A repeatable over under passing system with entries, finishes, and fixes that work for regular adults.
The Bottom Line
You get a full pressure-passing roadmap built around the over under, with specific entries against common guards and detailed finishing mechanics. The pace and structure help you remember steps and troubleshoot live. It is gi-first and narrow in scope by design, so do not expect a survey of every modern pass.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi passers, all ages
Skip if: You want no-gi only
Tech focus: Over Under Pass, Pressure Passing, Grip Fighting, Leg Staple, Torreando Setups
Biggest takeaway: Pressure beats flexible guards.
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What You'll Learn
If you want a reliable top game in the gi, this is the blueprint. The system centers on the over under and related pressure passes, with entries, finishes, and problem-solving. The teaching is step-by-step and slow-paced, so you can copy it as an adult learner. It is also the set most often credited by r/bjj users for getting them their first consistent guard passes. Note that most material assumes gi grips.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Over Under Pass
- Pressure Passing
- Knee Cut Counters
- Leg Staple
- Torreando Setups
- Grip Fighting
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 36 minutes
- Released: 2019
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I finally stopped bouncing between passes when I committed to this one sequence and refined the reactions.
Why Bernardo Faria?
Bernardo Faria is a 5x IBJJF black belt world champion known for his over under pass and half guard. He earned his black belt under Ricardo Marques and later joined Alliance under Fabio Gurgel. In 2015 he was IBJJF athlete of the year and in 2022 he was inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame. He co-founded BJJ Fanatics and runs an academy in Bedford, Massachusetts. BJJ Heroes documents his career in detail.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Gave me my first real passing system that worked on higher belts.
- Clear, simple coaching style that is easy to copy at any age.
- Over under details clicked; immediate results against flexible guards.
- Bernardo’s instructionals have the best reputation for this pass.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Very gi focused with sleeve and lapel grips throughout.
- Heavily centered on over under, not a broad passing survey.
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Smart Alternatives
- Battle Tested Pressure Passing – Older cut focused almost entirely on over under entries. (Price: $79.00, 2017)
- Jiu Jitsu for Old Guys: Over/Under Pressure Passing System – Same core mechanics adapted for older bodies and pace. (Price: $197.00, 2022)
- No Gi Pressure Passing – Carry the pressure style to no-gi without fabric grips. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Pressure Passing Encyclopedia on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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