Pressure-pass modern guards with a knee slice that survives dogfight counters.
The Bottom Line
You learn to set the slice with grips that deny underhooks and collar ties. The course shows when to pin-switch, leg weave, or backstep if the entry stalls. You will not get full body-lock passing; treat this as a focused slice system.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Aggressive passers
Skip if: You only body lock
Tech focus: Knee Slice, Dogfight Counters, Pin Switch, Leg Weave, Backstep, Head Control, Pressure Passing
Biggest takeaway: Slice timing beats frames and underhooks.
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What You'll Learn
A four-volume passing system that blends no-gi frames, pin switches, and counters to dogfight half. Leon highlights timing cues taken from high-level matches to land the slice even vs. knee shields.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Knee Slice
- Dogfight Counters
- Pin Switch
- Head Control
- Leg Weave
- Backstep
- Pressure Passing
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I liked the dogfight counter tree; it rescued many stalled slices in sparring.
Why Dante Leon?
Leon is known for blending relentless pace with positional discipline. His knee slice pressure is visible across WNO and IBJJF events. He uses head position, crossfaces, and leg pummeling to force predictable reactions before switching pins.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Helpful dogfight counter details credited to observing Leandro Lo style knee cuts.
- Community often references his knee cut skill in no-gi discussions.
- Solid tie-ins to guard escapes before the slice.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some argue body-lock trends reduce knee slice opportunities in modern no-gi.
- A few threads question translating secrets to lapel-heavy gi guards.
- Passing specifics can be hard to apply against elite butterfly players.
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Smart Alternatives
- Basic Takedowns & Defense Counters – Pairs well to force half guard entries you can slice. (Price: $97.00, 5 vols)
- No Gi Reverse De La Riva – Understand the guard side you are slicing through. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Knee Slice Pass on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.