Learn pressure passing that glues you to opponents and turns knee shields, half guard, and closed guard into predictable routes.
The Bottom Line
You get principled pressure mechanics first, then specific passes. The knee-shield, leg weave, knee pin, and closed guard openings are classic and durable for gi rounds. If you need modern lapel counters or pure no-gi sequences, look elsewhere.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Methodical passers
Skip if: You play no-gi only
Tech focus: Pressure Passing, Knee Shield, Leg Weave, Knee Pin, Sao Paulo
Biggest takeaway: Pressure beats speed in passing.
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What You'll Learn
Released in 2025, this 3-volume set teaches Roger's pressure-first passing across knee shield, half guard, leg weave, knee pin, and classic closed guard openings. It favors chest connection, head position, and step-by-step weight transfer over speed.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Pressure Passing
- Knee Shield
- Leg Weave
- Knee Pin
- Sao Paulo
- Smash Pass
- Closed Guard Opening
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 52 minutes
- Volumes: 3
- Released: 2025
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I finally felt how shoulder and head position kill frames before grips matter.
Why Roger Gracie?
Roger's passing style is simple: connection, pressure, angles, and patience. He explains where your weight should live and how to deny inside position. His calm delivery and world-level credentials make the concepts stick even if you already know the moves.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fans say the tiny pressure details unlock passes they already knew.
- Great framing on concepts before specific pathways.
- Solid for gi players who prefer slow, methodical topside.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer Gordon's passing for clearer contingency trees.
- A few wanted more modern gripping sequences against lapel guards.
- Not aimed at no-gi or wrestling-up meta.
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Smart Alternatives
- Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals – Go Further Faster by John Danaher – Very deep theoretical framework for guard passing.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Roger Gracie Guard Passing System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
