Tripod Passing by John Frankl

Check Out a Free Sample:

What will You Learn?

Unlock the secret to mastering the guard pass with the Tripod Passing instructional series by John Frankl, a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 20 years of experience on the mats. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, John’s expertly crafted techniques will revolutionize your approach to passing the guard. His unique tripod passing system combines simplicity with high-level precision, allowing you to address any guard with fundamental movements that anyone can understand and apply.

In this series, John Frankl breaks down complex passing strategies into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring that you can immediately implement his teachings into your game. Perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their guard-passing skills while maintaining an efficient, no-nonsense approach to BJJ.

Transform your game, refine your guard-passing arsenal, and get ready to dominate the mats with John Frankl’s Tripod Passing instructional.

Bullet Points:

• Taught by John Frankl: Over 20 years of experience at the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

• Simplified Guard Passing: Learn a powerful guard-passing system based on fundamental movements, designed for practitioners of all levels.

• Universal Application: Master how to address any guard (closed guard, open guard, etc.) with one effective and adaptable system.

• Effective and Efficient: Eliminate unnecessary movements and focus on high-level techniques that deliver consistent results.

• Breaks Down Complex Techniques: John’s clear, step-by-step instructions make advanced passing techniques accessible and easy to grasp.

• Ideal for All Levels: Whether you're a white belt or black belt, you’ll find valuable insights that will immediately improve your guard-passing game.

• Developed from Real-Mat Experience: Techniques tested and proven by John Frankl over decades of teaching and competition.

• Transform Your Game: Improve your ability to pass the guard with precision and confidence, and elevate your overall BJJ skills.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro

• Tripod In Gi

• Entering Tripod Posture (Sumo Step)

• Sumo Step Horizontal/Vertical

• Attaining The Underhook

• Head Placement

Part 2

• Closing The Triangle

• Spinal Misalignment

• Free Hand

• Proper Posture/Surfing

• Anatomically Correct Passing

• Dealing With Frames (Stiff Arm)

• Defeating Frames From Mount/Cross Side

• Constant Forward Pressure

Part 3

• Butterfly Pass With Base

• Shoulder And Hip Rotation

• Base Of Support

• Butterfly Guard With Base Broken

• Head Stand Passing

• Wedged Butterfly Guard

• Defeating The Wrist Grip

• Break The Gi Grip

Part 4

• Knee Shield (Attaining Tripod Against Knee Shield)

• Passing To The Front

• Knee Shield Pass To The Back

• Preventing Guard Recovery

• Knee Slide Pass Of Guard Recovery

• Passing Knee Shield From Half Guard

• Half Guard Knee Tap To Knee Slide

• To Mount

Part 5

• Low Knee And High Knee Shield

• Finishing With The Wrist Lock And Armlock

• Passing When You Lose The Underhook

• Freeing The Knee To Mount

• Defeating The Butterfly Sweep

• Drilling And Application

• Passing Figure Four Half Guard

• Lockdown

Part 6

• Defeating The Underhook (High Back Step)

• Regaining The Underhook

• Back Step To Double Trouble

• Kata Gatame

• Switching Shoulder Rotation

Part 7

• Guard Passing (Sit Up Guard)

• Sit To Guillotine Pass

• Walk To The Back

• Worm Guard Etc.

• Spider And Lasso

• Outro

Part 8

• Intro

• Overview and Philosophy

• Overview and Philosophy 2

• Structure Skill and Technique

• Iron Pillow Concepts

• Iron Pillow Vs Guard Passing Theory

• Iron Pillow Solo Posture

• Iron Pillow 3 Points of Performance

• Iron Pillow Vs Side Control

Part 9

• Neck Attacks From The Front

• Knee On Belly

• Switch to the Back

• Switch to the Back 2

Part 10

• Defenses From Back

• Shin Grab

• Wrist Lock Defense

• Lower Body Attacks

Part 11

• Omoplata

• Horizontal Omoplata

• Based Out Omoplata

• Iron Pillow From Back

• Outro