Over-under and double-unders tuned for no-gi with leg-lock safety built in.
The Bottom Line
You learn to keep your head safe and hips heavy without gi grips. The over-under is the backbone with folding and double-unders as options. You will not get body lock depth.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Budget passers
Skip if: Hate kneeling style
Tech focus: Over Under No-Gi, Double Unders No-Gi, Folding Pass
Biggest takeaway: Head wins no-gi passes
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What You'll Learn
Faria adapts his over-under and double-unders to no-gi, emphasizing head position, leg safety, and chest-to-chest pinning in slippery conditions.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Over Under No-Gi
- Double Unders No-Gi
- Folding Pass
- Knee Slide To Smash
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I included this as the budget-friendly way to make kneeling pressure work no-gi while you develop a clinched option.
Why Bernardo Faria?
Bernardo Faria is an IBJJF Hall of Famer known for over-under pressure and approachable teaching.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Beloved teaching style keeps details digestible in no-gi.
- Effective answers for leg-lock threats while passing.
- Great pairing with body lock study for rounded no-gi pressure.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Over-under focus may feel narrow for advanced no-gi passers.
- Less footage of high-level narrated rolling than newer sets.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Body Lock Pass by Lachlan Giles – Add a fully clinched option to your no-gi toolkit. (Price: $99.00, 6 vols, 2019)
- No Gi Power Passing by Matheus Diniz – Simple, direct sequences against seated and knee-shield. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View No Gi Pressure Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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