See the Back Take The Back: Guard Passes To Back Takes by Giancarlo Bodoni

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What Will You Learn?

See the Back, Take the Back: Guard Passes to Back Takes by Giancarlo Bodoni is the definitive blueprint for turning pressure passing into relentless back-taking offense. As a 2× ADCC champion, CJI standout, and one of the most technically disciplined athletes to emerge from the legendary Danaher system, Giancarlo has built his game around one thing: getting to the back and finishing—against everyone.

In this series, Giancarlo breaks down the exact pathways he uses to force reactions, dominate transitions, and convert guard passes directly into high-percentage back takes. With clear conceptual frameworks and world-class mechanical detail, he shows you how elite competitors create inevitability: once the pass begins, the back take is already happening.

Whether you’re a pressure passer, a movement-based passer, or someone who relies on strategy over athleticism, this instructional reveals how to chain passes into the most dominant position in grappling—all with the same precision and calm intensity Giancarlo is known for.

This is more than a course on back takes. It’s a complete system for turning every guard pass into a finish-threatening opportunity.

What You’ll Learn

• Pass-to-Back Philosophy: Giancarlo’s overarching framework for structuring your passing so that the opponent’s defensive reactions guarantee back exposure.

• High-Percentage Transitions: Step-by-step details for converting common passes—knee cut, body lock, headquarters, and more—into immediate back-taking sequences.

• Control That Sticks: How to secure upper-body grips, hip control, and wedge mechanics so opponents can’t slip out during the transition.

• Back Chasing Mechanics: Giancarlo’s signature methods for following granby rolls, turtles, and scramble attempts without losing dominant angles.

• Finishing the Sequence: How to lock your hooks, secure the seatbelt, and stabilize before your opponent can re-guard.

Why Learn From Giancarlo Bodoni?

• 2× ADCC Champion with one of the most dominant performances of the event.

• A direct student of John Danaher, bringing elite conceptual clarity and precision.

• Known for relentless, technically layered back attacks that work at the highest level.

• Clear teaching style that breaks down complex sequences into practical skill-building steps.

Who This Course Is For

• Guard passers who want to convert pressure into guaranteed back exposure.

• Competitors seeking to add a reliable, high-percentage scoring path.

• Practitioners who want a complete, concept-driven back-taking system—not random techniques.

• Anyone who wants to learn the real mechanics behind one of the best back-attackers in the world.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Creating Context
• Know Thy Enemy
• 2 Battles of Back Control
• Toreando Passing - Turning Away - Elbow Prop Hamstring Ride
• Elbow Prop Hip Ride
• Elbow Prop Insert Knee And Kosoto
• 
  

Part 2

• Beating The Far Hip
• Chair Sit
• Bottom Side Arm Trap
• Wrist Ride
• Knee Prop Jumping Hook
• Knee Prop Seat Belt Breakdown
• Knee Prop Seat Belt Rolling Back Take

Part 3

• Preserving The Back
• Rolling Back Take Vs 4 Point
• Switching To Front Headlock
• Near Side Cradle
• Kosoto Go Behind

Part 4

• Turning In - Claw Grip Roll Through
• Far Side Spin
• Countering the Guard Pull
• North South Go Behind
• Riding the Granby
• 
  

Part 5

• Half Guard - Claw Grip Roll Through 2
• Half Nelson Wrist Ride
• Reach Back
• Near Side Gift Wrap
• Far Side Gift Wrap
• Double Under Gift Wrap

Part 6

• Knee On Belly - Windshield Wiper Knee Ride
• Ashi Bolo
• Double Scoop Passing - Double Scoop Pass Back Roll
• Double Scoop Bolo
• Double Scoop Crab Ride
• Body Lock - Front Body Lock
• Side Body Lock