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Cradle Pass from Side Control

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 recover guard.

youtube·6:008:00·BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1From side control, grab the arm and step back to initiate the cradle.6:18
  2. 2Drive your weight onto the opponent's shoulder.7:36
  3. 3Bunch one leg, then both legs, and step through.7:43
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Using The Cradle To Smash BJJ Guys by Neil Melanson
Using The Cradle To Smash BJJ Guys by Neil Melanson
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