Adam's butterfly without the gi, focused on off-balances and SLX.
The Bottom Line
You learn the same posture, angle, and hook mechanics as the gi set but with no-gi grips and wrestle-up options. Entries shift toward SLX and body-lining control. You will not get lapel tricks; you will get transferable no-gi mechanics.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: No-gi guard players
Skip if: Want deep gi grips
Tech focus: Butterfly Guard, No-Gi Grips, Wrestle Ups, Single Leg X Entries, Off Balances
Biggest takeaway: Angles beat standers.
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What You'll Learn
Prefer no-gi but want Adam's butterfly framework? This set trims gi grips and centers on off-balances and SLX connections that work against standers and knee-slicers.
It is a shorter, to-the-point package for no-gi rooms or mixed-format training.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Butterfly Guard
- No-Gi Grips
- Wrestle Ups
- Single Leg X Entries
- Back Takes
- Off Balances
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I got more sweeps after focusing on bringing opponents back to seated butterfly before entering SLX.
Why Adam Wardzinski?
Wardzinski won IBJJF Worlds twice and completed the Grand Slam in 2025. His bottom game thrives in angles and hooks, which port cleanly to no-gi. He emphasizes structure over tricks, making translation between formats straightforward.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Posters who liked 3.0 point to this as the no-gi option.
- Users credit Adam's butterfly concepts for making their guard effective.
- Community often recommends pairing his bottom game with passing to complete rounds.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some threads suggest Danaher for broader no-gi open-guard structure.
- Fewer volumes than the gi counterpart; some want more depth.
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Smart Alternatives
- Butterfly Guard Rediscovered 3.0 – Deeper gi-based study if you want the most detail. (Price: $149.00, 9 vols)
- Single Leg X Reimagined – Great add-on for no-gi off-balances. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The No Gi Butterfly Guard Rediscovered by Adam Wardzinski on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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