Gringo Guard Passing Knee Shield by Faris Ben-Lamkadem

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The knee shield is one of the most frustrating barriers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It creates distance, kills pressure, and stalls your passing game.

In Gringo Guard Passing: Knee Shield, elite competitor and coach Faris Ben-Lamkadem breaks down a complete system for dismantling the knee shield with precision, pressure, and purpose.
This isn’t just a collection of random techniques — it’s a structured roadmap that shows you how to shut down frames, neutralize underhooks, and flow seamlessly into dominant passing positions.
Whether you’re getting stuck in half guard or looking to refine a pressure-heavy passing style, this course gives you battle-tested solutions you can apply immediately in live rolls and competition.

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What will You Learn?

The knee shield is one of the most frustrating barriers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It creates distance, kills pressure, and stalls your passing game. In Gringo Guard Passing: Knee Shield, elite competitor and coach Faris Ben-Lamkadem breaks down a complete system for dismantling the knee shield with precision, pressure, and purpose.

This isn’t just a collection of random techniques — it’s a structured roadmap that shows you how to shut down frames, neutralize underhooks, and flow seamlessly into dominant passing positions.

Whether you’re getting stuck in half guard or looking to refine a pressure-heavy passing style, this course gives you battle-tested solutions you can apply immediately in live rolls and competition.

What You’ll Learn

How to systematically break down the knee shield structure
Grip sequences that prevent your opponent from resetting guard
Pressure concepts that make smaller opponents feel stuck
Step-by-step entries into dominant half guard passing positions
How to shut down underhooks before they become a problem
Transitions to side control, mount, and back takes
Competition-tested adjustments for different body types

Why This Course Is Different

Concept-driven teaching – Understand why techniques work, not just how
Pressure-first methodology – Turn defense into exhaustion for your opponent
Clear progression system – No guesswork, just connected options
High-percentage strategies – Built from Faris’ success on the mats

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Square Them Up Clear Knee Shield Basic
Avoid Entanglements / Inside Position
Avoid Entanglements / Inside Position Part 2
Knee Shield Concepts: Upper Body Vs Upper Body
How To Wrist Pin And What's The Goal

Part 2

Knee Shield Passes - Knee Shield Cross Shoulder Frame Rau Drag
Rau Drag To Over-Back Pass
Over-Back To Leg Weave Pass
Over-Back To Leg Weave Pass 2
Over-Back To Chest To Chest Guard Pass
Using Wrist Pins To Pass The Knee Shield
Wrist Pin To Over-Back Pass - Swallow The Elbow
Wrist Pin - Square Them Up
Wrist Pin To Leg Pummeling Pass
Wrist Pin - Smashing The Knees Together
Over-Back Pass: Countering The Under Hook (Reverse Body Lock)

Part 3

Submissions - Kimura From Wrist Pin
Leg Kimura Made Famous By John Danaher
Armbar Finish
Darce Choke From Wrist Pin
Short Darce Variation
Darce Set Up From Leg Weave
Over-Back To Unstoppable Heel Hook
Double 50 Heel Hook Variation
Masters Approved Leg Lock: Kneebar
Deep Half Guard Counter: Kimura
Deep Half Guard Counter: Armbar
PSA: Dominance Isn't Entertaining
Wedge Back Take Done Right!
Wedge Back Take - The Counter To The Counter

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