A structured outside-passing system for putting guards on their backs, holding the flank, and finishing on your terms.
The Bottom Line
You learn to force supine, get to angle, and camp on the hip. You will not get gi-specific lapel sequences. You will learn troubleshooting against modern guards like K guard.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You like outside passing
Skip if: You hate camping pace
Tech focus: Outside Passing, Flanked Position, Reverse Shin On Shin
Biggest takeaway: Win from the flanked hip
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What You'll Learn
This is Chen's outside-passing playbook, often called J-point camping. It covers putting seated guards supine, getting to angle, maintaining flanked positions, and converting to passes. Five volumes include specific rounds and troubleshooting against lasso, K guard, and RDLR style reactions. If you like to wear opponents down and pass efficiently, this system shows how to control pace first, then finish.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Outside Passing
- Flanked Position
- Reverse Shin On Shin
- Hip Chamber
- Shoulder Knee Post
- K Guard Counters
- Lasso Counters
- Angle Creation
- Weight Distribution
- Half Guard Camping
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 7 minutes
- Volumes: 5
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I realized the pass starts once the opponent is flanked, not when I try to clear the last hook.
Why Jozef Chen?
ADCC European Trials champion and B-Team representative, recognized for outside and tripod passing approaches. Promoted to black belt in March 2025 by Craig Jones.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Praised as one of the best passing and camping instructionals; tweaks clicked quickly.
- Fans like his concise, Gen Z pace and structured rounds.
- Camping strategy helps tire opponents before finishing, which many sought.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some doubt his credentials or find the teaching overrated.
- Users confuse inside versus outside camping and get lost on terms.
- Defenders say j-point feels like a leg drag; mistakes happen earlier.
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Smart Alternatives
- Understanding The Distance On Top by Gui Mendes – Elite top-game distance management for outside passing. (Price: $197.00)
- Connected Reaction: No Gi Passing by Paul Schreiner – Alternative conceptual structure if you want a calmer pace. (Price: $149.00)
- Systematically Attacking the Guard: Body Lock Study by Gordon Ryan – Prefer body-lock dominance instead of outside camping. (Price: $349.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Things I didn't Show To Craig Jones: Maintaining an Advantage Over Time – Outside Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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