Learn the Shoulder Pin System with one of the most seasoned grappling experts in the game Neil Melanson

• Master this tricky space-killing system to dominate from guard with one of the most sought after BJJ coaches in the world
• The shoulder pin requires ZERO flexibility and can be used by anyone to add a new and dangerous layer to your guard game
• Melanson’s signature blend of multiple highly effective grappling arts and unique fighting systems will help you become a more dangerous and knowledgeable BJJ player
• Use submissions and sweeps systematically, including Neil’s signature Neil Knot

Learn the Shoulder Pin System with one of the most seasoned grappling experts in the game Neil Melanson

Master this tricky space-killing system to dominate from guard with one of the most sought after BJJ coaches in the world

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What Will You Learn?

With The Shoulder Pin Guard System, world-renowned coach and grappling innovator, Neil Melanson will walk you through the intricate steps of one of the most controlling and dangerous guard systems in the business. Imagine a next level overhook with the arm weaved through the legs for complete control of your training partners and opponent’s posture and movement. From this highly efficient position, you can launch multiple attacks on an essentially trapped opponent, adding incredible depth and danger to your guard game! 

You’ll get a proper intro to the Shoulder Pin System to start, addressing grips and angles before you delve deep into a library of vicious submissions and efficient methods of attack. Melanson will pair the shoulder pin with all of your favorite submissions including the kimura, the triangle, the omoplata, just to name a few! You'll even get into some signature Melanson attacks and tricks like the “Neil Knot”, “The Boston Handshake”, more devastating armbars, a hammerlock variation and much much more!

Melanson’s techniques and innovations have been some of the most effective in grappling. Proven at the highest levels of the sport and revered by hobbyists and pros alike all over the world, Melanson’s instruction and contributions to combat are undeniably savage and efficient. In the current BJJ game a dangerous guard is a must and the Shoulder Pin System is a truly effective way to take your guard game to the next level!

Shoulder Pin To Kimura



So, What Do You Get?

Part 1:

• Intro and grips 
• Angles 
• Triangle from shoulder pin 
• Shoulder pin knot (Neil Knot) 

Part 2:

• Armbar
• Belly down shoulder lock from half guard 
• Belly down shoulder lock when opponent rolls 
• Combat half hip bump set up 
• Neil knot from closed guard 
• Neil knot variation from armbar setup 

Part 3:

• Omoplata from guard
• Shoulder pin to kimura and underhock pin 
• Rolling belly down armbar 
• Shoulder pin to boston handshake triangle 
• Hammerlock from boston handshake 
• Shoulder pin hip over 

Part 4:

• Gogo clinch 
• King Pin 
• Armbar 
• Opposite hip triangle 
• Pullback triangle 
• Shoulder pin from back mount option 
• Butterfly setup and outro 

Pullback Triangle

What Does It All Cost?

$77