Best No-Gi BJJ Instructionals on BJJ Fanatics (2026)

The most dominant no-gi competitor of all time breaks down the exact passing system he used to win three ADCC absolute titles. The split squat concept alone is worth the price of admission, and the combination of tight passing (body lock, over-under) with loose passing (toreando, high step) across the original and 2.0 gives you a complete toolkit.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 10+ hours per title (original + 2.0)
• 📅 Released: 2019 (original), 2021 (2.0)
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Blue belt and above
• 🕸 Guard Passing

What It Covers

The original covers 8 volumes of tight passing: closed guard solutions, rubber guard defeat, Reverse De La Riva counters, knee shield destruction with 10+ distinct passing variations including cross shoulder post positioning and D’arce choke setups, half guard solutions (body lock, over-under, kneebar finishes), Z-guard and lockdown counters, deep half strategies, and half butterfly passing via the split squat system. Volume 2.0 adds loose passing: complete toreando system with multiple grip variations, high step passing, flanking passes, long-step passing, and integration of loose and tight passing into one combined system.

What Makes It Stand Out

• The split squat concept is genuinely innovative and immediately applicable to half butterfly passing
• Covers both tight and loose passing families, meaning you get a complete system instead of one style
• Live sparring footage with commentary (added in 2.0) showing exactly how Ryan passes elite guards
• ADCC absolute champion credentials – this system works against the best guard players alive

What the Community Says

Flawless production quality… the split squat concept is revolutionary for half-butterfly passing.

BJJ World (Filip Zanki), 5/5 rating

Excellent learning material and a must to elevate your jiu-jitsu while gaining a different outlook on passing.

Jiused Life (Jitsuist)

Weakness

Assumes familiarity with positions like half butterfly, knee shield, and deep half. Ryan’s confident delivery can be off-putting compared to Giles’ measured style. The original, 2.0, and Half Guard Passing share some concepts, making it unclear which to buy first. Lachlan Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) covers one system more completely for a lower price.

My Recommendation

Best for: Blue belts and above who want a world-champion-tested passing system covering both tight and loose styles.

Avoid if: You’re a white belt who doesn’t know what knee shield or half butterfly are. Bernardo Faria’s Foundations No-Gi (#8) or Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) are better starting points.

Pairs with: Lachlan Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) for deeper body lock expertise, or Craig Jones’ Power Ride (#4) for maintaining top position after you pass.

The only dedicated body lock passing instructional on the market, and it earns the #2 spot because Giles doesn’t just show you the pass – he gives you a complete five-stage system with narrated sparring that shows exactly how and when it fails. At $39-$79 on sale, the value per hour of instruction is hard to beat.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ ~8 hours across 6 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2019
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Body Lock Passing

What It Covers

Volume 1 establishes the five stages of body lock passing (grip acquisition, clearing the knee line, weight distribution, completing the pass, and troubleshooting counters), plus common mistakes and mechanical principles. Volume 2 covers 6 distinct entry clusters from seated opponents, headquarters position, cross knee through, and half guard. Volume 3 tackles clearing the knee line: butterfly guard solutions, guillotine defense while passing, and knee shield counters. Volume 4 completes the pass with tripod variations, lockdown counters, and get-up back take prevention. Volume 5 introduces the Sao Paulo guard opening as a standalone bonus system. Volume 6 features six narrated sparring rounds plus unique “assisted learning” troubleshooting rolls.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Five-stage framework (grip acquisition, defense management, timing, knee line clearing, pass completion) makes a complex pass digestible
• Narrated rolling footage with live corrections is exceptionally valuable for seeing how to recover from mistakes mid-roll
• Sao Paulo guard opening (Volume 5) adds a complete secondary system most instructionals don’t include
• “Assisted learning” troubleshooting rolls in Volume 6 are a genuinely innovative teaching format

What the Community Says

A Lachlan Giles instructional has never let me down – he is by far one of the best coaches out there.

BJJ World, 5/5 rating

The gold standard for organization and clarity… the only instructional purely on bodylock passing.

The Grappling Conjecture

A fantastic instructional offering something for everyone regardless of level.

Jitsmagazine

Weakness

Narrow scope by design: covers only one passing method. Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking the Guard (#1) covers body lock AND toreando, high step, over-under, and more. The Grappling Conjecture noted Giles occasionally over-cautions against techniques that actually work in practice. No competition footage analysis, unlike Ryan’s and Danaher’s instructionals which include match breakdowns.

My Recommendation

Best for: Anyone wanting to add body lock passing to their no-gi game. The definitive resource on this specific pass, period.

Avoid if: You want variety in your passing game. Gordon Ryan (#1) covers more ground. If you train primarily in the gi, this has limited applicability.

Pairs with: Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking the Guard (#1) for loose passing to complement the body lock, or Craig Jones’ Power Ride (#4) for top control after passing.

Lachlan Giles heel hooked three much-larger world-class black belts at ADCC 2019 (Kaynan Duarte, Patrick Gaudio, Mahamed Aly) using this exact system. The K-guard entries in Volume 6 were ahead of their time and are now standard in modern no-gi. More accessible than Danaher’s Enter the System, with narrated ADCC competition footage you can’t get anywhere else.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 10+ hours across 8 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2019
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate and above
• 🕸 Leg Locks / 50/50

What It Covers

Volumes 1-2 cover heel hook mechanics (rotational control, braking mechanics), knee line control, and counter-defenses from 50/50. Volume 3 adds non-heel hook attacks: outside senkaku, “double trouble” setup, and distal control. Volume 4 addresses 50/50 against standing opponents with sweeps and back takes. Volume 5 is dedicated to counter leg locking, saddle safety, and reaping counters. Volume 6 introduces the K-guard system with entries from kneeling and standing opponents plus DLR integration. Volume 7 covers advanced entries: reverse DLR, inverted entries, and top position entries via leg drag and backstep. Volume 8 features five narrated rolling sequences plus complete ADCC rounds with full narration.

What Makes It Stand Out

• K-guard entries (Volume 6) were genuinely ahead of their time and are now standard at ADCC
• Counter-leg locking material (Volume 5) teaches defense alongside offense, which most leg lock instructionals skip
• Narrated ADCC competition footage is uniquely valuable for seeing the system applied under real pressure
• Giles explains in clearer, simpler language than Danaher’s Enter the System leg lock content

What the Community Says

Much of this information isn’t available on the internet or any other instructional.

The Grappling Conjecture

Concept-oriented content focused on practical details about keeping things tight and knee injury mechanics. No unnecessary repetition.

FightingFit Jiujitsu

Lachlan knew what he was going to do long before doing his heroics at the 2019 ADCC… the 50/50 offers some of the nastiest heel hooks you can get in the entire sport.

BJJ World

Weakness

Limited to 50/50 inside heel hooks. Doesn’t cover kneebars, outside heel hooks, or ankle locks (per The Grappling Conjecture). Mikey Musumeci’s Matrix and Danaher’s Enter the System cover a broader range of leg lock positions. Multiple reviewers note it takes months to years to fully implement. Craig Jones’ Down Under Leg Attacks is more beginner-friendly for a first leg lock instructional.

My Recommendation

Best for: No-gi competitors who want to replicate Giles’ ADCC 2019 performance. Grapplers who find Danaher’s leg lock teaching too dense or conceptual.

Avoid if: You want broad leg lock coverage (kneebars, ankle locks). You’re a white belt who hasn’t learned basic leg lock positions yet.

Pairs with: Lachlan Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) for getting to top position, or Gordon Ryan’s Supine Guard (#9) for connecting leg lock entries from open guard.

Craig Jones teaches what most BJJ academies ignore entirely: wrestling rides adapted for submission grappling. The core concept – “don’t be past the legs, be on the legs” (inspired by Khabib Nurmagomedov) – challenges standard BJJ positional hierarchy and gives you immediate tools for holding top position against scramble-heavy opponents.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ ~4 hours across 6 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2022
• 🥋 No-Gi (works in gi too)
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Top Control / Wrestling Rides

What It Covers

Volume 1 establishes the foundational philosophy: control vs. points, movement mechanics, and wrestling-based grappling principles. Volume 2 covers leg rides: turk ride, shelf ride, and rear mount variations for leg control. Volume 3 addresses upper body controls: claw rides, cross-face techniques, Nelson variations, and the Dagestani handcuff. Volume 4 introduces diagonal rides, crab hooks, spiral rides, cradles, and underclaws for breaking turtle. Volume 5 integrates everything into standard BJJ positions: side control, mount, knee on belly, back control, leg drags, and body lock applications. Volume 6 covers submissions: arm triangles, D’arce chokes, rear naked chokes, half Nelson finishes, and the “Cow Catcher” technique.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Fills a gap no other BJJ instructional covers: wrestling rides specifically adapted for submission grappling
• Immediately applicable even for grapplers with zero wrestling background
• The Dagestani handcuff and Khabib-style rides are increasingly relevant as wrestling integration becomes standard
• Focused and efficient at 4 hours with zero filler, unlike 10+ hour instructionals that pad content

What the Community Says

A great fit for grapplers of all ages and levels, including those that only grapple with a Gi on.

BJJ World (Filip Zanki), 10/10 rating

One of his best instructionals… a complete system of pinning and controlling an opponent from the top.

Jitsmagazine

Weakness

Narrow scope: focuses exclusively on rides and pinning from top. Doesn’t address getting to top position in the first place. Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking From Top Pins covers both pins AND submissions more comprehensively. At 4 hours for $197 full price, the per-hour cost is higher than most BJJ Fanatics instructionals. Giles’ 8-hour Body Lock Pass ($39-$79 on sale, ~$5-10/hour) and Ryan’s 10-hour Guard Passing ($77-$97 on sale, ~$8-10/hour) deliver 2-3x more content per dollar.

My Recommendation

Best for: No-gi grapplers who struggle to hold top position against scramble-heavy opponents. Wrestlers transitioning to BJJ who want to leverage existing ride skills.

Avoid if: You need guard passing help first. This is a top control instructional, not a complete top game system.

Pairs with: Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking the Guard (#1) for getting to top position, then Power Ride for holding it.

The definitive no-gi seated guard instructional. Ryan’s shoulder crunch sumi gaeshi and seated leg lock entries are unique, high-percentage techniques you won’t find anywhere else. BJJ World called it “a masterpiece” and “perhaps his best work to date.”

Quick Facts

• ⏰ ~10 hours across 8 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2020
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate and above
• 🕸 Seated Open Guard

What It Covers

Volume 1 covers seated guard fundamentals: distance management, body positioning, ashi garami entries, kouchi entries, and shin-to-shin transitions. Volume 2 adds gripping for attacks: collar ties, ankle picks, Imanari Rolls, and de ashi harai variations. Volume 3 addresses kneeling opponents with push-pull dynamics, sumi gaeshi as primary off-balancing, and the “forehead on the mat” principle. Volume 4 covers arm drags and Russian ties with sweeping options and back takes. Volume 5 combines attacks: pinch headlock as foundation, multidirectional attacking, bodylock pass counters with overhooks, and collar tie to triangle/armbar entries. Volume 6 covers advanced submissions including no-gi berimbolos and guard retention. Volumes 7-8 feature rolling demonstrations and narrated commentary.

What Makes It Stand Out

• The only instructional that covers seated guard with this level of depth: responses to standing, kneeling, and crouching opponents
• Ryan’s shoulder crunch sumi gaeshi and seated leg lock entries are genuinely unique high-percentage techniques
• Narrated rolling volumes show exactly how the system works in live training against quality partners
• Integrates seamlessly with Ryan’s supine guard, half guard, and closed guard instructionals

What the Community Says

A masterpiece DVD instructional… a real mind twister, and perhaps his best work to date. Camera work is pristine, the sound is spot on.

BJJ World

Breaks many rules of traditional open and seated guard, exploring previously unexplored mechanics.

BJJ World

Weakness

Expensive at full price ($349). Marcelo Garcia’s MG InAction subscription covers seated guard fundamentals for $25/month, making it far cheaper for grapplers who only need the basics. Assumes DDS/New Wave knowledge, since Ryan references Danaher concepts without always explaining them. Works best when paired with his supine guard and half guard titles, adding to total cost. Adam Wardzinski’s No-Gi Butterfly Guard (#6) covers overlapping seated territory in just 3 volumes for faster implementation.

My Recommendation

Best for: No-gi competitors who play seated guard as their primary open guard. Grapplers already in the Danaher/Ryan ecosystem.

Avoid if: You’re on a budget or want a quick, focused study. Wardzinski’s Butterfly Guard (#6) covers overlapping territory for $39-$74 in 3 volumes.

Pairs with: Gordon Ryan’s Supine Guard (#9) for a complete open guard system, or Lachlan Giles’ Leg Lock Anthology (#3) for finishing submissions from the leg lock entries Ryan sets up.

Three volumes. That’s all Wardzinski needs to give you a complete, competition-proven butterfly guard system. The whizzer/overhook system in Volume 2 is uniquely powerful in no-gi and rarely taught this well. BJJ World called him “an even better teacher than he is a competitor” – and he’s a 2x IBJJF World Champion.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ ~3-4 hours across 3 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2020
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 White to purple belt
• 🕸 Butterfly Guard

What It Covers

Volume 1 covers butterfly guard basics: steering wheel sweep (basic and variations), butterfly sweep with follow-ups, secondary sweep options in different directions, armbar and triangle entries from butterfly, and back take follow-ups. Volume 2 focuses on speed attacks: quick-switch steering wheel sweep, the whizzer/overhook system (Wardzinski’s signature no-gi weapon), guillotine variations, armbar from whizzer, omoplata variations, arm drag setups, and brabo choke entry. Volume 3 introduces the John Wayne system: dive under sweep from arm drag, far side arm lock, double underhook control, X-guard transitions, and single leg X-guard attacks.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Concise and action-oriented: 3 volumes gets you a complete system without hours of philosophy
• The whizzer/overhook system (Volume 2) gives you guillotines, armbars, omoplatas, and brabo chokes from one grip
• Best value proposition in no-gi: complete butterfly guard for ~$39-$74 on sale
• Wardzinski is a 2x IBJJF World Champion who used this exact guard to qualify for ADCC

What the Community Says

An even better teacher than he is a competitor… manages to balance technical advice with conceptual teaching better than anyone.

BJJ World

The first one you get anyway, even before the Gi version.

BJJ World (on choosing between gi and no-gi versions)

Weakness

Fewer volumes than the gi counterpart (the Butterfly Guard Rediscovered gi version is 4-8 volumes with more depth). Narrowly focused on butterfly guard, so doesn’t cover half guard, seated guard with feet on hips, or other common no-gi positions. Gordon Ryan’s Seated Guard (#5) covers overlapping territory with more guard variations. No narrated rolling, unlike Giles or Ryan instructionals. Limited leg lock integration compared to modern no-gi butterfly play.

My Recommendation

Best for: White to purple belts wanting a reliable, simple butterfly guard system for no-gi. Budget-conscious grapplers who want maximum value per dollar.

Avoid if: You want deep, exhaustive coverage. Ryan’s Seated Guard (#5) or Giles’ Leg Lock Anthology (#3) go much deeper for intermediate+ practitioners.

Pairs with: Lachlan Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) for a complementary passing game, or Craig Jones’ Power Ride (#4) for top control when your sweeps succeed.

The most comprehensive no-gi curriculum available from a single instructor. Nine titles covering guard passing, half guard, positional escapes, submission escapes, open guard (2 parts), closed guard, side attacks, and mount. This is the system that produced Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, and Garry Tonon.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 80+ hours across 9 titles (8 volumes each)
• 📅 Released: 2021-2023
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to advanced
• 🕸 Complete No-Gi Curriculum

What It Covers

Nine individual titles: No-Gi Guard Passing (toreando footwork, body lock passing, knee slides, cross shin pin), Half Guard (three directions of attack), Positional Escapes (escape to dominant position instead of neutral), Submission Escapes, Open Guard Parts 1-2 (two foundations of guard play, sweeps and reversals), Closed Guard, Side Attacks, and Mounted Pin Attacks (the 4×4 mount system). Each title is 8 volumes deep, and the guard passing title alone covers the king and queen of passing positions, floating leg pommel series, and overcoming entanglement problems.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Concept-first teaching creates a transferable roadmap: every grip leads to an off-balance, every off-balance leads to a submission threat
• Replaces the older Enter the System series with tighter organization and updated technique sequences
• Covers every major position in no-gi grappling from a single unified system
• The curriculum that built the most dominant competition team in grappling history

What the Community Says

Dense like a textbook, but the escapes work when applied on the mats. His instructionals are among the most expensive, which is justified because his techniques work.

BJJ Equipment

You can do better than escaping to a neutral position – instead, you could escape to a dominant position or a position where you are threatening your opponent.

BJJ World (reviewing Positional Escapes)

Weakness

Extremely expensive in aggregate. Buying individual titles at full price totals $1,500+. Even individual titles at $197-$247 are expensive compared to Gordon Ryan’s $77 sale prices or Giles’ $39-$79 sale prices. Multiple reviewers describe the series as “dense like a textbook” and a slog to get through. Danaher’s teaching style is polarizing, spending significant time on philosophy before showing techniques. Not beginner-friendly at all.

My Recommendation

Best for: Intermediate to advanced no-gi grapplers who want a complete A-to-Z curriculum. Coaches building a school curriculum around one unified system.

Avoid if: You’re on a budget. You want quick, implementable content. Bernardo Faria’s Foundations No-Gi (#8) covers everything for $49-$99 if you need breadth over depth.

Pairs with: Buy individual titles based on your weakest area. Start with Guard Passing or Positional Escapes, which have the most immediate impact on most grapplers’ games.

The best price-to-value ratio in no-gi instruction. Eight volumes covering literally everything (standing, guard pulls, guard play, passing, pins, submissions, escapes) from a 5x World Champion, for $49-$99. Faria’s gentle, encouraging teaching style makes this the ideal first no-gi instructional for beginners or gi practitioners making the transition.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ ~6 hours across 8 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2020
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 White and blue belts
• 🕸 Complete No-Gi Foundations

What It Covers

Volume 1 covers standing: double leg takedowns, arm drags, headlock setups, collar ties, sprawl mechanics, and front headlock chokes. Volume 2 addresses guard pulling: 2-on-1 setups, collar tie pulls, and transitioning to closed, open, or half guard. Volume 3 covers guard vs. standing opponents: butterfly sweeps, sit-up guard sweeps, kouchi gari, and single leg X entries. Volume 4 covers half guard and X-guard: full X-guard, inverted X, deep half, knee shield, and single leg half. Volume 5 addresses closed guard and passing: overhook guard, kimura combinations, triangle setups, over-under passing, body lock passing, and double under passing. Volumes 6-8 cover side control, mount, back attacks, turtle, and escapes including heel hook and leg lock defenses.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Best price-to-value ratio in no-gi: 8 volumes covering everything for $49-$99
• 5x World Champion teaching fundamentals means every technique is battle-tested
• Faria’s teaching style is gentle, clear, and encouraging for beginners with zero no-gi experience
• Excellent gi-to-no-gi transition guide for gi-focused practitioners making the switch

What the Community Says

The building blocks of a foolproof game for No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu delivered by a multi-time World Champion.

BJJ World

Part 6 (Side Control and Mount) is one of the best in the instructional.

BJJ World, 7/10 rating

Weakness

Jack of all trades, master of none. Eight volumes covering everything means no position gets the depth of a specialized instructional. BJJ World noted the deep half guard section is just “an overview.” Standing section is disjointed with “no connections between subjects.” Dated compared to 2021-2024 releases: no K-guard entries, no modern heel hook mechanics, no berimbolo or crab ride transitions that Danaher’s New Wave, Ryan’s Systematically Attacking series, and Giles’ Leg Lock Anthology all cover. Faria’s 5 World titles were all in the gi. His no-gi ADCC record is modest compared to Ryan (3x ADCC absolute champion) or Giles (3x ADCC veteran who medal’d via heel hooks).

My Recommendation

Best for: White and blue belts who need a complete no-gi foundation in one instructional. Gi practitioners transitioning to no-gi. Budget-conscious grapplers who can only buy one instructional.

Avoid if: You already have solid fundamentals and want position-specific depth. Any of the top 6 picks go deeper in their respective areas.

Pairs with: Once you’ve built your foundation, pick a specialized instructional for your weakest area: Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) for passing, Wardzinski’s Butterfly Guard (#6) for guard, or Giles’ Leg Lock Anthology (#3) for submissions.

Every major supine guard (X-guard, DLR, RDLR, ashi positions, berimbolo) in one connected system. The “trilemma” concept (sweep, leg lock, or back take from every position) creates genuine dilemmas for the passer, and Ryan’s no-gi berimbolo section is the most detailed available anywhere.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ ~10 hours across 8 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2021
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to advanced
• 🕸 Supine Open Guard

What It Covers

Volume 1 covers foundational principles: leg positioning, movement negation, and ashi garami control. Volume 2 introduces X-guard and ashi garami basics: scissor sweeps, leg lock entries, and transitions to scorpion half guard. Volume 3 adds ushiro X-guard, the “trilemma” decision tree (sweep/leg lock/back take), and cross ashi garami entries. Volume 4 covers De La Riva guard: tripod sweep, hip bump sweep, ashi garami connections, and 50/50 entries. Volume 5 addresses no-gi berimbolo: cross-body rides, back exposure, leg drag counters, and inverted leg lock options. Volume 6 covers reverse De La Riva with tripod sweeps, single leg entries, and inversion techniques. Volumes 7-8 feature live rolling and narrated commentary.

What Makes It Stand Out

• The “trilemma” concept (sweep/leg lock/back take from every position) creates genuine decision-making dilemmas for passers
• No-gi berimbolo section is the most detailed available, making complex techniques accessible
• Pairs perfectly with Ryan’s Seated Guard (#5) for a complete open guard system
• Narrated rolling volumes demonstrate all concepts in live sparring

What the Community Says

Systematizing the best guards for the job with clear progression from principle to application. Seamlessly connects with Ryan’s seated guard.

BJJ World

Shows how to make complex techniques like the berimbolo and crab ride useful and simple in no-gi.

BJJ World

Weakness

Expensive at full price ($349). Lachlan Giles covers similar DLR and leg lock entry material in his Leg Lock Anthology ($39-$79 on sale) and Guard Retention Anthology ($39-$79 on sale), each offering 10+ hours at a fraction of Ryan’s $349 list price. Dense and complex: no-gi berimbolo and RDLR are advanced concepts that require significant mat time. Best paired with other Ryan instructionals, meaning $1,000+ for the full system. Not standalone for beginners who need basic sweeping mechanics first.

My Recommendation

Best for: Advanced no-gi guard players who want to systematize their supine guard. Grapplers already using Ryan’s seated guard who want to complete their open guard system.

Avoid if: You’re below purple belt or haven’t learned basic ashi garami and DLR hooks. Wardzinski’s Butterfly Guard (#6) or Faria’s Foundations (#8) are better starting points.

Pairs with: Gordon Ryan’s Seated Guard (#5) for the complete open guard system, or Lachlan Giles’ Leg Lock Anthology (#3) for finishing the leg lock entries Ryan sets up.

The only no-gi instructional specifically designed for smaller grapplers facing larger opponents. Emily Kwok is a multi-time world champion weighing roughly 120 lbs, and the size contrast with Kesting makes every technique visually obvious. The “space management” framework is a transferable concept useful across all positions.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 7+ hours across 5 DVDs
• 📅 Released: 2013
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Beginner to intermediate
• 🕸 Complete No-Gi (Size Disadvantage)

What It Covers

DVD 1 covers no-gi gripfighting and takedowns: 7 essential no-gi grips, collar ties, wrist control, underhooks, and no-gi specific takedowns. DVD 2 addresses compensating for strength in the guard: guard positions that work against bigger opponents, guard retention against heavy passers, butterfly sweeps, De La Riva guard, and single leg X-guard. DVD 3 presents Emily’s Top 5 system: her top 5 submissions, sweeps, and escapes against bigger opponents. DVD 4 covers advanced no-gi control: knee cut pass, backstep pass, double underhook passing, mount stabilization, and side control consolidation. DVD 5 covers submissions and finishes: rear naked choke, head and arm choke, guillotine, and kneebar details.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Specifically designed for smaller/lighter grapplers facing bigger opponents – a unique framing no other instructional provides
• Kwok doesn’t just teach the theory; she’s proven these techniques against much larger opponents in world-level competition
• “Space management” framework is a transferable concept useful across all positions and situations
• 365-day money-back guarantee and available on multiple platforms (DVD, streaming, apps)

What the Community Says

The constant emphasis on how to develop ‘space management’ makes this DVD a winner, because you can use the same concept everywhere.

Liam ‘The Part Time Grappler’ Wandi

Clear, concise, and humorous delivery with technique that is detailed and well demonstrated.

BJJ Legends Magazine

Weakness

Not on BJJ Fanatics; sold exclusively through Grapplearts.com. Older production values (2013) that don’t match modern BJJ Fanatics quality. Covers everything but can’t go as deep as position-specific instructionals like Giles’ Body Lock Pass or Wardzinski’s Butterfly Guard. “Top 5” format can feel arbitrary rather than systematic. Unlike Danaher/Ryan/Giles instructionals that get recommended weekly on r/bjj, this instructional rarely appears in community recommendation threads. B-Team and New Wave content from 2020-2024 has largely overshadowed it for modern no-gi technique.

My Recommendation

Best for: Smaller/lighter grapplers (especially women) frustrated by getting overpowered. Hobbyists who train with bigger partners and need practical survival strategies.

Avoid if: You want cutting-edge modern technique. Any of the top 5 picks are more current and position-specific. You’re already comfortable rolling with bigger partners.

Pairs with: Wardzinski’s Butterfly Guard (#6) for a focused bottom game system, or Giles’ Body Lock Pass (#2) for a passing system that doesn’t rely on size or strength.