No-gi pass chains built on balance and pinning.
The Bottom Line
Mastering No Gi Passing teaches you to win frames before attempting to pass. You learn to pin hips and knees, then cycle between safe pressure options. It assumes you already know basic no-gi grips and will not cover modern bodylock trees in depth.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Blue to purple belts
Skip if: You prefer scrambly styles
Tech focus: Over Under Pass, Double Under Pass, Knee Cut Pass, Weave Pass, Leg Drag Entries, Distance Management
Biggest takeaway: Pin first, then chain passes.
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What You'll Learn
No-gi focused pass chains with concepts for balance, distance, and pressure. Shows how to pin the hips and knees without cloth grips, then transition into weaves, over-unders, and knee cuts.
Best for blue-purple belts who want a coherent top plan for open guards without getting stuck in hand fights.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Over Under Pass
- Double Under Pass
- Knee Cut Pass
- Weave Pass
- Leg Drag Entries
- Distance Management
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how it reframes no-gi passing around pinning the hips and knees instead of chasing grips you do not have.
Why Travis Stevens?
Travis Stevens is a 3x Olympic judoka who won silver in 2016. He holds a BJJ black belt under John Danaher and Renzo Gracie. His coaching emphasizes grip strategy, pressure, and positional purpose. BJJ Heroes profiles his dual black belt credentials and competitive pedigree. He teaches at FUJI Gym in Massachusetts and produces regular technique content.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Users say Stevens is terrifying to pass against, citing his top pressure in gi and no-gi.
- Live workshop content shows actionable problem solving for passing.
- Praise for clear balance and posture cues that reduce scrambles.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some recommend other no-gi passing systems before this one.
- A few lighter players prefer movement-based passing instructionals.
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Smart Alternatives
- Magic Guard Passing – Gi version with similar pressure-first themes. (Price: $47.00, 2 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Mastering No Gi Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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