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Gringo Guard Passing Knee Shield by Faris Ben-Lamkadem

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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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro 0
Square Them Up Clear Knee Shield Basic 0:52
Avoid Entanglements / Inside Position 4:29
Avoid Entanglements / Inside Position Part 2 6:53
Knee Shield Concepts: Upper Body Vs Upper Body 8:57
How To Wrist Pin And What's The Goal 11:44 - (13:37)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Knee Shield Passes - Knee Shield Cross Shoulder Frame Rau Drag 0
Rau Drag To Over-Back Pass 3:45
Over-Back To Leg Weave Pass 8:43
Over-Back To Leg Weave Pass 2 13:15
Over-Back To Chest To Chest Guard Pass 14:46
Using Wrist Pins To Pass The Knee Shield 17:26
Wrist Pin To Over-Back Pass - Swallow The Elbow 23:51
Wrist Pin - Square Them Up 26:39
Wrist Pin To Leg Pummeling Pass 29:12
Wrist Pin - Smashing The Knees Together 30:19
Over-Back Pass: Countering The Under Hook (Reverse Body Lock) 34:35 - (38:08)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Submissions - Kimura From Wrist Pin 0
Leg Kimura Made Famous By John Danaher 3:41
Armbar Finish 6:52
Darce Choke From Wrist Pin 10:15
Short Darce Variation 13:20
Darce Set Up From Leg Weave 15:16
Over-Back To Unstoppable Heel Hook 17:12
Double 50 Heel Hook Variation 23:13
Masters Approved Leg Lock: Kneebar 26:23
Deep Half Guard Counter: Kimura 30:09
Deep Half Guard Counter: Armbar 32:25
PSA: Dominance Isn't Entertaining 34:39
Wedge Back Take Done Right! 35:08
Wedge Back Take - The Counter To The Counter 39:28 - (42:31)

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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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