A compact concept-first guide to win no-gi engagements and force your preferred passing start.
The Bottom Line
You learn how to set terms in the first exchanges. You will not get a big technique list. You will learn grips, positioning, and forcing supine efficiently.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You want safer entries
Skip if: You want pure moves
Tech focus: Engagement, Grip Fighting, Wrestle Up Denial
Biggest takeaway: Set terms before passing
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What You'll Learn
A concise two-volume concept set on winning the initial no-gi exchanges. You learn proactive and reactive entries, grip priorities, and how to force opponents supine to start your passing. It emphasizes engagement rules that dovetail into Chen's passing systems. Short, dense chapters make it easy to study and rewatch. Best if you want cleaner starts rather than a library of moves.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Engagement
- Grip Fighting
- Wrestle Up Denial
- Two On One Elbow
- Head Positioning
- Supine Forcing
- Recovery Mechanics
- Drills
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 18 minutes
- Volumes: 2
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I improved consistency simply by applying his grip precedence and head-position rules before any pass attempt.
Why Jozef Chen?
B-Team competitor and ADCC European Trials champion known for modern passing systems. Profiled by BJJ Heroes; promoted to black belt in 2025.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Considered good and very conceptual by multiple users.
- Useful if you already understand passing families and want stronger entries.
- Short format makes study and application manageable for busy hobbyists.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some regret buying, finding details hard to apply.
- Seen as advanced; beginners report limited short-term carryover.
- Concept-first delivery frustrates buyers seeking step-by-step moves.
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Smart Alternatives
- Understanding The Distance On Top by Gui Mendes – Another high-level framework for early top exchanges. (Price: $197.00)
- Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Seated Position by Gordon Ryan – If you prefer learning the bottom side of the engagement. (Price: $349.00)
- Connected Reaction Bundle by Paul Schreiner – Deep conceptual library if you want broader fundamentals.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Engaging Without Regrets on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
