A no-gi half-guard hub that keeps pressure while you chain reactions.
The Bottom Line
You learn to turn half guard into a pressure-friendly hub. The reactions connect to head-hug, backstep, and double-unders. You will not get a pure pressure-only curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Concept tinkerers
Skip if: Want pure pressure
Tech focus: Half Guard Hub, Head Hug Pass, Backstep Series
Biggest takeaway: Connect reactions, not moves
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What You'll Learn
MG black belt Paul Schreiner builds a half-guard hub and connected reactions that keep chest pressure while you pummel through frames in no-gi.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Half Guard Hub
- Head Hug Pass
- Backstep Series
- Double Under Variations
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 4 hours and 31 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I added this to round out no-gi passers who want a conceptual map that still preserves chest pressure.
Why Paul Schreiner?
Paul Schreiner is a veteran Marcelo Garcia Academy instructor known for clear, principled teaching and pressure-based problem-solving.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Regularly recommended for pressure passing pedagogy.
- Concept-first teaching that sticks beyond techniques.
- Strong half guard answers that connect to passes.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not a pure pressure-only set; more mixed passing.
- Less dedicated body lock detail than specialized products.
Smart Alternatives
- No Gi Power Passing by Matheus Diniz – If you want simpler no-gi pressure sequences. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- The Body Lock Pass by Lachlan Giles – If you need clinched no-gi pressure depth. (Price: $99.00, 6 vols, 2019)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Connected Reaction: No Gi Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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