Make loose passing reliable with angles, grips, and north-south finishes.
The Bottom Line
You learn how to force reactions that open outside lanes. The course shows how to secure the pass instead of chasing endlessly. If you only bodylock, this is the missing half.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Movement passers
Skip if: You only bodylock
Tech focus: Outside Passing, Cross Scoop, Leg Drag, North South, Stack Pass, Hip And Knee Post, Throw By
Biggest takeaway: Angles beat stubborn guards.
📋 Jump to a section (Click to expand)
What You'll Learn
A four-volume focus on loose, angle-based passing. Learn to create side-to-side reactions and secure finishes from north-south and leg-drag positions.
Pairs well with split-squat or HQ material.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Outside Passing
- Cross Scoop
- Leg Drag
- North South
- Stack Pass
- Hip And Knee Post
- Throw By
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I think committing to north-south securing steps reduced my scramble rate dramatically.
Why Jason Rau?
Rau teaches loose passing as controlled direction changes tied to grips. The goal is to move the hips past the line, then stabilize north-south or leg drag.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Praised for making outside passing feel systematic rather than scrambly.
- Often paired with split-squat passing for a complete top game.
- Helpful for dealing with extended legs and knee-to-chest guards.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some want more bodylock coverage alongside outside options.
- Frequent advice is to wait for discount codes.
Free Preview Lesson
Smart Alternatives
- Modern Split Squat Passing by Jason Rau – Adds pressure-based options. (Price: $127.00, 5 vols)
- Dynamic Headquarters Passing by Jason Rau – Great tie-in for central HQ lanes. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Outside Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
