TOP 3 Body Lock Variations

Discover three key variations of body lock passes, ranging from basic to advanced techniques, ensuring you have the tools needed to control and surpass your opponent's guard. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grappler, this video will enhance your passing game by focusing on technique, control, and execution.
Bodoni breaks down three sophisticated variations of the body lock pass, guiding viewers from the fundamentals to more complex executions. This video is designed to elevate your grappling skills by providing a deep dive into controlling and navigating through your opponent's guard with precision. Whether you're aiming to refine your techniques or add new strategies to your arsenal, this lesson from two BJJ experts will be invaluable.
Timestamped Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Overview of Body Lock Passing
0:09 - Variation 1: Basic Body Lock Pass from Butterfly Guard
0:25 - Setting Up the Basic Body Lock
0:31 - Key Controls and Positions
1:00 - Advantages and Strategic Use
1:35 - Variation 2: Side Body Lock Pass
1:45 - Transitioning to Side Body Lock
1:51 - Positional Benefits and Control
2:13 - Passing Strategies from Side Body Lock
3:00 - Variation 3: High Body Lock from Half Guard
3:14 - Achieving the High Body Lock
3:57 - Technical Details for Execution
4:24 - The Strongest Lock: Strategy and Effectiveness
4:58 - Comparative Analysis: Ranking the Body Lock Variations
5:17 - Strategic Insights and Practical Applications
Closing Thoughts:
5:26 - Giancarlo and Placido conclude by emphasizing the importance of adaptability in BJJ, offering personal insights into the efficiency of each body lock passing variation. They rank the techniques from the foundational body lock pass, ideal for beginners, to the high-level execution suited for advanced practitioners seeking maximum control and passing efficiency.
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[@kaikkimoi]

Placido, more like MASSido

[@PlaciSantos]

Because im from MASSachusetts?

[@kaikkimoi]

touche mr@@PlaciSantos

[@seangunslinger]

@@PlaciSantos Danaher's "feeble" comment did this, didn't it?

[@dariusuniversity]

Thank you Giancarlo, excellent and concise breakdown & it is a privilege to be able learn from someone like you

[@PlaciSantos]

Thanks Giancarlo always for showing me some good stuff

[@JohnConnorsMMA]

great info. Thank you.

[@dopeboyvid8988]

Super helpful, appreciate this

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Very good hierarchical exposé

[@NA-tu7gs]

Thank you Professor 🙏🏼

[@pawelsz4825]

Good stuff.

[@JohnnyFrusciante]

Legendary uke duo

[@PlaciSantos]

Thanks dawg 😅

[@JVoorhees1]

Please do a video on what options to do from the upper body lock

[@johnmann6287]

Nice. I realy like khabib style wrist ride bodylock control.

[@nateswain4633]

I see Placido is on the same mexican creatine as the rest of the team

[@herrera123456789]

Gold

[@adamthompson9269]

Can you please give some insight on how to work around two thumb posts in your neck when body lock passing?? Thank you :)

[@RollwithClement]

Thanks for the summary ! I'll try this tomorrow.
Is there any important adjustment necessary for it to work in the Gi ?

[@giancarlobodonibjj]

If anything the added friction makes it even better in the gi. Only thing I would say is there’s always a slight degree of danger of cross collar and loop choke due to the lapels so just be cautious of that especially with front body lock. Otherwise you’re good.

[@benhallo1553]

Juiccido let’s go

[@Abashebe]

What about front body lock vs tight waist vs arms just on their thighs? Eoghan said in a podcast that how you lock your hands when attacking from the front will depend on your opponent’s size

[@amircat1009]

which podcast episode?

[@giancarlobodonibjj]

I’m referring to specifically the top 3 locked hands passing positions - tight waist works hand in hand with body lock passing and is great at the appropriate time.

[@Abashebe]

@@giancarlobodonibjj Gotcha, thanks Giancarlo!

[@Abashebe]

@@amircat1009 I just tried looking and couldn't remember what episode -- sorry about that. It blends all together sometimes

[@NAThan9871]

Placido went finally on juice toi 🤣🤣🤣

[@cclay7263]

I love when you use a whiteboard to teach.

[@brax300]

How important is the hand grip when body locking? Is there grips that are better than the other or is it preference?

[@adamdlamp]

100% Your partner's body size and your arm length etc will dictate what grip you should choose to use. When body locking you want to clamp your upper arms (above the elbow) on their upper thigh. You may need to adjust your grip to get your arms in correct position.

[@giancarlobodonibjj]

There’s a basic trade off between tightness of the lock vs base of support - palm to palm and wrist to wrist give you tighter locks around the hips but a more narrow base of support. S grip/10finger grip gives you a looser control but wider base of support and the ability to more easily use long arm short arm. Deciding which to use will sometimes rely on your anatomy relative to your partners but the basic trade off is what I mentioned.

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[@PlaciSantos]

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