A step-by-step plan to break double sleeve grips and pass.
The Bottom Line
You learn targeted grip breaks against double sleeve, spider, and lasso, then layer torreando, knee slides, and stacks. The course covers counters when the bottom player shifts to sit-up guard. It is narrow by design and fully gi-focused.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi passers vs spider
Skip if: Train no-gi only
Tech focus: Grip Breaks, Torreando, Knee Slide, Stack Pass, Leg Drag, Anti Spider
Biggest takeaway: Break grips before you pass.
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What You'll Learn
Barral shows how to break grips, deny collar-sleeve transitions, and pass spider and lasso variations built off double sleeves. You learn torreando, knee slides, stacks, and timing during grip changes. The system is ideal if teammates live in spider or collar-sleeve and you need structured answers.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Grip Breaks
- Torreando
- Knee Slide
- Stack Pass
- Leg Drag
- Anti Spider
- Anti Lasso
- Sit Up Guard Counters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I realized most passes fail here because the first grip break comes too late.
Why Romulo Barral?
Barral built a career on these grips, so his passing solutions address real spider and collar-sleeve threats. Expect emphasis on grip denial, angle changes, and stacking rather than flashy finishes. The material prioritizes predictability and control.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Community threads highlight Barral as a key collar-spider player to study for this family of guards.
- Players emphasize posture control solutions like changing to cross-collar, which this passing system anticipates.
- Passers appreciate having clear sequences to break grips before attacking.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some argue pure double sleeve appears less often in modern elite matches.
- People note constant grip recovery battles make the position frustrating for beginners.
- No-gi players see little transfer from gi-only double sleeve material.
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Smart Alternatives
- Double Sleeve Guard by Jonathan Thomas – Bottom player's perspective to understand threats you must pass. (Price: $79.00)
- Spider Guard Mastery by Michael Langhi – Study top-tier spider to better predict reactions while passing. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Deconstructing The Double Sleeve Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
