Pressure Drop: Close Range Passing by Brian Glick

Pressure Drop: Close Range Passing is the latest instructional from Brian Glick—one of the most respected teachers in modern jiu-jitsu and a long-time black belt under John Danaher. Known for his meticulous, methodical, and deceptively simple approach to the art, Brian breaks down the close-range passing game into clear, repeatable steps that any grappler can immediately apply. Instead of relying on speed or athleticism, Brian shows you how to replace space with pressure, shut down frames, and advance with mechanical clarity. Each lesson is designed to help you understand why a pass works, not just what to do. The result is a pressure-oriented top game that feels effortless for you—and unbearable for your opponents. Check Out a Free Sample:   What will You Learn? Pressure Drop: Close Range Passing is the latest instructional from Brian Glick—one of the most respected teachers in modern jiu-jitsu and a long-time black belt under John Danaher. Known for his meticulous, methodical, and deceptively simple approach to the art, Brian breaks down the close-range passing game into clear, repeatable steps that any grappler can immediately apply. Instead of relying on speed or athleticism, Brian shows you how to replace space with pressure, shut down frames, and advance with mechanical clarity. Each lesson is designed to help you understand why a pass works, not just what to do. The result is a pressure-oriented top game that feels effortless for you—and unbearable for your opponents. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a reliable passing system or an advanced player who wants to refine the invisible mechanics that make elite passers so effective, Pressure Drop gives you a complete blueprint for controlling and dismantling guards from inches away. KEY BULLET POINTS What You’ll Learn A complete, structured system for passing from close range—no speed or explosiveness required How to apply pressure that breaks the guard rather than battles it The exact mechanics for shutting down frames, elbows, knees, and posts Step-by-step transitions between positions without giving opponents escape space How to create predictable reactions and turn them into high-percentage passes Simplified heuristics and cues that make each technique easy to remember under pressure Core principles Brian learned over years training under John Danaher—refined for everyday practitioners Why This Instructional Stands Out Taught by Brian Glick, a Danaher black belt and one of our most consistent best-selling instructors Clear, concise teaching—no fluff, no chaos, just clean mechanics and repeatable solutions Designed to improve both beginners and high-level competitors Emphasis on control, structure, and pressure rather than athletic traits System built to integrate seamlessly with your existing passing game Who This Is For Players who struggle against dynamic, flexible, or chaotic guards Grapplers who want a passing style that slows opponents down and forces predictable outcomes Anyone who prefers precision and structure over speed and scrambling Students who appreciate Brian’s calm, analytical teaching style and his ability to make complex mechanics simple What Exactly Do You Get? Part 1 Dedication Introduction Central Challenges Of Close-Range Passing Older Or Less Athletic People Your Major Objectives & Ultimate Goal Underhook Primacy A Note On Confidence And Commitment Part 2 Essential Skills - Grips And Handfighting - Upper Body Inside Position Leg Pummeling - Lower Body Inside Position Using Your Head Backtracking Bodylock Passing - Introduction To Bodylock Passing When To Use A Bodylock Bodylock Vs Tightwaist 3 Major Types Of Bodylocks Stance Essentials Entries - Thumb Post Collar Tie Top Hand Part 3 Passes - Shin Across Hip Inside Shin Pin Hip Tilt (Vs. Half Butterfly) Inside Shoelace (Vs. Half Butterfly) Side Bodylock Side Bodylock - Elbow Inside Side Bodylock Wrist Trap - They're On Elbow Troubleshooting: Preventing Sumi Gaeshi Troubleshooting: Guillotine Troubleshooting: The Clamp Part 4 High Tripod Passing - Introduction To Tripod Passing When To Use A Tripod Essential Skill Of Tripod Passing Leg Pummeling: Float Pass Skills Leg Pummeling: Working The Inside Shoelace Leg Pummeling: Working The Front Pummel Step Over Pass Grip Switching From High Tripod Part 5 Half Guard - Introduction To Half Guard Passing Stance, Balance And Pressure Entries - From Bodylock & Tightwaist From High Tripod Part 6 Clearing The Knee Shield - Intro To Knee Shield Fighting Upper Body Frames Stuffing/Clearing The Knee Dilemma Sit-Through Scoop Grip Sit-Through Shoelace Bicep Meregali Ankle Control Freeing The Trapped Leg - Freeing The Trapped Leg Concept Freeing The Trapped Leg 1: Heel To Toe Freeing The Trapped Leg 2: Shin-To-Shin Method Part 7 Upper Body Control - Method 1: Crossface/Underhook Method 2: Pinning The Shoulder Without An Underhook Method 3: Nearside Headblock Method 4: Nearside Underhook Entries Method 5: Double Underhooks Method 6: No Underhooks - Straight Arm Crossface Outro Part 8 Introduction To Executive Summary Entries - Thumb Post Collar Tie Top Hand Passes - Shin Across Hip Inside Shin Pin Hip Tilt (VS Half Butterfly) Inside Shoelace (VS Half Butterfly) Side Bodylock Side Bodylock - Elbow Inside Side Bodylock Wrist Trap - They're On Elbow Troubleshooting: Preventing Sumi Gaeshi Troubleshooting: Guillotine Troubleshooting: The Clamp High Tripod Passing - When To Use A Tripod Essential Skill Of Tripod Passing Leg Pummeling: Float Pass Skills Leg Pummeling: Working The Inside Shoelace Leg Pummeling: Working The Front Pummel Step Over Pass Grip Switching From High Tripod Entries - From Bodylock & Tightwaist From High Tripod Clearing The Knee Shield - Fighting Upper Body Frames Stuffing/Clearing The Knee Dilemma Sit-Through Scoop Grip Sit-Through Shoelace Bicep Meregali Ankle Control Freeing The Trapped Leg - Freeing The Trapped Leg 1: Heel To Toe Freeing The Trapped Leg 2: Shin-To-Shin Method Upper Body Control - Method 1: Crossface/Underhook Method 2: Pinning The Shoulder Without An Underhook Method 3: Nearside Headblock Method 4: Nearside Underhook Entries Method 5: Double Underhooks Method 6: No Underhooks - Straight Arm Crossface