Best Brian Glick Instructional: Tested Picks and Who Each Helps

BJJ World’s only 10/10 for a Glick title. An 8-hour decision-tree framework covering knee lever mechanics, duck under positioning, tight waist sweeps, whizzer counters, and a full troubleshooting volume. The conceptual approach focuses on when to use each variation, not just how.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 8+ hours across 8 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2022
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced (concepts benefit all levels)
• 🕸 Half Guard / Guard Systems

What It Covers

Part 1 establishes half guard mechanics: lower leg shift, knee lever, and shelfing as foundational concepts. Part 2 covers tight waist position with roll-through sweeps, ankle picks, and the trilemma sweep. Part 3 is the duck under section: head positioning, whizzer solutions, knee cut pass defense, and back step counters. Part 4 goes deep on knee lever mechanics: kuzushi directions, grip combinations, and scramble management.

Part 5 tackles whizzer solutions: dogfight position, overhook counters, cowcatcher, and single legs. Part 6 is dedicated troubleshooting: reverse over/underhooks, sit-out, and smash position shielding. Part 7 covers system framework concepts including leg lock connections and wrestling up. Part 8 finishes with body positioning: dogfight, tight waist finishing, and side positioning.

What Makes It Stand Out

• BJJ World gave it 10/10, calling Glick “a hidden gem among Danaher’s most notable students” with teaching that “rivals his mentor’s”
• Decision-tree framework teaches when to use each variation based on your opponent’s reaction, not just isolated techniques
• Troubleshooting volume (Part 6) addresses the specific defensive reactions that shut down most half guard players
• Knee lever mechanics (Part 4) are so detailed that Glick released a separate Knee Lever Masterclass expanding on them

What the Community Says

“A hidden gem among [Danaher’s] most notable students. A teaching style and understanding of BJJ that rivals his mentor’s.”

BJJ World (10/10 rating)

“One of those grapplers who has never competed” yet emerged “battle-clad with buckets of grappling knowledge.”

BJJ World

“A very well-rounded grappler and one of the most underrated instructors.”

Jits Magazine

Weakness

Lucas Leite’s Coyote Half Guard (~$77 on BJJ Fanatics) is the gold standard for competition-proven half guard – Leite built multiple world championship campaigns almost entirely from half guard, and his system covers both gi and no-gi. Danaher’s own Half Guard: Go Further Faster is described as ‘the most comprehensive instructional on the half guard ever created,’ and since Danaher is Glick’s teacher, some of the concepts overlap. Glick’s system is also no-gi only, so gi players who want lapel-based half guard need to look elsewhere.

My Recommendation

Best for: No-gi practitioners (blue belt and above) who want a conceptual half guard framework that emphasizes decision-making over memorizing techniques. Particularly strong for older/smaller grapplers who need leverage-based solutions.

Avoid if: You compete primarily in the gi (this is no-gi only), you already own Danaher’s Half Guard GFF (significant conceptual overlap), or you prefer competition-proven systems (Lucas Leite has the trophies Glick doesn’t).

Pairs with: Under Pressure: Half Butterfly Mastery for extending the half guard into half butterfly sweeps and leg attacks, or the Simplify the System Bundle for the Side Scissor and Sumi Gaeshi systems that complement it.

BJJ World 9/10. An angle-based closed guard variant that almost nobody else teaches. Five volumes covering the side scissor position, the Clamp (overhook-based closed guard), and integrated Top Lock combinations with flowing attack sequences.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 5.5+ hours across 5 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2024
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Closed Guard / Guard Systems

What It Covers

Volume 1 introduces the side scissor position with its three key objectives. Volume 2 covers mechanics and attacks: off-balancing, grip mechanics, arm drags, Russian ties, back takes, mount transitions, and triangle/armbar setups using a Williams guard style. Volume 3 introduces the Clamp – an overhook-based closed guard variation with knee pulls, push-pull mechanics, arm drags, 2-on-1 grips, and submission setups.

Volume 4 is the integration volume: combining clamp + side scissor into one system, with posture breaks, sweeps, arm locks, triangles, and attack set variations. Volume 5 (bonus) covers the Top Lock – armbar/triangle combinations, top position follow-ups, and troubleshooting.

What Makes It Stand Out

• BJJ World’s Ognen Dzabirski gave it 9/10, saying he “enjoyed as much as any Danaher or Ryan Hall DVD”
• The side scissor is a genuinely unique position – almost nobody else teaches this angle-based closed guard variant
• Volume 4’s integration of Clamp + Side Scissor into one flowing system creates multiple simultaneous threats
• Study guide presentation structure makes self-guided review easy

What the Community Says

“Enjoyed as much as any Danaher or Ryan Hall DVD.”

Ognen Dzabirski, BJJ World (9/10 rating)

“There is nothing at all over the course of this entire instructional that has to do anything with the closed guard as you probably know.”

Ognen Dzabirski, BJJ World (noting the unique approach)

Weakness

The side scissor is a niche position. If you’re looking for a conventional closed guard system, Roger Gracie’s instructionals or Ryan Hall’s Triangle Machine cover more familiar territory with competition-proven pedigrees. The uniqueness is both the strength and the limitation – your training partners probably don’t know how to counter it (good), but you also can’t find supplementary content from other instructors (less good).

My Recommendation

Best for: Guard players who want to add a genuinely novel position that opponents haven’t seen. Works well as a secondary guard system to complement your primary game.

Avoid if: You want a competition-proven closed guard (Roger Gracie, Ryan Hall), or you prefer widely-taught positions with lots of supplementary YouTube content available.

Pairs with: Half Guard Mastery for a complete bottom game covering both open and closed scenarios, or the Simplify the System Bundle to get the full guard position series.

Glick’s judo-influenced approach to the butterfly sweep, simplified into a repeatable system with grip variations, setups, and complementary techniques. Connects directly to his half guard and half butterfly systems.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Part of Simplify the System series
• 📅 Released: 2022
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Butterfly Guard / Sweeps

What It Covers

Focuses on simplifying the sumi gaeshi (butterfly sweep) into a repeatable system. Covers grip variations for different opponent reactions, sweep setups from multiple tie-ups, sweep variations for when your first attempt gets defended, and complementary techniques that connect to Glick’s broader guard system. Uses judo-influenced terminology reflecting Glick’s Judo black belt background.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Judo black belt perspective on the butterfly sweep brings different grip and kuzushi concepts than pure BJJ instructors
• Connects directly to Glick’s half guard and half butterfly systems for a seamless bottom game
• Focused reps for the key sweep in multiple ties make immediate drilling practical
• Community reports “immediate results from the knee-lever and sumi sequences”

What the Community Says

“Many hobbyists report immediate results from the knee-lever and sumi sequences in Glick’s instructionals.”

Community feedback (BJJ forums)

Weakness

Marcelo Garcia built an entire ADCC-winning career on butterfly sweeps and remains the undisputed gold standard for the position. Adam Wardzinski’s butterfly guard instructionals have more competition proof behind them at the highest levels. Glick’s version is more focused and smaller in scope, which is either a strength (less overwhelming) or a weakness (less complete) depending on your needs.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who already use half guard or half butterfly and want to add the butterfly sweep as a connected option. The judo influence makes it particularly interesting for grapplers with judo backgrounds.

Avoid if: You want the definitive butterfly sweep system (that’s Marcelo Garcia), or you need competition-proven butterfly material (Adam Wardzinski).

Pairs with: Half Guard Mastery for the half guard system these sweeps connect to, or Under Pressure: Half Butterfly Mastery for the deeper half butterfly integration.

A thorough breakdown of the knee lever as a universal principle that works from any position – not just half guard. Covers core mechanics, leverage angles, weight distribution, timing, and applications from open guard, 50/50, top pressure, and scramble situations.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Not confirmed
• 📅 Released: 2023
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Principles / Sweeps

What It Covers

Treats the knee lever as a universal sweep and control principle rather than a single technique. Core mechanics sections cover leverage, angle, weight distribution, and timing. Applications extend beyond half guard into open guard, 50/50, top pressure scenarios, and scramble situations. Step-by-step mechanics breakdowns show how the same principle adapts to different positions.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Unique standalone instructional on a technique that most instructors only mention in passing
• Shows how one principle applies across many positions – the kind of conceptual teaching Glick excels at
• Referenced by BJJ Coach Substack as essential study material for half guard development
• Expands on the knee lever content from Part 4 of Half Guard Mastery with much more depth

What the Community Says

“A complete system for turning one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most underrated techniques into a powerful, all-position weapon.”

BJJ Fanatics product description

Weakness

This overlaps significantly with the knee lever content in Half Guard Mastery (Part 4). If you already own Half Guard Mastery, you may find this redundant. No dedicated BJJ World review exists, so there’s less independent validation than his higher-rated titles. The knee lever as a standalone product is also quite niche – most practitioners would benefit more from starting with the full Half Guard Mastery system.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who specifically want to develop the knee lever as a weapon across multiple positions, or who own Half Guard Mastery and want deeper coverage of this particular technique.

Avoid if: You already own Half Guard Mastery (significant overlap), or you’d rather start with a broader system that includes the knee lever as one component.

Pairs with: Half Guard Mastery as the broader system this supplements, or Sumi Gaeshi for another sweep system that connects to the same positions.

Six hours of principle-based pin escapes covering knee on belly, mount, north-south, and side control. BJJ World rated it 7/10, praising how Glick connects defensive escapes to offensive opportunities. The executive summary volume provides a practical blueprint.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 6 hours across 7 parts (+ outtakes)
• 📅 Released: 2022
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Escapes / Defense

What It Covers

Part 1 (1 hour) establishes pin escape principles: inside position concepts, arm/leg frames, bridging, kipping, rocking, and knee-elbow connections. Part 2 covers knee on belly escapes with dynamic directional escapes, single leg transitions, half guard entries, and Ashi Garami setups. Part 3 tackles mount escapes: knee-elbow approaches, kipping variations, Garry Tonon’s turning escape, and high mount troubleshooting.

Part 4 covers north-south solutions using movement-based escapes during transitions and pummel sequences. Part 5 (1.5 hours, the longest section) beats side control with lower leg shifts, headlock techniques, sit-throughs, and underhooks. Part 6 is a 40-minute executive summary connecting all pin escapes into integrated scenarios. Part 7 provides foundational outtakes.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Principle-based rather than position-matching: teaches you to understand why escapes work, not just memorize drills
• North-south escape section is “particularly useful” according to BJJ World – a position most escape instructionals gloss over
• Executive summary (Part 6) connects all escapes into a practical blueprint you can reference quickly
• Part of the broader “Only Way Out” system that connects pin escapes to back escapes and turtle escapes

What the Community Says

“The brilliance is how he connects defensive escapes to offensive opportunities.”

BJJ World (7/10 rating)

Weakness

BJJ World specifically criticized the side control section as feeling ‘overwhelming with too many concepts covered without sufficient depth.’ The reviewer also noted you need to watch the full content to grasp the system – the executive summary alone is insufficient. Danaher’s Pin Escapes and Turtle Escapes (Go Further Faster) is more comprehensive and methodical, though one BJJ Equipment reviewer called Danaher’s version ‘quite boring, long, slow, dense, verbose, and repetitive.’ Stephan Kesting’s No Gi Pin Escapes offers a more systematic beginner-friendly alternative.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who want to understand escape principles conceptually and connect their defense to offensive opportunities. Strong for intermediate players who already know basic escapes and want a deeper framework.

Avoid if: You want the most comprehensive escape coverage available (Danaher’s GFF Pin Escapes), you’re a complete beginner who needs step-by-step instruction (Kesting is more beginner-friendly), or you specifically need competition-tested escapes (Gordon Ryan’s Pillars of Defense).

Pairs with: Only Way Out: Dynamic Back Escapes and Front Headlock & Turtle Escapes for the complete escape system, or the Only Way Out Bundle for all three at a discount.

Structural, strategic back escapes built on framework thinking – not scramble-based guesswork. Emphasis on staying calm under pressure and developing instincts through systematic responses to different pressure types.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Part of Only Way Out series
• 📅 Released: 2022
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Escapes / Defense

What It Covers

Teaches structural back escapes using a framework approach. Covers understanding back control positions and the attacker’s goals, systematic escape routes for different hook and grip configurations, defensive principles for staying calm under choking pressure, and adaptive techniques for different pressure types. Emphasis on developing instincts through structured responses rather than panicked reactions.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Strategy-first approach: teaches you to understand what the attacker needs, then systematically deny it
• Designed for non-athletes who can’t rely on explosiveness to escape
• Connects to the broader Only Way Out escape system for a unified defensive approach
• Glick’s emphasis on “disaster tolerance” – functioning under pressure – is especially relevant for back escape situations

What the Community Says

“Teaches you to escape the back with structure and strategy, not scramble and guesswork.”

BJJ Fanatics product description

Weakness

No dedicated BJJ World review exists, so there’s less independent validation than the rated titles. Gordon Ryan’s Pillars of Defense covers back escapes within a broader defensive framework backed by the most dominant no-gi competition record in history. Danaher’s GFF series also covers back escapes more comprehensively. Without competition footage, Glick can’t demonstrate these techniques working against elite resistance.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who struggle with panic when their back is taken and want a calm, systematic approach. Works well as part of the complete Only Way Out escape system.

Avoid if: You want competition-proven back escapes (Gordon Ryan’s Pillars of Defense), or you need the most comprehensive coverage (Danaher’s GFF series).

Pairs with: Dynamic Pin Escapes and Front Headlock & Turtle Escapes for the complete escape system, or the Only Way Out Bundle.

BJJ World 7.5/10. Six hours covering three primary front headlock escape routes (sit-through, arm drag, sucker drag), early choke defense, back take prevention, and a 2+ hour deep dive on escaping turtle. Features Glick’s “trilemma movement” framework – escape combos resembling boxing combinations.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 6+ hours across 6 parts
• 📅 Released: 2022
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 All levels
• 🕸 Escapes / Defense / Turtle

What It Covers

Part 1 covers turtle goals: attacker/defender objectives, back-to-floor concepts, inside positioning, shoulder rolls, and standing techniques. Part 2 focuses on front headlock escapes through three primary routes: sit-through, arm drag, and sucker drag, all leading to guard recovery.

Part 3 teaches early-stage choke defense: high elbow guillotine escapes, Anaconda escapes, arm triangle defense, and Darce choke escapes. Part 4 covers preventing back takes with shoulder rolls, hip drops, half guard systems, and Ashi Garami solutions. Part 5 (2+ hours, the largest section) goes deep on escaping turtle: two-on-one techniques, standing escape routes, K-guard positioning, and leg lock setups from turtle. Part 6 is a condensed summary using the “trilemma movement” framework.

What Makes It Stand Out

• BJJ World praised the “trilemma movements” concept – escape combos resembling boxing combinations that create multiple simultaneous threats
• Part 5 (2+ hours on escaping turtle) is exceptionally deep, covering K-guard from turtle and leg lock setups that few other instructionals address
• Three distinct front headlock escape routes give you options when the first attempt fails
• Covers niche transitions (K-guard from turtle, leg locks from bottom) that connect defense to offense

What the Community Says

“Glick might not have entered competitive BJJ stardom like Gordon Ryan or others” but “succeeded as a teacher who understands the Gentle Art at a level different from everyone else.”

BJJ World (7.5/10 rating)

Praised for “trilemma movements – escape combos resembling boxing combinations that create multiple simultaneous threats rather than linear step-by-step sequences.”

BJJ World

Weakness

Priit Mihkelson’s turtle defense system (Running Man, Panda) is widely regarded as the gold standard for turtle defense and has been adopted by high-level competitors worldwide. Danaher’s GFF series covers turtle escapes within a broader system from Glick’s own teacher. And Glick’s lack of competition experience means these techniques haven’t been pressure-tested at the highest levels of tournament competition.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who frequently end up in turtle (common for wrestlers transitioning to BJJ) and want offensive options from the position, not just survival. The trilemma framework is particularly useful for decision-making under pressure.

Avoid if: You specifically want turtle defense (Priit Mihkelson’s system is more widely adopted), or you need the most comprehensive escape coverage (Danaher’s GFF series covers more ground).

Pairs with: Dynamic Pin Escapes and Dynamic Back Escapes for the complete escape system, or the Only Way Out Bundle.

Part of the BJJ World 9.5/10-rated Under Pressure bundle. Four hours covering half butterfly mechanics, reactive sweeping, leg lock attacks, pinch headlocks, Sumi Gaeshi overhead sweeps, body lock defense, and pin escapes back to guard. Praised as having the clearest half butterfly decision tree available.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 4+ hours across 4 parts
• 📅 Released: 2023
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Half Butterfly / Guard Systems

What It Covers

Covers basic mechanics and guard directions, reactive sweeping techniques that respond to your opponent’s pressure, leg lock attacks on both opponent legs from half butterfly, pinch headlocks and Sumi Gaeshi overhead sweeps, body lock pass defense (critical for modern no-gi), pin escapes that lead back to half butterfly guard, and a system overview connecting all elements.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Part of the 9.5/10-rated Under Pressure bundle – BJJ World’s highest rating for any Glick product
• Community praises it as the clearest step-by-step half butterfly decision tree available
• BJJ World noted the material benefits “old guys and those who are small-framed seeking efficiency-based grappling”
• Connects sweeps to leg locks to pass prevention in one integrated system

What the Community Says

“The material particularly benefits ‘old guys and those who are small-framed’ seeking efficiency-based grappling without relying on ‘strength, flexibility, and explosiveness.'”

BJJ World (9.5/10 for the Under Pressure bundle)

Weakness

Marcelo Garcia is the undisputed king of butterfly guard, with decades of ADCC results proving his system at the highest level. The half butterfly is a niche sub-position – if you’re new to butterfly guard, you should learn the full butterfly first. This title is mostly reviewed as part of the Under Pressure bundle, so standalone assessments are limited.

My Recommendation

Best for: No-gi practitioners who already play half guard and want to add the half butterfly as a connected sweep and attack option. Particularly strong for older/smaller grapplers.

Avoid if: You’re new to butterfly guard (learn the full butterfly from Marcelo Garcia first), or you want the most competition-proven butterfly system (Garcia or Adam Wardzinski).

Pairs with: Retention, Recovery and Attacking from Guard and Leg Entanglements to complete the Under Pressure system, or get the Under Pressure Bundle for all three.

Part of the 9.5/10-rated Under Pressure bundle. Five hours covering the full guard lifecycle: retention (the “Clamp” concept), recovery from bad positions, and counterattacking submissions. Staged knee cut defense (early, mid, late) is particularly practical.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 5+ hours across 4 parts
• 📅 Released: 2023
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Guard Retention / Guard Systems

What It Covers

Covers Glick’s unique “Clamp” concept for guard retention, posture and grip principles, action-reaction dynamics, guard recovery from mount and side control, knee cut pass defense broken into early, mid, and late stages, body lock pass defense, counterattacking submissions (Kimuras, armbars, arm triangles, Omoplatas), and a system integration overview connecting retention to offense.

What Makes It Stand Out

• The “Clamp” concept for guard retention is unique to Glick’s system and not taught by any other instructor
• Staged knee cut defense (early/mid/late) gives you specific responses for each timing window – not just “don’t let them pass”
• Covers the full guard lifecycle: retention, recovery, counterattack – in one integrated title
• BJJ World: “With Glick delivering the material, you know you’re getting what you paid for – the man can solve problems in a way your local coach can’t”

What the Community Says

“With Glick delivering the material, you know you’re getting what you paid for – the man can not only teach, he can solve problems in a way your local coach can’t.”

BJJ World (9.5/10 for the Under Pressure bundle)

Highlighted the bundle’s interconnected approach, with all three sections building together to create “a superb approach to playing guard.”

Jits Magazine

Weakness

Gordon Ryan’s The Ultimate Guard is the most comprehensive guard system on BJJ Fanatics, backed by the most dominant no-gi competition record in history. Jon Thomas offers excellent free YouTube content on guard retention that covers similar concepts at zero cost. Like other Glick titles, this lacks the competition proof that Ryan and Thomas can demonstrate.

My Recommendation

Best for: Guard players who get passed too often and want a systematic approach to retention that connects to counterattacking. The staged knee cut defense is immediately useful for anyone facing pressure passers.

Avoid if: You want the most competition-proven guard system (Gordon Ryan’s Ultimate Guard), or you’d rather try free content first (Jon Thomas’s YouTube).

Pairs with: Half Butterfly Mastery and Leg Entanglements to complete the Under Pressure system, or get the Under Pressure Bundle.

Part of the 9.5/10-rated Under Pressure bundle. 6.5 hours across 8 volumes covering Ashi Garami positioning, entries from DLR/X Guard/shin-to-shin/K Guard/half butterfly, ankle locks, heel hooks, toe holds, back takes from Ashi, and sweeps – all integrated with guard play.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ 6.5+ hours across 8 volumes
• 📅 Released: 2023
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Leg Locks / Guard Systems

What It Covers

Covers distance, connection, and inside position concepts for leg entanglements. Ashi Garami positioning and variations. Funneling opponents into leg lock entries from guard. Multiple entry pathways: DLR, X Guard, shin-to-shin, K Guard, and half butterfly. Finishing mechanics for ankle locks, heel hooks, and toe holds. Back takes from various Ashi positions. Sweeps and Kuzushi applications from leg entanglement exchanges.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Uniquely integrated with guard playing – these aren’t standalone leg locks but attacks that emerge from your guard game
• Multiple entry pathways (DLR, X Guard, shin-to-shin, K Guard) mean you can access leg locks from whatever guard you already play
• Combines sweeps, back takes, and submissions from leg entanglements for a complete threat system
• Part of the Under Pressure bundle that BJJ World rated 9.5/10

What the Community Says

“This bundle will benefit everyone who picks it up.”

BJJ World (9.5/10 for the Under Pressure bundle)

Weakness

John Danaher’s leg lock system (Enter the System / New Wave) is the definitive leg lock instructional – from Glick’s own teacher, with more comprehensive coverage and the competition record of the entire DDS behind it. Lachlan Giles and Craig Jones offer competition-proven leg lock systems at various runtimes. This is supplementary to a guard-focused system rather than a dedicated leg lock curriculum, so if you want pure leg locks, Danaher is the better starting point.

My Recommendation

Best for: Guard players who want leg attacks integrated with their guard game, not as a separate system. Particularly useful if you already play DLR, X Guard, or half butterfly and want to add leg lock threats.

Avoid if: You want a dedicated, comprehensive leg lock system (start with Danaher’s Enter the System), or you want competition-proven leg lock instruction (Lachlan Giles, Craig Jones).

Pairs with: Half Butterfly Mastery and Retention/Recovery to complete the Under Pressure system, or get the Under Pressure Bundle.

Glick’s only standalone title outside his four series. Principle-first crucifix instruction covering control mechanics (grips, wedges, angles instead of chest-to-chest pressure), entries from scrambles/back/turtle, and attack chains for rear naked chokes, armlocks, and traps.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Not confirmed
• 📅 Released: 2023
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Crucifix / Upper Body Attacks

What It Covers

Submission-based control concepts that replace traditional chest-to-chest pressure with grips, wedges, and angles. Systematic entries from scrambles, back takes, turtle, and other common positions. Attack chains covering rear naked chokes, armlocks, and traps from crucifix. Positional refinement for maintaining control, making real-time adjustments, and shutting down escape attempts.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Few comprehensive crucifix instructionals exist on the market – this fills a genuine gap
• Unique control methodology using grips, wedges, and angles instead of traditional pin-based pressure
• Entries from multiple positions (back, turtle, scrambles) connect the crucifix to situations you already encounter
• Glick’s teaching clarity makes the crucifix accessible in a way that other resources don’t

What the Community Says

“Principle-first crucifix instruction with clear control mechanics and efficient finishing options. Great clarity; light on rolling footage.”

BJJMore review summary

Weakness

Light on rolling footage – some practitioners want to see techniques applied in live sparring. Alexandre Vieira’s crucifix system is the main competitor and has more competition pedigree behind it. The crucifix is also a niche position with a smaller potential audience than half guard, escapes, or guard passing. Some users find Glick’s delivery ‘too measured or slow’ for this type of specialist content.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who frequently reach the crucifix from back control or turtle and want a systematic approach to finishing from there. Also strong for grapplers who want an unusual position to add to their top game.

Avoid if: You want competition-proven crucifix instruction (Alexandre Vieira), or you’d rather invest in a broader system like half guard or escapes first.

Pairs with: Front Headlock & Turtle Escapes for the defensive side of the positions that often lead to crucifix entries.

Pressure-based guard passing from standing against supine guard players. Glick applies his signature methodical approach to dismantling the guard through positional dominance, timing, and control rather than speed or athleticism.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Not confirmed
• 📅 Released: 2025
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Guard Passing / Top Game

What It Covers

Pressure-based, systematic guard passing from the outside (standing) position against supine guard players. Emphasis on pressure, timing, and control over speed and athleticism. Outside position strategy for passing around the guard. Methods for dismantling the opponent’s guard through positional dominance rather than explosive movement.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Glick’s signature clarity and methodical teaching applied to guard passing
• Pressure-based approach makes it accessible for older/less athletic practitioners
• Part of a complete three-title passing system (outside, inside, close range)
• No-speed, no-athleticism philosophy aligns with Glick’s core teaching identity

What the Community Says

“Brings his signature clarity and precision” and “renowned for his ability to distill complex techniques into clear, accessible instruction.”

BJJ Fanatics product description

Weakness

Gordon Ryan’s Systematic Passing System is the dominant no-gi guard passing instructional, backed by the greatest passing record in ADCC history. Danaher’s Go Further Faster: Guard Passing covers passing comprehensively from Glick’s own teacher. These are newer releases with no BJJ World reviews yet, and Glick’s lack of competition record may concern pass-focused competitors who want proven tournament technique.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners who like Glick’s teaching style and want to extend his methodical approach to their top game. Works best as part of the complete three-title passing system.

Avoid if: You want the most competition-proven passing system (Gordon Ryan), or the most comprehensive passing coverage (Danaher’s GFF series).

Pairs with: Inside Position and Close Range Passing for the complete Pressure Drop passing system.

Systematic approach to shutting down seated and supine guard players from standing using inside position dominance. Covers neutralizing leg entanglements, avoiding leg locks, and shutting down wrestle-up attacks through posture, pressure, and positioning.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Not confirmed
• 📅 Released: 2025
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Guard Passing / Top Game

What It Covers

Systematic approach to shutting down both seated and supine guard players using standing inside position. Neutralizing leg entanglement attempts and avoiding leg locks. Shutting down wrestle-up attacks. Emphasis on posture, pressure, and positioning over speed or athleticism.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Specifically addresses modern no-gi guard threats: leg entanglement entries and wrestle-up attacks
• Inside position complements the Outside Position title for complete standing passing coverage
• Non-athletic approach makes it practical for hobbyists who face younger, more explosive guard players

What the Community Says

“Brian reveals a systematic approach to shutting down both seated and supine guard players using posture, pressure, and positioning – not speed or athleticism.”

BJJ Fanatics product description

Weakness

Same limitations as Outside Position: Gordon Ryan and Danaher cover this ground with more competition credibility and community validation. Newer release with minimal review data and no BJJ World rating. The lack of competition footage means you can’t see these passes working against elite-level guard players.

My Recommendation

Best for: Part of the complete Pressure Drop passing system. Best purchased with the other passing titles for a unified approach.

Avoid if: You want proven competition passing (Gordon Ryan’s system), or you’d rather invest in Glick’s stronger guard-focused titles first.

Pairs with: Outside Position and Close Range Passing for the complete Pressure Drop passing system.

Close-range pressure passing: how to replace space with pressure, shut down frames, and advance position with mechanical clarity. Meticulous, methodical, and Glick’s signature deceptive simplicity applied to the grind of close-range guard passing.

Quick Facts

• ⏰ Not confirmed
• 📅 Released: 2025
• 🥋 No-Gi
• 🎯 Intermediate to Advanced
• 🕸 Guard Passing / Pressure Passing

What It Covers

Close-range/pressure passing methodology. How to replace space with pressure. Shutting down frames and advancing with mechanical clarity. Clear, repeatable steps for any grappler to implement. Meticulous, methodical approach to the grinding work of close-range passing.

What Makes It Stand Out

• Pressure passing is the most accessible passing style for non-athletes, and Glick’s methodology makes it even more systematic
• Completes the three-title Pressure Drop system with the close-range phase
• “Deceptively simple” approach – hallmark Glick teaching that makes complex passing feel achievable

What the Community Says

“One of the most respected teachers in modern jiu-jitsu” who “breaks down the close-range passing game into clear, repeatable steps.”

BJJ Fanatics product description

Weakness

Bernardo Faria’s Pressure Passing series is the classic pressure passing reference with years of competition proof. Gordon Ryan’s Pressure Passing has the most competition credibility of any passing instructional. This is a newer release with minimal review data and no BJJ World rating. If you’re specifically looking for pressure passing, Faria’s material has a longer track record of community results.

My Recommendation

Best for: Practitioners building the complete Pressure Drop passing system, or anyone who specifically wants Glick’s methodical teaching applied to close-range passing scenarios.

Avoid if: You want the proven pressure passing reference (Bernardo Faria), or the most dominant competition passer’s system (Gordon Ryan).

Pairs with: Outside Position and Inside Position for the complete Pressure Drop passing system.