Description

Fundamentals Of Jiu-Jitsu: Half Guard Pressure Passing

An in-depth, pressure-centric passing system that turns half guard into a launching pad for dominant top control—built on mechanics, timing, and relentless forward movement.

Course Overview

Nicholas Meregali, a multiple-time world champion, shares a methodical curriculum designed to help you pressure through half guard using structure and precision. This course emphasizes weight distribution, base control, and progressive passing chains to break frames, neutralize counterattacks, and unify positional dominance from half guard into deeper control.

What You’ll Learn

• Positional Structure & Pressure Mechanics
  Key body alignment: chest-to-hip angle, knee placement, and head posture
  Leveraging base, weight shifts, and balance to collapse knee shields
  Techniques to bind the opponent’s near side and eliminate movement
• Pass Entry Systems
  Direct pressure entries: knee-slice, smash, and walk-around transitions
  Frame destruction chains: cross face resets, underhook insertion, and pressure layering
  Combining pressure with angle shifts for efficient guard entry
• Passing Flow & Positional Chains
  Pressure pass sequencing: half guard → side control → knee-on-belly → mount
  Linkage transitions designed to maintain forward motion
  Drillable passing flow for building live-resistance habits
• Counter Control & Scramble Prevention
  Methods to counter shrimp, recover, or instigate guard resets
  Seamless regreasing into dominant positions during opponent rebounds
  Reaction drills to stabilize control and neutralize scrambling
• Drill Integration & Live Application
  Partner drills designed around anchor-pressure concept
  Situational sparring to refine timing, pressure sense, and pass persistence

Who This Course Is For

Perfect for grapplers who:

• Want to pressure pass with control and structure, not strength
• Need a systematic path forward from half guard to top control
• Train in both gi and no-gi and want reliable passing mechanics
• Appreciate detail, chain logic, and pressure-based strategy

✅ Key Benefits

• ✔ Flow-First Passing — Every move connects—no stalls, no wasted motion.
• ✔ Pressure-Based Mechanics — Body weight and positioning overcome defenses.
• ✔ Drillable & Resistance-Ready — Designed for live rolling and partner-led development.
• ✔ Elite-Level Insight — Built on the game of a world champion known for precision and depth.