# #366 Guard Passing Tier List | I Ranked EVERY GUARD PASS

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Podcast: [I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show-901235)
Published: 2026-03-19T06:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

I ranked every major guard pass in jiu jitsu from useless to essential based on what actually works when you’re trying to pass against good people. In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I break down the best guard passes in grappling using three criteria: risk, finishability, and versatility. If you’ve ever felt stuck inside someone’s guard, constantly getting swept, submitted, or forced into bad decisions just trying to pass, this will help you see things a lot more clearly. This isn’t just a list of flashy passes. I’m talking about what actually holds up in real training and competition. Which passes are worth building your game around, which ones are more situational, and which ones probably aren’t worth your time right now. I cover passes like the knee cut, torreando, leg drag, side smash, leg weave, float pass, tripod pass, body lock pass, long step, over under, double under, single under, X pass, Sao Paulo pass, cross pant grip passing, back step, reverse knee cut, knee staple, surfer pass, hip switch, cross body half guard passing, and more. If you’re newer and trying to figure out where to focus, or you’ve been training for a while and want to tighten up your passing system, this should give you a solid direction. And if you think I got something completely wrong, I want to hear it. Drop your hottest take in the comments. Subscribe for more jiu jitsu breakdowns, seminars, competition insights, and gameplans. Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 0:00 Intro 0:17 Why This Episode Will Change Your Guard Pa…

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