A pressure-first tripod passing system with built-in counters.
The Bottom Line
You will flatten seated guards and manage hook pummels. You will chain float positions into passes and mount. You will not rely on athletic speed or risky dives.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Methodical passers
Skip if: You only leglock
Tech focus: Tripod Passing, Mount Transitions, Circle Pass
Biggest takeaway: Control before passing
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What You'll Learn
A modern passing system that flattens seated guards, floats over hooks, and funnels to mount or smash paths. You learn how to maintain tripod control and cycle finishes.
r/bjj users call it a game changer for handling hook pummeling and persistent seated guards. Excellent for passers who prefer pressure without stalling.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Tripod Passing
- Flattening Seated Guard
- Leg Splits
- Knee Bar Pressure
- Underhook Entries
- Circle Pass
- Mount Transitions
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2023
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I placed it second because the specific solutions for hook pummeling solve a common bottleneck many passers report on r/bjj.
Why Paul Schreiner?
Marcelo Garcia Academy veteran coach with a reputation for pressure and clarity. Known for mapping reactions so passers never stall in front of seated guards.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Changed my passing against tripod/float counters.
- Details on re-pummeling and energy management are gold.
- Clear contingencies when hooks and grips get sticky.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Lapels appear in examples; pure no-gi players may skip sections.
- Requires reps to feel the float timing right.
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Smart Alternatives
- Tripod Passing: Beating Inside Position by Jozef Chen – Another tripod framework to compare troubleshooting paths.
- Zone Jiu-Jitsu by Paul Schreiner – Zooms out to the wider passing system with leg drags. (Price: $149.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Tripod Float Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.