Use weight and angle shifts to pass modern guards without speed or strength.
The Bottom Line
You learn to collapse frames, soak space, then stabilize. The examples show how to beat knee shield, lasso, DLR, and butterfly using the same rules. You will not memorize dozens of passes; you will get a blueprint that repeats.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Hobbyist passers
Skip if: You want lapel battles
Tech focus: Guard Passing, Knee Shield Solutions, Butterfly Passing, Pressure
Biggest takeaway: Angles beat frames
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What You'll Learn
Akins applies weight distribution and angle shifts to the exact guards people fight today: knee shield, lasso, De La Riva, butterfly and seated guards. The structure is concept-first, then specific examples, with Q&A baked in. If you are tired of move dumps, this gives a passing lens you can reuse.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guard Passing
- Knee Shield Solutions
- Butterfly Passing
- Sumo Squat Entry
- Frame Collapsing
- Pressure
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 11 hours and 17 minutes
- Volumes: 6
- Released: 2023
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I stopped chasing moves once I could feel which angle collapse removed their last post.
Why Henry Akins?
Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins emphasizes solving guard problems with weight, posture, and angle shifts. His passing material aims at reliable control before speed. He teaches at Dynamix MA and frequently films with BJJ Fanatics.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Gravity passing became my default after this.
- Simple rules that cover many guard variations.
- Great for hobbyists who dislike grip-fighting battles.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some want more gi-specific grip detail.
- Pacing and Q&A segments can feel long.
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Smart Alternatives
- No-Gi Guard Passing: One Concept – Same passing core focused on no-gi. (Price: $279.00, 7 vols)
- Cross Side Domination – Turn passes into stable pins and finishes. (Price: $279.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Guard Passing Mastery on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
