A complete, drill-supported tripod system to consistently beat inside position and pass modern guards.
The Bottom Line
You learn a coherent tripod framework with phases, maintenance, and fixes. You will not get a random move dump. You will not get gi-specific grips or lapel details.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You pass from distance
Skip if: You need gi-specific grips
Tech focus: Tripod Passing, Inside Position, Half Butterfly
Biggest takeaway: Tripod pins beat inside position
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What You'll Learn
Chen lays out a full tripod-passing system focused on beating inside position. Across six volumes you get clear phases, maintenance, and problem-solving. You also see applied rounds and games for retention. The set includes collaborations with Owen Jones and Kenta Iwamoto. It is the most complete look at his competition passing and is structured to plug into any no-gi top game.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Tripod Passing
- Inside Position
- Half Butterfly
- Knee Shield
- Rdlr
- Overhook
- Underhook
- Windshield Wiper
- Cross Wrist
- X Guard
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 6 minutes
- Volumes: 6
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I found the games sections make the abstract tripod ideas stick fast in live rounds.
Why Jozef Chen?
ADCC European Trials champion and B-Team representative known for chest-to-chest and tripod passing. Promoted to black belt by Craig Jones in March 2025. Profiled by BJJ Heroes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- One of the best passing and camping instructionals; toreando tweaks worked immediately for some users.
- People had been waiting months for this release, signaling strong demand.
- Several praised his concise, no-nonsense teaching pace.
- Study videos helped many implement tripod mechanics faster.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some say tripod and float passing are just refined old ideas.
- Multiple users struggled to apply tripod passing without heavy drilling first.
- Guard players point to counters like armpit post and overhead push.
- A few question how different it is from Gordon Ryan's passing.
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Smart Alternatives
- Higher Tripod Passing by Craig Jones – Closest parallel if you prefer Craig's delivery.
- Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan – Broader leg-pummel and body-lock framework. (Price: $349.00)
- Connected Reaction: No Gi Passing by Paul Schreiner – Concept-driven passing cohesion from a respected coach. (Price: $149.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Tripod Passing: Beating Inside Position on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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