Body Lock Guard Pass
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 side control.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Secure a near-side underhook and transition to a body lock by pulling the opponent's shoulders toward you.0:06
- 2Drive your head over the opponent's far shoulder and press it to the floor.0:49
- 3Slide your knee out and insert butterfly hooks to control the space between the opponent's knees.1:27
- 4Extend your right leg and bring your right knee to the floor, then slide your knee behind the opponent's hips.1:34
- 5Slide your underhook over the opponent's arm to secure top-side control.1:50
- 6From the body lock, drive your head over the far shoulder and insert a butterfly hook as you free your knee.2:16
- 7Bring your knee across to the side and use a high knee as a post while the butterfly hook blocks their knees.2:27
- 8Extend your left leg to push their knees away and bring your head over the far shoulder for a cross-face.3:04
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