Float or smash through seated butterfly without giving sweeps.
The Bottom Line
You will learn headstand, leg-staple, and long-step routes. You will mix mobility with pressure to beat hooks. You will not get closed-guard or lapel-specific material.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Seated-guard heavy gyms
Skip if: Room plays half guard
Tech focus: Headstand Pass, Leg Staple, Long Step Pass
Biggest takeaway: Mix float and smash
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What You'll Learn
An eight-volume playbook for beating seated butterfly: headstand passes, leg-staple variations, long steps, and side smashes. The course alternates mobility and pressure so you can pass floaty guards without overcommitting.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Headstand Pass
- Leg Staple
- Long Step Pass
- Side Smash
- Scissors Pass
- Floating Pass
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 5 hours and 18 minutes
- Volumes: 8
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I placed it below knee-shield because r/bjj half-guard issues appear more common than butterfly at many gyms.
Why Andre Galvao?
Galvao assembles a thorough top game vs seated guard, leveraging balance and posture to deny hooks and win angles.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Often cited when users ask for butterfly passing options.
- People like the range of long-step and staple variations.
- Structured progressions reduce scramble risk against seated players.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer other passers' butterfly frameworks.
- Requires time to internalize headstand balance.
- If your room plays half guard more, priority may be lower.
Smart Alternatives
- The Stack Pass – Simpler path if you want one reliable pass. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
- Passing Modern Guard Using Old School Concepts – Includes butterfly counters within a broader anti-modern system. (Price: $149.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Killing The Butterfly Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.