A concise gi oriented 50 50 game with passes, back takes, and legal footlocks.
The Bottom Line
You learn lapel based passes, back takes, and IBJJF legal footlocks. You will mix sweeps into leg drags and toe holds. You will not get extensive no gi heel hook work.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: gi competitors
Skip if: you want no gi
Tech focus: Lapel 50/50, Toe Hold, Leg Drag
Biggest takeaway: Lapel details drive attacks
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What You'll Learn
Gaudio teaches a competition tested 50 50 that mixes fast back takes, lapel assisted passes, and IBJJF legal footlocks. It is concise at three volumes and easy to revisit.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- 50/50
- Lapel 50/50
- Toe Hold
- Straight Ankle Lock
- Estima Lock
- Leg Drag
- Berimbolo
- Back Take
- Switchblade Pass
- Scorpion Sweep
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 28 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I would connect lapel roll throughs to leg drag dives to keep momentum after sweeps.
Why Patrick Gaudio?
Patrick Gaudio is a GFTeam black belt and elite IBJJF medalist with years of top level gi competition experience.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Simple language and clear steps for gi players.
- Good mix of passes and submissions from 50 50.
- Shows lapel integrations you can use right away.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less depth on heel hook mechanics.
- Some techniques rely on lapels exclusively.
- Production is shorter than other sets.
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Smart Alternatives
- Modern 50/50 Fundamentals: Guard – More bottom 50 50 structure for gi players.
- Leg Tangle 50/50 – Creative entries if you want variety.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Modern 50/50 Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
