Passing the Guard: Go Further Faster – In-Depth Review

A fundamentals-first passing plan that predates newer, deeper sets.

The Bottom Line

This is a solid base for order-of-operations and pressure ideas. Many learners later upgraded to New Wave or Fastest Way for more structure. It is worthwhile on sale but no longer the top pick.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Fundamentals seekers

Skip if: You own newer sets

Tech focus: Knee Cut, Toreando, Pressure Passing, Closed Guard Opens, Half Guard Pass, Stabilization

Biggest takeaway: Basics still win passes.

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What You'll Learn

An earlier guard passing fundamentals set. It outlines order-of-operations, staple knee cuts and pressure concepts that many used as a base before New Wave and Fastest Way releases.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

  • Knee Cut
  • Toreando
  • Pressure Passing
  • Closed Guard Opens
  • Footwork Basics
  • Half Guard Pass
  • Stabilization

Format & Level

  • Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
  • Skill level: All Levels
  • Format: Both
  • Runtime: 12 hours and 16 minutes
  • Volumes: 8
  • Released: 2020

Should You Buy It?

Skip. I would grab this only when discounted, then use it as a baseline before newer sets.

Why John Danaher?

As with his other work, Danaher aims for a coherent passing sequence here, but later releases refined the structure. It remains useful when priced aggressively.

Community feedback

Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.

😍 Why People Love It

  • Game-changing for some who needed a foundational passing plan.
  • Eight hours of content felt like good value to several buyers.
  • Helped learners connect titles to live success quickly.

🤔 Common Criticisms

  • Long runtime and lots of talking.
  • Structure felt less clear at first compared with later sets.
  • Marketing around GFF put off some users.

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Video Breakdowns

Official listing: View Passing the Guard: Go Further Faster on BJJ Fanatics

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