Master tripod passing as a pressure hub with clear entries, pins, and counters.
The Bottom Line
This set explains the tripod as a position, not just a move. You will learn upper and lower body controls, the near-side underhook pin, and counters to common problems. It is powerful but best after you have basic passing skills.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Top-pressure tinkerers
Skip if: Brand-new passer
Tech focus: Tripod Passing, Near Side Underhook, Duck Unders, North South Pressure, Dogfight Solutions, Toreando Links
Biggest takeaway: Tripod is a control hub.
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What You'll Learn
A focused study of the high tripod as a pinning and passing hub. You learn perfect positioning, near-side underhook mechanics, and problem-solving, plus bonus counters.
Pairs naturally with Power Ride for a complete top game.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Tripod Passing
- Near Side Underhook
- Duck Unders
- Toreando Links
- Dogfight Solutions
- Lockdown Counters
- North South Pressure
- Angle Changes
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2025
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I learned to treat tripod like a base camp: establish, stabilize, then climb to passes or the back.
Why Craig Jones?
Craig Jones is an elite no-gi coach and competitor who blends wrestling pressure with modern passing. He leads and instructs at B-Team circles, with a teaching style that emphasizes clear positional heuristics and live-tested solutions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Well-structured deep dive into a trending pass.
- Clear roadmap: start from perfect tripod, then find entries.
- Useful counters and troubleshooting, not just highlight moves.
- Gives any level a way to develop tripod passing.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Advanced and tricky to implement as a first passing system.
- Expect to get swept while learning timing and balance.
- Some feel it overlaps with Power Ride concepts.
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Smart Alternatives
- Connected Reaction: No Gi Passing by Paul Schreiner – More rounded passing for earlier belts. (2020)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Higher Tripod Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
