In this video, we’ll focus on maintaining posture and avoiding sweeps when dealing with sleeve-based guards, such as Spider Guard. The key is to adopt a low, stable squat position to reduce the risk of being off-balanced or swept. By getting low and bringing one leg forward, you can start to neutralize your opponent's control. We’ll also cover effective strategies for breaking grips and passing from this position - the goal is to maintain stability and set up your passes while minimising vulnerability.
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Open Guard - Passing - Shin pinning
In this video, we’ll explore a method of passing guard by using your shins to pin your opponent, allowing you to control their movement and pass effectively. We’ll cover key concepts like beating your opponent’s hooks and using a reverse knee-on-belly position to limit their ability to counter.
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Open Guard - Passing - The Knee weave
In this video, we'll channel our inner Elvis and explore a pass to knee on belly that I particularly like, building on previous techniques where we focus on clearing our partner’s feet and getting closer to the torso. Instead of the traditional approach, I use a "question mark" motion with my kne...
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Open Guard - Passing - Scorpion Kick ...
In this video, we’ll explore the Scorpion Kick Pass, a dynamic variant of the Toreando pass that allows you to clear your opponent's legs while maintaining control. This pass is particularly useful when traditional passing methods are blocked, as it involves a high kickback motion that helps you ...
