Knee Shield Pass — Rotational Pin

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…

Apply when the opponent's leg is giving you trouble during a standard cut. Curve your leg inside, kick the foot up and back to clear the path, and finish in kn…

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 foundational guard passing technique that involves pinning the opponent's hips to the floor to limit their mobility.

Use this variation when the opponent defends the cross-face. By balancing your mid-shin on their thigh, you create a stable platform to post high and step thro…

Transitions from a single-leg takedown into a guard pass by blocking the leg, collapsing the knee, and walking past the hips to prevent guard recovery.