Modernized Headquarters Passing by Shawn Melanson

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Unlock the secrets to one of the most dominant and versatile passing positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Modernized Headquarters Passing by Shawn Melanson

As an up-and-coming No-Gi competitor who has conquered tournaments at the highest levels, Shawn brings his proven expertise directly to your training. In this comprehensive instructional series, he breaks down the Headquarters Position, a game-changing technique that can be used against nearly every guard in the sport.
With step-by-step guidance, Shawn reveals how to enter, control, and pass from the Headquarters Position, offering you a wide array of strategic options to dominate your opponent.
Whether you're looking to pressure pass, maintain control, or set up submissions, this series equips you with the tools to become an unstoppable force on the mats

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Passing Drills	0:58
Hip And Elbow Knee Cut Straight To Mount	5:31
Hip And Elbow Post Toreando	10:05
Hip And Elbow Post Toreando Thigh Drag	12:45
Hip And Elbow To Bodylock	15:32
Armbar And Rau Drag	18:16
Rau Drag	20:43
Leg Drag From Headquarters	23:00
Passing From Reverse False Reap	25:53
Headquarters Knee cut	28:58
Headquarters Knee cut Pummel	31:17
Headquarters Step Back Pass	33:30
Headquarters Knee Cut Off The Frames	35:44
Headquarters Thigh Drag	39:33 - (41:58)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Ude Gatame Dilemma	0
Stack Passing	2:28
Stack Options	4:49
Stack Passing Power Flip	7:30
Step Through Pass	9:37
Step Through Drive Pass	11:26
Reaction Passing	14:01
Top Side Electric Chair	19:37
Snap And Spin To The Back	22:52
Shin Pin	24:49
Smash Pass	29:29
Outro	31:24 - (32:29)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Live Roll 1	0
Rolling Breakdown 1	2:05
Live Roll 2	8:30
Rolling Breakdown 2	10:07 - (13:34)

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the secrets to one of the most dominant and versatile passing positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Modernized Headquarters Passing by Shawn Melanson. As an up-and-coming No-Gi competitor who has conquered tournaments at the highest levels, Shawn brings his proven expertise directly to your training. In this comprehensive instructional series, he breaks down the Headquarters Position, a game-changing technique that can be used against nearly every guard in the sport.

With step-by-step guidance, Shawn reveals how to enter, control, and pass from the Headquarters Position, offering you a wide array of strategic options to dominate your opponent. Whether you're looking to pressure pass, maintain control, or set up submissions, this series equips you with the tools to become an unstoppable force on the mats. Elevate your passing game, and learn to crush your opponent’s guard with the precise methods Shawn has mastered through his tournament experience.

Transform your passing strategy and make the Headquarters Position your new weapon of choice!

Key Features &Benefits:

Comprehensive Breakdown: Learn the ins and outs of the Headquarters Position, one of the most effective and versatile guard-passing strategies in BJJ.
Real-World Application: Shawn Melanson, an up-and-coming No-Gi competitor, demonstrates techniques that work in live competition, not just drills.
Control &Mobility: Master key concepts that allow you to control your opponent and seamlessly transition into dominant positions.
Versatile Guard Passing: Apply the Headquarters Position against almost any guard, whether it's Closed Guard, De La Riva, or Spider Guard.
Multiple Passing Options: Shawn explains how to create different passing paths, ensuring you always have an answer regardless of your opponent’s movements.
Tournament-Tested Strategies: Learn proven strategies from a high-level competitor who has won multiple top-level No-Gi tournaments.
Step-by-Step Instruction: Clear, easy-to-follow instruction designed to take you from basic concepts to advanced techniques.
Elevate Your Passing Game: Perfect for competitors and hobbyists looking to add efficiency and effectiveness to their guard passing.

Take your guard-passing to the next level with Modernized Headquarters Passing by Shawn Melanson!

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Passing Drills
Hip And Elbow Knee Cut Straight To Mount
Hip And Elbow Post Toreando
Hip And Elbow Post Toreando Thigh Drag
Hip And Elbow To Bodylock
Armbar And Rau Drag
Rau Drag
Leg Drag From Headquarters
Passing From Reverse False Reap
Headquarters Knee cut
Headquarters Knee cut Pummel
Headquarters Step Back Pass
Headquarters Knee Cut Off The Frames
Headquarters Thigh Drag

Part 2

Ude Gatame Dilemma
Stack Passing
Stack Options
Stack Passing Power Flip
Step Through Pass
Step Through Drive Pass
Reaction Passing
Top Side Electric Chair
Snap And Spin To The Back
Shin Pin
Smash Pass
Outro

Part 3

Live Roll 1
Rolling Breakdown 1
Live Roll 2
Rolling Breakdown 2

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