A staged, pressure-first roadmap for body lock passing.
The Bottom Line
You will learn hand positions, hook kills, and knee shield solutions. You will see how to chain stages without giving space. You will not get a speed-passing blueprint.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Pressure passers
Skip if: You dislike chest contact
Tech focus: Body Lock, Knee Shield Solutions, Pressure Passing
Biggest takeaway: Stages make it repeatable
📋 Jump to a section (Click to expand)
What You'll Learn
Six volumes on chest-to-chest passing with hand-clasp control, hook management, and knee shield solutions. It fits well alongside under-the-legs and half guard passing systems.
If you want pressure passing without endless footwork, start here.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Body Lock
- Knee Shield Solutions
- Hook Management
- Pressure Passing
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Volumes: 6
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I started finishing body locks more once I treated it as stages rather than a single movement.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Fresh off ADCC 2019, Giles documented the pressure and hand fighting details that make body lock passing dependable.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Called one of the best body lock resources.
- Thorough breakdown of stages simplifies a complex pass.
- Pairs well with other Giles passing systems.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Pressure and flexibility demands can be tough.
- Less emphasis on mobility-based passing.
- Some prefer different body lock teachers.
Free Preview Lesson
Smart Alternatives
- Under the Legs Passing Anthology – If you prefer under-the-legs pressure instead of chest-to-chest. (Price: $197.00, 6 vols, 2025)
- The Guard Passing Anthology: Half Guard – Handles half guard layers that often stop body lock attempts. (Price: $79.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
- Absolute](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHqewGLgzO4%22,%22channel%22:%22Absolute) MMA / Giles
- GOAT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cedyhHPSa4%22,%22channel%22:%22GOAT) Shed (meta discussion)
Official listing: View The Body Lock Pass on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
