Beat collar-and-sleeve without resets using posture rules and clean transitions.
The Bottom Line
You get specific grip maps to neutralize collar-and-sleeve and avoid getting wrapped in lasso. The course emphasizes posture, elbow position, and angle changes to open passing lanes. There is no no-gi content here; it is advanced, gi-specific problem solving.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi passers stuck in lasso
Skip if: You train mostly no-gi
Tech focus: Collar And Sleeve, Lasso Guard Passing, Spider Guard Passing, Leg Weave, Long Step, Posture Rules, Back Takes
Biggest takeaway: Posture and elbow lines beat grips.
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What You'll Learn
Lepri shows how to pass the collar-and-sleeve open guard without getting stuck in spider or lasso. Expect posture rules, elbow lines, and transitions to leg weave, long step, and back takes.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Collar And Sleeve
- Lasso Guard Passing
- Spider Guard Passing
- Leg Weave
- Long Step
- Posture Rules
- Elbow Inside Line
- Grip Denial
- Back Takes
- Pressure Passing
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 52 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2021
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I finally stopped obsessing over breaking every grip and started advancing anyway.
Why Lucas Lepri?
A master of passing modern gi guards, Lepri shows how to ignore stubborn grips with posture and angles. His competition footage supports the approach. He remains a reference for collar-and-sleeve problem solving.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Posters recommend watching Lepri passing instead of obsessively breaking every grip.
- Case-study threads show his approach dissolves lasso and spider transitions.
- Discussions note DLR-to-collar-sleeve toggles and posture-up counters fit his system.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Without strong grip maps, collar-sleeve can trap passers in lasso, some users warn.
- Advanced gi focus means little help for no-gi passers.
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Smart Alternatives
- Precision Lapel Guard Escapes by Lucas Lepri – If your room plays heavy lapel guards. (Price: $79.00, 2020)
- The Science of Guard Passing by Lucas Lepri – If you want broader passing principles. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2019)
- Precision Knee Cut Passes by Lucas Lepri – If you want a go-to finish once grips break. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2020)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Precision Collar and Sleeve Guard Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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