An advanced, competition-tested passing system with high step, body lock, and clear transitions.
The Bottom Line
You will learn a deep passing framework with options for every common guard. You will see real rolling breakdowns for context. You will not get a short or budget course.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Ambitious passers
Skip if: You want cheap
Tech focus: Body Lock, High Step Passing, Float Passing
Biggest takeaway: Layers of passing threats
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What You'll Learn
Gordon lays out a comprehensive passing blueprint with high step, float passing, and pressure sequences. It includes breakdowns of live rounds to connect decisions to outcomes. The system is deep, detailed, and geared to competition realism. The price is high and the scope can feel encyclopedic. If you want an advanced passing curriculum that still holds up, this is it.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- High Step Passing
- Float Passing
- Body Lock
- Leg Pummeling
- Knee Cut
- Pinning Sequences
- Inside Camping
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 11 hours and 20 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I made the biggest gains when I paired high step entries with body lock finishes to cover both mobility and control.
Why Gordon Ryan?
Gordon Ryan is an ADCC double gold champion and one of the most dominant no-gi competitors; a former student of Garry Tonon and John Danaher.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Transformed my passing against stubborn modern guards.
- Body lock and high step details work immediately.
- Competition footage connects choices to results well.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Very expensive compared to most sets.
- Scope is overwhelming if you lack basics.
- Some content feels older next to 2.0 and body lock study.
Smart Alternatives
- Systematically Attacking The Guard 2.0 – Updated approach including high step refinements. (Price: $349.00)
- Body Lock Study – If you only want body lock passing at depth. (Price: $349.00)
- The Body Lock Pass – Cheaper and concise body lock curriculum. (Price: $99.00, 6 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Systematically Attacking The Guard (1.0) on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
