A precise gi-first passing blueprint that chains knee cuts, drags, and long steps to beat modern lapel guards.
The Bottom Line
You learn a structured gi passing flow that links knee cuts, leg drags, and pressure. It targets modern lapel and collar-sleeve guards. You will not get no-gi options.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi passers who like pressure
Skip if: You want no-gi material
Tech focus: Knee Cut, Leg Drag, Long Step
Biggest takeaway: Blueprint for gi pressure
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What You'll Learn
Lepri distills his IBJJF world-level approach to structured gi passing. Expect clean knee cuts, leg drags, and long-step chains built to dismantle modern lapel guards.
This is a focused passing system with tournament-proven details and sequencing for consistent finishes from side control or mount.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Knee Cut
- Leg Drag
- Long Step
- Toreando
- X Pass
- Headquarters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 58 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I found Lepri’s sequencing makes drilling easier because each pass triggers the next reaction-led step.
Why Lucas Lepri?
Lucas Lepri is a multiple-time IBJJF world champion known for clean mechanics and relentless top pressure. His passing emphasizes posture, angle changes, and structured entries.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Clear explanations with a systematic knee slide approach that translated well to sparring.
- Worth the price and shows smart combos against modern gi guards.
- Technically brilliant material with precise details from a proven champion.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Very gi dependent and harder to adapt directly to no-gi.
- Assumes some passing ability; not the most beginner friendly.
- Delivery can feel dry with less emphasis on key versus minor details.
Smart Alternatives
- Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals – Go Further Faster by John Danaher – Comprehensive conceptual roadmap for all phases of passing. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols)
- Pressure Passing and Top Game by Rafael Lovato – Gi-focused headquarters and side-smash system with heavy pressure. (Price: $197.00, 4 vols)
- The Leg Pin Passing System by Kade & Tye Ruotolo – Movement-driven sequences that complement outside passing. (Price: $127.00, 2 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View The Science of Guard Passing by Lucas Lepri on BJJ Fanatics
Your next step
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