Top 50 50 answers with posture, lapels, and pass chains that avoid stalls.
The Bottom Line
You learn base first, then lapel wedges and passes from top 50 50. You will get fast submissions to break stalemates. You will not get deep no gi heel hook detail.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: gi passers
Skip if: you avoid lapels
Tech focus: Knee Wedge, Leg Weave, Stomp Bolo
Biggest takeaway: Base beats bolos
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What You'll Learn
Top side 50 50 answers with posture, base, and lapel based knee wedges. The series gives clear exits, passes, and quick submissions to punish stalling.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- 50/50
- Tonka Truck
- Lapel 50/50
- Knee Wedge
- Deadlift Pass
- Leg Weave
- Stomp Bolo
- Armbar
- Toe Hold
- High Step Out
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 56 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I would combine leg bundle stacks with high step outs to pressure both hips before committing to a leg drag.
Why Nick Salles and Danny Maira?
Salles and Maira are Movement Art Academy co-founders and Musumeci black belts. Their instruction favors clear conceptual cues and live tested sequences.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Practical cues for maintaining base on top.
- Good lapel counter suite against bottom bolos.
- Multiple pass chains keep top moving.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Gi heavy content.
- Less leg lock finishing detail than no gi sets.
- Some overlap with their guard series.
Smart Alternatives
- They Shall Not Pass – Broader passing concepts that still apply atop 50 50.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Modern 50/50 Fundamentals: Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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