Use HQ to pick reliable lanes and finish passes.
The Bottom Line
HQ can feel like limbo if you do not know what to look for. This course gives you posture, grips, and those first steps into knee cuts, stacks, and drags. It helps you connect attempts rather than reset.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Confused passers
Skip if: You hate HQ
Tech focus: Headquarters, Knee Cut, Stack Pass, Leg Drag, Backstep, Front Headlock, Butterfly Half
Biggest takeaway: HQ is a real base.
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What You'll Learn
Three volumes on making HQ a real launchpad: posture, hand positions, and transitions into knee cuts, stacks, leg drags, and back takes.
Ideal if you need a central base to organize your passing.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Headquarters
- Knee Cut
- Stack Pass
- Leg Drag
- Backstep
- Front Headlock
- Butterfly Half
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 28 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how defining HQ postures reduced stalled rounds and restarts.
Why Jason Rau?
Rau teaches HQ as a decision hub: stabilize first, then choose the correct lane. This structure benefits passers who feel they are circling without progress.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Recommended with split-squat and outside passing for a complete system.
- Good for organizing attempts when you feel lost between passes.
- Fans like the posture-first approach before attacking lanes.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Buyers suggest waiting for sales to maximize value.
Smart Alternatives
- Movement Art Passing: Concepts For Headquarters by Nick Salles & Danny Maira – A different look at HQ concepts. (Price: $97.00)
- Modern Split Squat Passing by Jason Rau – Pairs pressure with your HQ base. (Price: $127.00, 5 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Dynamic Headquarters Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
