A classic smash-passing toolkit with aggressive sequences and finishes.
The Bottom Line
You learn to flatten butterflies, stack, and backstep into stable pins. It is direct and gritty. You will not get the nuanced structure of newer system releases.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Smash enthusiasts
Skip if: Hate explosive moves
Tech focus: Stack Pass, Leg Drag, Backstep Pass
Biggest takeaway: Flatten then climb
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What You'll Learn
Rodolfo shows fast, heavy smash passing with backstep chains, leg drags, and stack pressure, plus quick finishes from dominant pins.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Stack Pass
- Leg Drag
- Backstep Pass
- Butterfly Flattening
- Knee Shield Kill
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 7 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I chose this as a supplement for passers who want to add speed and aggression to an otherwise slow pressure style.
Why Rodolfo Vieira?
Rodolfo Vieira is a multiple-time IBJJF world champion known for relentless pressure and back takes from passing.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Users admire his indomitable pressure and methodical passing.
- Good butterfly-flattening and open-guard killing details.
- Classic smash lessons translate well to modern guards.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Older production and structure compared to newer sets.
- Explosiveness can be hard to emulate for some body types.
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Smart Alternatives
- Pressure Passing Encyclopedia by Bernardo Faria – More structured kneeling pressure to balance smash entries. (Price: $79.00)
- Polish Power Smash Passing by Adam Wardzinski – A modernized smash pathway vs varied hooks. (Price: $127.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Jiu-Jitsu Domination (Smash. Pass. Finish) on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
