A clear, affordable body lock passing system with practical counters and finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn a complete body lock sequence from entries to finishes. You will learn how to answer the most common defensive reactions. You will not get a broad passing curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Pressure passers
Skip if: You dislike tight pins
Tech focus: Body Lock, Leg Pummeling, Pressure Passing
Biggest takeaway: Tight control wins
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What You'll Learn
A concise, step-by-step body lock system covering entries, leg pummeling, head positioning, finishes, and common counters. It is structured to be quickly applicable in sparring. Community reviews praise its clarity and comprehensiveness for this specific pass. Some feel Gordon Ryan’s body lock set goes even deeper, but this set is a better value for most.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Body Lock
- Leg Pummeling
- Head Positioning
- Pressure Passing
- Counter Counters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Volumes: 6
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I got consistent passes by prioritizing head and hip pins before chasing the actual clear.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Lachlan Giles is known for concise, concept-driven instruction and practical no-gi systems.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- One of the best body lock resources; very clear.
- Immediate results even for intermediate players.
- Great troubleshooting across common reactions.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Gordon’s body lock study is deeper for specialists.
- Requires comfort with tight pressure passing.
- Not a full passing system beyond body lock.
Smart Alternatives
- Body Lock Study – If you want maximum depth and competition study. (Price: $349.00)
- Under the Legs Passing Anthology – Expands beyond body lock to a fuller passing toolkit. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Official listing: View The Body Lock Pass on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
