Passes

Use this when stuck in 50/50 and wanting to pass without getting swept back. The grip traps both opponent's legs and prevents them from creating the hook neede…

Turns a sweep attempt into an arm trap by intentionally offering your leg. Creates a clean choke route from the back.

A counter-attack to a guard pass where the attacker traps the opponent's arm and leg to secure a guillotine. It exploits the opponent's false sense of security…

A half guard pass initiated by securing a body lock from an underhook, using head pressure and leg entanglement to neutralize the opponent's base and secure si…

A guard pass initiated from butterfly guard by stopping the opponent's leg, securing a deep body lock with linked hands, and stepping over the blocked leg to a…

Used when you are in half guard and want to flatten the opponent to prevent them from rolling or recovering guard. The mechanism relies on chest-to-chest press…

A low-energy pass from chest-to-chest half guard that uses shoulder pressure to flatten the opponent, making them unable to breathe or frame effectively.

A power-based pass using the shin to wedge into the opponent's hip crease, controlling their posture and allowing you to pull them past your leg for side contr…

A dynamic pass initiated by standing up with strong grips, breaking the opponent's base by pushing on the knee, and sliding past their legs to side control or…

Used when you struggle to open closed guard. By pinning the wrist and tripod lifting, you neutralize the opponent's base and force the guard open safely before…

A primary knee cut pass from reverse Ashi Garami that uses collar and sleeve grips to flatten the opponent and prevent guard recovery or single-leg attacks.

Uses the cradle to pass guard from side control by driving weight onto the shoulder and bunching the legs to secure the pass without allowing the opponent to r…

Counters a cross-shoulder post by momentarily leaning into the frame to force extension, then clapping the wrist and tricep to pin the arm while securing a cro…

A sequential guard pass that chains multiple control points to bypass the opponent's defensive structure. It solves the problem of fighting from disadvantageou…

Neutralize the De La Riva hook by controlling the leg with both hands while driving forward. Use a collar grip to break posture and drop into a knee cut to sec…

Used when you struggle to clear the De La Riva hook. It works by using the shin slide to bypass the hook's control, allowing you to establish base and break th…

Lean your weight over the opponent in knee shield half guard, keep your hand in a C grip in their armpit, and prevent their leg from escaping to tire their fra…

Counters deep half guard by grabbing the pants, stacking the opponent with head pressure, and sliding through to side control or mount.

Used when you have De La Riva hook and want to pass by neutralizing the opponent's grip and controlling their posture. The mechanism relies on pinning the shou…

A follow-up strategy to prevent the opponent from recovering closed guard after the takedown. By controlling the pant leg and threatening a pass, you force the…

Changes intention from pressure to a dump by grabbing the belt, catching the opponent off guard and bypassing the guard entirely.

Breaks guard structure by stepping on the far thigh, allowing a flying scissor to open the legs for a reverse triangle or kimura.

Neutralizes the guard player's ability to mirror your movement and block angles. Works by systematically isolating and removing their strongest physical connec…

Passes guard against a De La Riva that transitions to a lasso by using an angled entry and elbow flare to bypass the leg entanglement, finishing with a hook fo…

Controls engagement range to prevent the guard player from establishing hooks. Works by using anatomical lines (centerline and toe line) to dictate safe approa…

Prevents guard retention frames and shrimp escapes by prioritizing hip control. Works by tracking hip movement with mobility rather than static strength.

Use when your posture is broken in closed guard. Sit deep, clamp your hands into their armpits, and cut your knee through to split their legs and pass to side…

Converts a neutral guard position into a one-sided advantage. Works by attacking from the feet upward rather than fighting hip weight directly.

Establishes a stable passing foundation by preventing the guard player from breaking your posture. Works by maintaining a high chest and forward knee position…

Used when an opponent in your shin guard pushes forward to create space. By stepping in to square their hips, you neutralize their framing and open the door fo…

Develop multiple guard passing options including passing left and right, standing and kneeling.

A guard pass initiated by switching to a guillotine grip when the opponent shrimps, using the grip to drag them past their guard.

An offensive pass that jumps over the guard while securing a guillotine, transitioning to north-south. It uses heavy chest pressure and chin control to prevent…

Uses a guillotine threat to force a defensive grab, which opens a direct line to the back. Exploits instinctive reactions.

Used when the opponent resists the cross-face by following you up or down. Use the cross-face as a distraction to slip your hand inside their bicep, then crash…

Used to secure the top head and arm position against resistance. Connect your ear to your shoulder to prevent the opponent from exploiting the gap between your…

Used when the opponent extends away or drifts their knee outside your hip. Drive your knee across to their far hip to break their base, then establish a knee-e…

Pass half guard by neutralizing the opponent's top leg and upper body frames to secure chest-to-chest control, preventing them from maintaining an inside posit…

A fundamental pass that neutralizes the opponent's base by controlling their head and arm, allowing you to turn their face away and pass safely.

When an opponent sets a knee shield to block your pass, this technique neutralizes their base by pinning the knee, sprawling to break their grip, and using for…

Pass half guard by locking fingers under shoulder blade, flaring elbow into chin, sneaking knee out, and establishing knee on belly.

A pass from the outside half-guard position that uses diagonal control of the far shoulder and near hip. It breaks the opponent's posture with a cross-face and…

Passes from half guard to mount when the bottom player traps your foot. Uses forward pressure and head framing to break their posture, forcing a bridge that al…

Use this entry when your opponent's knees are wide and reaching toward you, making toriando difficult. It solves the problem of getting past the hip line again…

A standing pass that uses pressure on the hip and inside knee to force the opponent to frame, then applies uneven pressure to exhaust their arms before complet…

Used when the bottom player secures an underhook while sitting up. The passer neutralizes the underhook with a deep palm-to-palm grip to flatten the opponent's…

Passes inverted half guard by breaking the knee shield, using a windshield wiper to switch sides, and skipping back to establish balance before taking the back…

Use this position when you've gotten past your opponent's hip line and want to maximize their exhaustion while conserving energy. It solves the problem of oppo…

Pass guard by placing hips on opponent's knee, controlling legs, and using collar and belt grips.

Attack opponent's legs by switching hips between knee crush and knee cut passes to continuously pressure and wear down opponent.