Guard Pass — Hips First, Head Second
Prevents guard retention frames and shrimp escapes by prioritizing hip control. Works by tracking hip movement with mobility rather than static strength.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Control the hips with your knee near the tailbone and elbow over the far side.27:30
- 2Lift your knees off the mat and point them under the opponent's hamstrings.28:50
- 3Take short choppy steps to follow the opponent's shrimping movement.29:20
- 4Once hips stop moving, transfer control to the head and shoulders.31:50
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