This is a long-form, uncut 50-minute Masterclass that lets you absorb Meregali’s approach to passing any guard exactly as it unfolds on the mat. You’ll see every adjustment, timing cue, and angle change in real time, so you can replicate them immediately.
Long-form, no edits: 50 straight minutes on the mat, nothing hidden, no retakes.
Concept over complexity: Legs → Hips → Upper Body. Master the order, then plug in any pass you like.
Zero skill barriers: Works for white belts up. No special flexibility, speed, or athleticism needed, just angle discipline.
The three-stage formula (all about angles)
Leg Control: First contact & off-line angles
Step just outside their power line to neutralize De La Riva, Spider, Lasso, and more before hooks lock.
Your angle forces the guard player to reset while you stay one step ahead.
Hip Domination: Collapsing the center
Tilt your torso and hips (not theirs) to break base without muscling through.
Sprawl-and-slide actions that turn the hips away and open a corridor straight to stage 3.
Upper-Body Isolation: Head position → pin → finish
Head position is the bridge. The moment your forehead seals to the near shoulder or jaw, frames die.
Simple grip chains that pin shoulders and head so you flow into side control, mount, or back with zero scramble.
What you’ll bring back to the tatami
Three-Stage Checklist, Burned In: A simple, repeatable sequence: Legs → Hips → Upper Body—that you can plug into any sparring round without overthinking.
Angle First Mindset: Learn exactly where to place your feet, hips, and head so every pass starts off-line and stays ahead of your opponent’s reactions.
Head-Position Finisher: Practical cues to glue your forehead to the near shoulder or jaw, shut down frames, and turn isolation into an automatic pass.
Grip & Sprawl Fundamentals: Straight-forward hand positions and hip drops that keep stronger or longer opponents from rebuilding guard.
One-Round Drills: Short, five-minute training patterns that let white belts internalize the concepts fast—and give higher belts a framework to sharpen timing.
Who it’s for
Beginners who want a pass-first roadmap instead of random moves.
Advanced players tightening distance management and pace control.
Coaches needing a ready-to-teach framework to level up an entire room.
This masterclass is your entry point to our full library. Nail the three-step checklist here, then dive into the advanced systems when you’re ready to level up.