A targeted anti-passing toolkit for outside-style passers.
The Bottom Line
You get actionable lasso, arm-drag, and K-guard counters with rolling commentary. The focus is specific and suits intermediate players. It is not a full open-guard starter course.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Intermediates fighting speed passers
Skip if: You want fundamentals
Tech focus: Lasso Guard, Arm Drag, K Guard Entries, Hip Stomp To Saddle, Reverse Triangle, Back Takes
Biggest takeaway: Punish outside passing reactions.
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What You'll Learn
A four-volume bottom system against fast, outside-style passers. It emphasizes lasso-based traps, arm drags, K-guard entries, hip-stomp reactions, and narrated rolling. It is great value if your gym has many standing passers.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Lasso Guard
- Arm Drag
- K Guard Entries
- Hip Stomp To Saddle
- Reverse Triangle
- Back Takes
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 44 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I found the lasso-to-K-guard chain a handy answer to non-grip outside passing.
Why Eoghan O'Flanagan?
Eoghan O'Flanagan is an ADCC European Trials winner known for effective leg locks and modern guard mechanics. He teaches clear, competition-tested sequences and emphasizes counters off lasso and shin-to-shin.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Practical counters that punish toreando-style passing.
- Good lasso details and transitions into K-guard.
- Narrated rolling shows how to apply against pressure.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- More specialized than general open guard systems.
- Less beginner-friendly than broader guard basics.
- Price is higher than many $79 sets.
Smart Alternatives
- Shin to Shin by Eoghan O'Flanagan – Complementary entries to leg attacks.
- The Science of Guard Passing – Study how the top player beats these traps. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Sloppy Seconds: Countering The Outside Passer by Eoghan O'Flanagan on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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