Over under passing tuned for older grapplers who value control.
The Bottom Line
The series slows entries down and emphasizes frames, angles, and patience. You will learn to arrive in over under from your current guards and finish without scrambles. It is still a single-lane system, so buy for mastery, not variety.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Masters and hobbyists
Skip if: You want meta updates
Tech focus: Over Under Pass, Entries From Everywhere, Pressure Passing, Pinning Concepts
Biggest takeaway: Control beats speed as you age.
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What You'll Learn
Bernardo adapts his pressure style for masters-level bodies: calmer entries, less scramble, more patience. You get over under mechanics with age-friendly setups and finishing details. r/bjj sentiment is that his passing sets have the best reputation and suit older grapplers well. If you want a broad, modern passing survey, look elsewhere.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Over Under Pass
- Pressure Passing
- Entries From Everywhere
- Pinning Concepts
- Counter Collars
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 16 minutes
- Released: 2022
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I passed more by doing less, focusing on chest pressure and smart angles.
Why Bernardo Faria?
Bernardo’s coaching style fits masters athletes: calm, linear, and honest about tradeoffs. His over under pass worked at the highest levels, so the principles translate. Community posts often cite him as a favorite for clarity and practicality.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Best reputation among over under instructionals.
- Great for masters who want control over speed.
- Helped me finally implement pressure without athleticism.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not a wide passing curriculum; focused on one path.
- Still presents better in gi; no-gi requires adaptation.
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Smart Alternatives
- Entries for Over Under (Old Guys series) – More ways to reach over under from common guards. (Price: $197.00)
- Pressure Passing Encyclopedia – The core gi-focused system in full detail. (Price: $79.00, 2019)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Jiu Jitsu for Old Guys: Over/Under Pressure Passing System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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