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 ...
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Open Guard - Passing - Passing the fe...
In this video, we’ll discuss a fundamental concept for passing the open guard that applies in both Gi and No-Gi. The focus is on systematically removing your opponent’s defenses—starting with the feet, then the shins, and finally the knees. By breaking down these barriers step by step, you can ef...