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Guard Passing Mastery by Henry Akins

Master pressure, timing, and movement for world-class passing.

Unlock The Secrets To Dominating Your Opponents With Guard Passing Mastery Under the Expert Guidance of Henry Akins, Long Time Rickson Gracie Black Belt!
Take your grappling skills to the next level with Henry Akins' comprehensive Guard Passing mastery program, designed to give you the tools and knowledge to control and pass opponents with ease.
Learn from the best with Henry Akins, a black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie, as he shares his invaluable insights and techniques for achieving advantageous angles for guard passing.
Gain a competitive edge in your BJJ journey by mastering the art of side control under Henry Akins' expert tutelage, developing a deep understanding of weight distribution, pressure, and precise guard passes.
Join Henry Akins' exclusive community of dedicated practitioners and access his step-by-step instructional videos and resources, enabling you to accelerate your progress and become a formidable force in guard passing.

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Course Content

Volume 1

20 Lessons

Understanding The Concept Of Weight Distribution And Angles To Pass Guard

0:00 - 12:45

Understanding The Concept Of Weight Distribution And Angles To Pass Guard Q&A

12:45 - 15:01

Q&A Understanding The Concept Of Weight Distribution And Angles To Pass Guard

15:01 - 17:17

Being Efficient Using Gravity To Help Us Get Closer When Passing

17:17 - 27:50

Q&A Being Efficient Using Gravity To Help Us Get Closer When Passing

27:50 - 33:08

Collapsing The Knee Shield And Passing To The Front

33:08 - 37:50

Collapsing The Knee Shield And Passing To The Back

37:50 - 41:27

Q&A Collapsing The Knee Shield And Passing To The Back

41:27 - 44:35

Preventing Guard Recovery After Collapsing The Knee Shield

44:35 - 51:25

Q&A Preventing Guard Recovery After Collapsing The Knee Shield

51:25 - 54:26

Knee Shield From Half Guard Or Z Guard

54:26 - 56:17

Q&A Knee Shield From Half Guard Or Z Guard

56:17 - 59:48

Passing Spider Guard

59:48 - 1:03:06

Q&A Passing Spider Guard

1:03:06 - 1:04:41

The Importance Of Going Slow When Learning

1:04:41 - 1:08:15

Spider Guard With Adjustments

1:08:15 - 1:11:29

Q&A Spider Guard With Adjustments

1:11:29 - 1:17:22

Passing Leg Lasso Guard

1:17:22 - 1:25:05

Q&A Passing Leg Lasso Guard

1:25:05 - 1:38:42

Connection And Disconnection To Take Away Control

1:38:42 - 1:41:58

Passing De La Riva Guard

1:41:58 - 1:46:11

Q&A Passing De La Riva Guard

1:46:11 - 1:55:05

Guard Passing Drill

1:55:05 +

Volume 2

13 Lessons

Intro Concept of Guard Passing, Introducing Weight Distribution

0:00 - 6:06

Intro Concept of Guard Passing, Introducing Weight Distribution Q&A

6:06 - 10:48

More Concepts of Guard Passing, Shifting Angles and Soaking Up Space Against Knee Shield

10:48 - 20:06

More Concepts of Guard Passing, Shifting Angles and Soaking Up Space Against Knee Shield Q&A

20:06 - 29:35

Going Around the Knee Shield

29:35 - 34:00

Going Around the Knee Shield Q&A

34:00 - 38:15

Going Around the Knee Shield, Using the Head to Control the Shoulder When Passing to the Back

38:15 - 39:58

Going Around the Knee Shield, Using the Head to Control the Shoulder When Passing to the Back Q&A

39:58 - 42:11

Passing Through the Legs to Prevent Guard Recovery

42:11 - 45:53

Passing Through the Legs to Prevent Guard Recovery Q&A

45:53 - 56:52

Dealing with the Z-Guard

56:52 - 59:41

Dealing with the Z-Guard Q&A

59:41 - 1:05:39

Passing the Leg Lasso Guard

1:05:39 - 1:07:56

Passing the De La Riva

1:07:56 - 1:14:34

Closing

1:14:34 +

Volume 3

17 Lessons

Intro To Guard Passing Specifics

0:00 - 0:37

Using Weight Distribution And Angles To Collapse Frames

0:37 - 10:48

Using Weight Distribution And Angles To Collapse Frames Part Q&A

10:48 - 21:35

Collapsing The Frame When They Use The Forearm Against Your Neck

21:35 - 25:04

Collapsing The Frame When They Use The Forearm Against Your Neck Q&A

25:04 - 38:29

Applying Weight Distribution Collapsing The Knee Shield And Soaking Up Space

38:29 - 47:39

Switching Angles Soaking Up Space And Using The Knee Cut

47:39 - 1:02:31

Preventing The Guard Recovery After Collapsing The Knee Shield

1:02:31 - 1:10:07

Preventing The Guard Recovery After Collapsing The Knee Shield Q&A

1:10:07 - 1:15:14

Two Options To Pass The Half Guard With The Knee Shield

1:15:14 - 1:21:34

Two Options To Pass The Half Guard With The Knee Shield Q&A

1:21:34 - 1:35:42

Switching The Body To Go Around The Half Guard Knee Shield

1:35:42 - 1:39:26

Switching The Body To Go Around The Half Guard Knee Shield Q&A

1:39:26 - 1:43:53

Dealing With The Opponent Pushing Under The Armpit Or Redirecting The Arm

1:43:53 - 1:45:51

Learning To Relax And Change The Angle To Counter The Hook Sweep

1:45:51 - 1:49:31

Learning To Relax And Change The Angle To Counter The Hook Sweep Q&A

1:49:31 - 1:54:36

Using The Sumo Squat To Deal With A Sitting Opponent

1:54:36 +

Volume 4

8 Lessons

Dealing With The Half Guard Knee Shield

0:00 - 5:47

Dealing With The Hook Sweep

5:47 - 15:15

Attacking With The Knee Bar From Half Guard

15:15 - 19:33

Collapsing Frames When Passing Guard

19:33 - 32:45

Learning To Use Your Weight, Shift Angles, And Relax

32:45 - 41:33

Times To Tuck The Hip When Passing Guard

41:33 - 45:22

Using Sumo Squat To Initiate Guard Passing

45:22 - 48:52

Different Ways Of Soaking Up Space When Passing The Guard

48:52 +

Volume 5

25 Lessons

Intro

0:00 - 1:24

Concept And Strategy Of How To Pass The Guard

1:24 - 14:05

Using The Arms To Redirect The Legs When Passing Seated Guard

14:05 - 16:18

Why Hand Fighting Is Not So Important When Passing Guard

16:18 - 21:31

How To Deal With People Trying To Wrestle Up

21:31 - 25:54

Head Position When Passing

25:54 - 27:57

Passing To Half Guard And Dealing With The Underhook

27:57 - 30:42

Taking Your Leg Out From Half Guard

30:42 - 39:56

Positioning To Be Able To Free Your Leg From Half Guard

39:56 - 43:24

Being In The Moment And Reacting To Your Opponents Movement

43:24 - 47:01

Lifting Your Knee Off The Ground And Spreading Your Base From Half Guard

47:01 - 48:37

Transitioning To Mount From Half Guard

48:37 - 51:10

Using The Knee Slice From Half Guard To Get To The Cross Side

51:10 - 53:18

Using The Knee Slice From Half Guard To Get To The Cross Side Q&A

53:18 - 58:29

Why Its Important To Secure The Underhook Before Transitioning To The Cross Side And Turning To Free The Foot

58:29 - 1:00:13

Mindset From Half Guard - Half Way Passed

1:00:13 - 1:02:35

How To Deal With The Collar Grip When Passing The Guard And Using Weight And Angles To Collapse The Frames

1:02:35 - 1:14:34

How To Deal With The Collar Grip When Passing The Guard And Using Weight And Angles To Collapse The Frames Q&A

1:14:34 - 1:15:56

The Difference Between Being On Your Toes Vs Flat-Footed

1:15:56 - 1:20:15

Collapsing The Knee Shield

1:20:15 - 1:24:41

Passing To Half Guard If You Cannot Collapse The Knee Shield

1:24:41 - 1:29:05

Using Your Weight And Finding The Angles To Pass

1:29:05 - 1:39:11

Passing To Half Guard If You Cannot Collapse The Knee Shield Q&A

1:39:11 - 1:40:17

Passing And Dealing With The Leg Lasso

1:40:17 - 1:44:54

The Benefit Of Being Relaxed When Passing

1:44:54 - 1:55:52

More Options To Deal With The Leg Lasso

1:55:52 - 2:00:34

Using The Stack Pass Right Into The Paper Cutter

2:00:34 - 2:02:06

Passing The De La Riva Guard

2:02:06 - 2:05:20

Passing The De La Riva Guard Q&A

2:05:20 +

Volume 6

25 Lessons

Intro

0:00 - 2:06

The Concept Of Guard Passing Using Weight And Angles

2:06 - 11:51

The Concept Of Guard Passing Using Weight And Angles Q&A

11:51 - 12:21

Putting Your Weight On Your Opponent To Prevent Them From Moving Away And Creating

12:21 - 17:22

Putting Your Weight On Your Opponent To Prevent Them From Moving Away And Creating Q&A

17:22 - 19:27

Forcing Your Opponent To Carry Your Weight And Collapsing The Arm When They Frame On Your Face

19:27 - 26:09

Forcing Your Opponent To Carry Your Weight And Collapsing The Arm When They Frame On Your Face Q&A

26:09 - 37:31

Applying The Principles And Weight And Angles If You Are Smaller And Lighter

37:31 - 41:18

Collapsing The Frame On The Knee Shield

41:18 - 50:35

Collapsing The Frame On The Knee Shield Q&A

50:35 - 55:15

More Details On Collapsing The Knee Shield And Collapsing The Knee Shield Into Half Guard

55:15 - 1:02:02

More Details On Collapsing The Knee Shield And Collapsing The Knee Shield Into Half Guard Q&A

1:02:02 - 1:04:26

How To Deal With The Shin Across The Hip

1:04:26 - 1:10:13

How To Deal With The Shin Across The Hip Q&A

1:10:13 - 1:11:06

Dealing With The Shin At Different Angles And Learning To Deal With Sweeps

1:11:06 - 1:23:42

Passing The Guard When They Control The Sleeves And Have Their Feet On The Hips

1:23:42 - 1:28:12

Passing The Guard When They Control The Sleeves And Have Their Feet On The Hips Q&A

1:28:12 - 1:28:59

Clearing The Foot On The Hip And Learning To Be Relaxed To Deal With Sweeps

1:28:59 - 1:37:03

Clearing The Foot On The Hip And Learning To Be Relaxed To Deal With Sweeps Q&A

1:37:03 - 1:39:36

Passing De La Riva Guard

1:39:36 - 1:43:43

Passing De La Riva Guard Q&A

1:43:43 - 1:44:38

Choosing The More Efficient Path To Passing The Guard

1:44:38 - 1:49:47

Dealing With Spider Guard

1:49:47 - 1:54:43

Dealing With Spider Guard Q&A

1:54:43 - 1:55:55

Soaking Up The Space Once You Clear Frames

1:55:55 - 2:02:49

Soaking Up The Space Once You Clear Frames Q&A

2:02:49 - 2:05:38

Learning How To Approach A Seated Guard

2:05:38 - 2:17:40

The Ultimate Drill To Develop The Skill Of Guard Passing

2:17:40 +

What Will You Learn?

???? Guard Passing Mastery
A concept-driven, no-fluff passing system designed to teach you how to pass any modern guard using weight distribution and angle control.

???? Course Overview

Henry Akins, a Rickson Gracie black belt, offers a five-part live seminar program that shifts the focus from technique memorization to mastery of fundamental passing principles. Instead of relying on flashy moves, this course equips you with timeless strategies for breaking frames and collapsing defenses, ensuring consistent success against any guard style.

???? What You’ll Learn

1. Dominant Weight Distribution
How to use gravity and body connection to make your weight feel heavier.
Maintaining pressure through hip alignment and controlled leaning.
Preventing guard recovery after passing attempts.
2. Angle and Frame Collapse
Shifting body alignment to systematically collapse opponent’s guard frames.
Neutralizing knee-shields, Z-guard, Spider, De La Riva, and Lasso positions.
Using head and shoulder positioning to dismantle defensive structures.
3. Sumo-Squat and Entry Tools
Implementing the ‘sumo squat’ to establish close contact and dominate posture.
Safe entry tactics that prevent counters during guard pass initiation.
Maintaining control while stripping grips and advancing.
4. Guard-Specific Solutions
Strategies for passing Spider, Lasso, De La Riva, Knee-Shield, and Half-Guard.
Collapse-and-cut chain sequences tailored to live partner resistance.
Leveraging frame control to redirect or anticipate opponent reactions.
5. Drillable, Live-Ready Sequences
Flow drills designed from fundamental collapse principles.
Transition maps from passing to pinning or positional dominance.
Q&A sessions answering real-world guard passing challenges.

???? Who This Course Is For

This program suits grapplers who prefer concept-driven strategies over technique overload; want to bring pressure-based passing into their game; need a structured and live-resistant passing framework; and train both gi and no-gi with guards-proof passing skills.

✅ Key Benefits

Universal Pass Principles
Learn how to pass any guard by mastering weight and angles—not isolated moves.
Flow-Ready System
Drillable sequences allow for smooth transitions through resistance.
Pressure-Focused Application
Built to work even when opponents use athletic guard retention.
Veteran Insight
Developed and taught by a Rickson Gracie black belt with deep conceptual awareness.