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Smash Pass — Step by Step | BJJ Fundamentals Course S3E3

Smash Pass — Step by Step | BJJ Fundamentals Course S3E3

From Nakama BJJ

March 19, 2026

The smash pass — a heavy, pressure-based guard pass for BJJ. Video 3 in Section 3 (Guard Passing) of the BJJ Fundamentals Course at Nakama BJJ.

If you like playing a heavy, pressure-based top game, the smash pass is for you. By pinning your opponent's legs with your bodyweight and driving through, you can flatten their guard and pass with overwhelming pressure. This pass is especially effective in the gi.

In this video you'll learn:
- Controlling and stacking your opponent's legs
- Using pressure and bodyweight to flatten the guard
- Driving through to side control
- Key details that make the smash pass inescapable

Part of the BJJ Fundamentals Course — a complete beginner course, free on YouTube.

BJJ Fundamentals Course — Section 3: Guard Passing:
S3E1 Toreando Pass
S3E2 Knee Cut Pass
S3E3 Smash Pass (this video)
S3E4 Leg Drag Pass

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