, Whizzer, Bodylock
Biggest takeaway: Passing is pressure plus pacing.
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What You'll Learn
Ethan’s passing blends knee-folds, knee slides, scoop grips, and timed whizzers to smother scrambles. The series includes rolling breakdowns to show decision-making under pressure.
If you wrestle-up or scramble a lot, the counters here are gold.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Knee Fold Pass
- Knee Slide
- Scoop Grip
- Whizzer
- X Pass
- Bodylock
- Reverse Tight Waist
- Wrestle Up Counters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Footage Breakdown, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 4 hours and 2 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2023
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I fixed stalling passes by linking knee-fold entries to scoop grips and a clear Plan B cartwheel.
Why Ethan Crelinsten?
Ethan is a B-Team co-founder and ADCC Trials champion with a reputation for pressure passing despite being a featherweight. BJJ Heroes notes many of his submission wins come after positional control. His pedagogy favors stepwise decision trees and live examples. Expect emphasis on pace, footwork, and top pressure.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Clinic-level pressure sequences admired by viewers.
- Strategy of exhausting opponents with repeated pass attempts resonates.
- Frequently recommended among no-gi passers to study.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer other passers for clearer half-guard frameworks.
- One viewer felt Ethan over-relied on smother finishes in a match.
- Disagreement on whether this should be your first passing course.
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Smart Alternatives
- Passing the Guard: Go Further Faster by John Danaher – Foundational, structured pressure systems. (Price: $197.00)
- Next Generation Guard Passing by Mica Galvao – Aggressive modern passing for lighter athletes. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Advanced and Effective Guard Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.