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Pressure Passing Encyclopedia by Bernardo Faria has 154 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.99 out of 5. 99% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from September 19, 2018 to October 19, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
65 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 23 | 5.0 |
| White | 16 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 14 | 5.0 |
| Black | 7 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 5 | 5.0 |

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Bernardo Faria’s Pressure Passing Encyclopedia is a great resource for developing a more controlled and effective passing game. His clear explanations make the details easy to understand and practice. I appreciate the emphasis on positioning, patience, and pressure instead of relying on speed or athleticism. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build confidence passing the guard.
This was a great video and help me out a-lot in my game. Was able to see the difference immediately.
Great passing techniques, well explained
Bernardo's excellent passes
These passages are really nice
I come back to this series all the time.
Many passing techniques explained, suitable for the less explosive type.
I have to get the over and under
Solid knowledge about passing for new adepts
Solid knowledge and control of pressure passing
A solid knowlegde for new adepts.
Solid knowledge and control of pressure passing
Solid knowledge and control of pressure passing
Pressure Passing Encyclopedia has been helping me a lot during my jiu jitsu sessions
You can now pass guard
Great content and concepts from Faria as usual.
Excellent details on applying this method of passing. The older I get the more valuable this style of passing becomes to my game.
Excellent details. The older I get the more his method becomes valuable to my game.
Excellent information. The details in the instructional are invaluable to applying this type of pressure passing. The older I get the more his method applies to my game.
Was very informative into the pressure passing systems of Bernarndo Faria. I found the 50/50 passing and over/under details very interesting and useful
Highly recommended for older grapplers
A real encyclopedia from the master of pressure passing, wonderful content
This is my main pass and this instructional is awesome , I've got Bernardo's other 2 on over under passing but this one remains my favourite, there are a few updated details on newer ones but can't beat the original
Pressure Over Everything—Finally, an Instructional for the Over-40 Smash Crew Bernardo Faria’s Pressure Passing Encyclopedia is basically the holy grail for guys like me who aren’t cartwheeling into guard passes or posting highlight reels on Instagram. I’m 50, I like to smash, and this series gave me permission to be heavy, slow, and unstoppable—which honestly feels like a superpower. Bernardo’s passing game is built on pressure, patience, and soul-******* top control, and he walks you through everything with his signature simplicity and positivity. You don’t need to be fast—you just need to be deliberate. And heavy. Really, really heavy. What stood out: Techniques that work with gravity—not against it (thank you, Bernardo). Clear explanations that make pressure passing feel accessible and effective, even if your flexibility retired years ago. Great details on using over-under, double unders, and shoulder pressure to turn your opponent into a yoga mat. You’ll feel more confident passing than ever—and your training partners will probably start avoiding rolling with you. If your goal is to pass guard and make people question their life choices, this is it. No fluff, no flying nonsense—just pure, soul-melting pressure. Highly recommend for anyone who likes to keep their jiu-jitsu simple, brutal, and effective—especially us "experienced" grapplers.
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This instructional by Bernardo Faria was very in-depth and easy to understand. You will learn a lot if you purchase it so don't hesitate!
The moves are so simple and easy to follow
great instr by Bernardo
These walkthroughs really work. I like effective techniques. So I'm going to use these.
Great
Bernardo Faria’s Pressure Passing instructional is a must-have for anyone looking to develop an unstoppable top game. His teaching style is incredibly clear and easy to follow, breaking down the mechanics of relentless pressure, weight distribution, and efficient movement. Faria not only shows effective techniques but also explains the underlying principles that make his passing system so dominant. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, his step-by-step approach makes it easy to implement these strategies in live rolls. If you want to crush guards and control opponents with suffocating pressure, this instructional is an essential addition to your BJJ library.
Bernardo is one of the best at putting together relevant and interesting tutorials. There are so many great details here - it will take me months to get through it all! (which is a good thing!)
The passages of the ochre are very good. It works for me. Thanks Bernardo!
Always setups for passes.
I will get the over under oppurtunity!
It helps to have more options
Very useful techniques. The only downside is that most of the time the angle of the camera is not good to see what exactly is happening on the far side. But there's usually at least one repetition where you can see the other side as well.
Easy to use and implement in training. I was able to make these techniques work for me almost immediately, which is not true of most of the things I see on YouTube.
Great instructional
Great pressure passing instructional !
one of the best instruconals, always learning new details everytime i watch it! 5/5
learn from the best
Good pressure passes. Worth the money.
Solid content by Bernardo as always
Passages for real-life situations
easy to learn with clear details
BF is the sensei of pressure passing Great!!!
Very helpful. Lots of important details.
This has made my go to pass for most guards the over under. This is now my safe and happy place when I need to slow guard players down
Great!
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