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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Smart Alternatives
- The Fastest Way: To Become an Effective Guard Passer (No Gi) – A cleaner, quicker route to results. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2023)
- New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Guard Passing – Deeper, modern methodology. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2021)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Passing the Guard: Go Further Faster on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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