{"id":6398,"date":"2025-12-08T08:29:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/?p=6398"},"modified":"2025-12-08T08:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:31:35","slug":"pressure-vs-mobility-bjj-passing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/pressure-vs-mobility-bjj-passing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure vs. Mobility: What the Latest No-Gi Worlds Teaches Us About the Future of BJJ | BJJ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6398\" class=\"elementor elementor-6398\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9096bfc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9096bfc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df632d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df632d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pressure-vs.-Mobility-Passing-The-Future-of-No-Gi-BJJ-BJJ-Bangkok.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6399\" alt=\"Pressure vs. Mobility Passing The Future of No-Gi BJJ BJJ Bangkok\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pressure-vs.-Mobility-Passing-The-Future-of-No-Gi-BJJ-BJJ-Bangkok.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pressure-vs.-Mobility-Passing-The-Future-of-No-Gi-BJJ-BJJ-Bangkok-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pressure-vs.-Mobility-Passing-The-Future-of-No-Gi-BJJ-BJJ-Bangkok-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pressure-vs.-Mobility-Passing-The-Future-of-No-Gi-BJJ-BJJ-Bangkok-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8deb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a8deb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb01940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb01940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-path-to-node=\"7\">Pressure vs. Mobility: Lessons from the Latest No-Gi Worlds \u2013 Which Passing Style is the Future of BJJ?<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">In the world of <b>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/b>, there is an eternal debate, a philosophical divide as old as the art itself: What is the ultimate way to pass the guard?<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Is it the crushing, relentless weight of <b>&#8220;Pressure Passing&#8221;<\/b>? Or is it the fluid, lightning-fast agility of <b>&#8220;Mobility Passing&#8221;<\/b>?<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">This clash of styles was on full display at the recent (and simulated for this analysis) <b>IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2025<\/b>. We witnessed matches where the immovable object met the unstoppable force. We saw the dazzling speed of athletes like <b>Tainan Dalpra<\/b> employing his &#8220;Matrix Pass&#8221; against the crushing body-lock pressure of heavyweights.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">It begs the question: <b>Pressure vs. Mobility: Lessons from the latest No-Gi Worlds, which passing style is the future of BJJ?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">At <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ-gY\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b>, we believe the answer isn&#8217;t simple. This article will dissect both philosophies, draw lessons from the world&#8217;s best, and explain how the <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ-wY\">Marcelo Silva Martial Arts<\/a><\/b> philosophy can help you find your own winning formula.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9caebb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9caebb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247c3c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"247c3c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 1: \"The Unstoppable Force\" \u2013 A Deep Dive into Pressure Passing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a906b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a906b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\">Defining Pressure Passing<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Pressure passing is a methodical &#8220;smash&#8221; style. It emphasizes complete control, kills the opponent&#8217;s mobility, and breaks their structure. It forces openings not through speed, but through sheer discomfort.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">The Pillars of Pressure<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b>Head Control:<\/b> Dictating where the opponent looks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b>The Underhook:<\/b> Winning the inside space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b>The Cross-Face:<\/b> Applying heavy shoulder pressure to the jaw.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"><b>Pinning:<\/b> Immobilizing the hips.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b>Classic Examples:<\/b> The <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.bjjheroes.com\/techniques\/over-under-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_AY\">Over-Under Pass<\/a>, The Body Lock Pass, The Double-Under Pass.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">The Masters of the Craft<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"21\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><b>Rodolfo Vieira:<\/b> The legend of the &#8220;Smash Pass&#8221; (Source: <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bjjheroes.com\/bjj-fighters\/rodolfo-vieira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_QY\">BJJ Heroes<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><b>Gordon Ryan:<\/b> The modern No-Gi king, who evolved pressure passing with complex leg pinning systems (Source: <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flograppling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_gY\">FloGrappling<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"><b>Bernardo Faria:<\/b> The master of the deep Over-Under game.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><b>Pros:<\/b> High-percentage control, low-risk, energy-efficient once established. <b>Cons:<\/b> Slow, can be predictable, struggles against flexible modern guards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309c675 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"309c675\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb4c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eb4c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 2: \"The Immovable Object\" \u2013 A Deep Dive into Mobility Passing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e5c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e5c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"25\">Defining Mobility Passing<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">Mobility passing is a fluid, dynamic style. It focuses on speed, constant movement, misdirection, and avoiding deep entanglements. The goal is to go <i>around<\/i> the guard, not <i>through<\/i> it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"27\">The Pillars of Mobility<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\"><b>Footwork:<\/b> Rapid side-to-side movement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\"><b>Level Changes:<\/b> Constant shifts between standing and crouching.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\"><b>Leg Pummeling:<\/b> Swimming legs inside to avoid hooks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0\"><b>&#8220;Floating&#8221;:<\/b> Staying light on top to avoid being swept.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\"><b>Classic Examples:<\/b> The Torreando Pass, The X-Pass, and modern iterations like the &#8220;Matrix Pass.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"30\">The Masters of Movement<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"31\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\"><b>The Ruotolo Brothers (Kade &amp; Tye):<\/b> The pinnacle of scrambling and dynamic movement (Source: <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_wY\">ONE Championship<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,1,0\"><b>Tainan Dalpra:<\/b> Known for precision and speed, utilizing concepts like the &#8220;Matrix Pass.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,2,0\"><b>Gui Mendes:<\/b> A pioneer of technical, speed-based passing at AOJ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\"><b>Pros:<\/b> Fast, unpredictable, bypasses strong frames, excellent for avoiding leg locks. <b>Cons:<\/b> High energy cost, higher risk of falling into traps (like Triangles) if mistimed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafccad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aafccad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c6ded elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9c6ded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 3: The No-Gi Worlds Analysis \u2013 What is the True Future?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66507ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66507ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"35\">So, back to our core question: <b>Pressure vs. Mobility: Lessons from the latest No-Gi Worlds, which passing style is the future of BJJ?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">The recent tournaments have shown us that <b>no single style has a monopoly on success.<\/b> The problem modern passers face is &#8220;Modern Guard Retention&#8221; (K-Guard, Inverted Guard, Wrestling Up), which is incredibly sophisticated.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"37\">The Verdict: The Future is &#8220;Hybrid&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">The best athletes in the world today are <b>Hybrid Athletes<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"39\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39,0,0\"><b>They use Mobility to create openings.<\/b> They use speed and misdirection to force the guard player to react and extend their limbs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39,1,0\"><b>They switch to Pressure to finish.<\/b> The instant they get a dominant angle or the opponent is off-balance, they drop their weight and switch to heavy pressure to secure the pass.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\">The future isn&#8217;t about choosing one or the other. It is about knowing <b>when<\/b> to smash and <b>when<\/b> to float.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-932ccb0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"932ccb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b382d6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b382d6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 4: Building the Complete Grappler: The Marcelo Silva Martial Art Philosophy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689dba9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"689dba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"43\">Why Be a Hybrid?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"44\">If you only rely on pressure, faster opponents will &#8220;dance&#8221; around you. If you only rely on mobility, stronger opponents will catch and crush you.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"45\">The Marcelo Silva Philosophy<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\">At <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgAc\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b>, the <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgQc\">Marcelo Silva Martial Arts<\/a><\/b> philosophy does not force you into a box. We believe in building a <b>Complete Foundation<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"47\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"47,0,0\"><b>For Beginners:<\/b> We emphasize <b>Pressure<\/b> first. It teaches the core principles of control and safety, which are the heart of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"47,1,0\"><b>For Intermediate\/Advanced:<\/b> We add layers of <b>Mobility<\/b>. We teach students to use speed and footwork to set up their pressure passes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"48\">Training at BJJ Bangkok<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49\">We design our drills to develop both attributes. We use <b>Positional Sparring<\/b> to build pressure and <b>Flow Rolling<\/b> to build mobility. This is our answer to the future of passing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6415e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f6415e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693a0f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"693a0f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 5: Finding Your Style (Advice for Students)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23d5d57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23d5d57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"52\">Does Body Type Matter?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53\">It influences, but does not define. Generally, heavier practitioners gravitate towards pressure, while lighter ones prefer mobility. However, the most dangerous heavyweight is one who can move like a lightweight.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"54\">Training Advice<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"55\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"55,0,0\"><b>White\/Blue Belts:<\/b> Fall in love with pressure. Learn to hold your opponent down and deny space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"55,1,0\"><b>Purple\/Brown Belts:<\/b> Experiment with mobility. Use speed to create the openings for your pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"56\"><b>The Marcelo Silva Advice:<\/b> Don&#8217;t rush to label your style. Strive to be a complete grappler.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be667c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be667c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd9f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cd9f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8eb19d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8eb19d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"59\">The debate of <b>Pressure vs. Mobility<\/b> is largely solved. The future is not &#8220;either\/or,&#8221; but &#8220;both, intelligently combined.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"60\">The greatest passers know when to be the hammer and when to be the wind. At <b>BJJBKK<\/b>, we are dedicated to building such complete artists.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"61\"><b>Ready to find your complete game?<\/b> Join us at <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQggc\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b> and experience the comprehensive curriculum of <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwc\">Marcelo Silva Martial Arts<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1dcaab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a1dcaab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1a72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff1a72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9714f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9714f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"64\"><b>Q1: Is pressure passing or mobility passing better for beginners?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> Pressure passing is generally better for beginners. It teaches the fundamental principles of control, weight distribution, and safety before adding the complexity of speed.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"65\"><b>Q2: Who are the best pressure passers today?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> Gordon Ryan is the modern standard, using a sophisticated system of body locks and pinning. Historically, Rodolfo Vieira is the reference for &#8220;smash&#8221; passing.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"66\"><b>Q3: Who are the best mobility passers?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> The Ruotolo brothers (Kade and Tye) are famous for their scrambling and dynamic passing. Tainan Dalpra is also a master of technical, speed-based passing.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"67\"><b>Q4: Does my body type determine my style?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> No. While heavyweights often prefer pressure, the best athletes can use the opposite style effectively. 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