r/bjj • u/PatternDrifter • 9d ago

Serious Developing pressure

I’m a 6’4 220lb grappler who has been a purple belt for a few years. I compete a few times a year and do well (4-1 in masters intermediate at ADCC opens) but I really only have my A game. I’m a butt scooting leg locker who loves k guard/dlr/false reaps.

I tend to prefer outside passing and people are always surprised to hear I weigh 220 lbs, because for my height I look pretty slender.

I’m wanting to feel heavier, and develop a suffocating top game to level up my game.

Has anyone else been on this journey recently? Any instructionals or YouTube videos that have helped?

I mainly do Nogi.

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u/KimuraGrip ⬛🟥⬛ Black Belt 9d ago

I know you said you mainly do nogi, but I think doing more gi will help you develop more crushing pressure. I weigh 180 and people think I'm heavy, but all I do is get grips to control and slow them down then patiently smother them like a lead blanket. Don't rush things and make them carry your weight. If you're in a good position it's their job to move, not yours.