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Knee Wall Half Guard Pass

Use when the opponent refuses to open their legs. Driving a knee into their structure creates a wall that breaks their squeeze, allowing you to push through and pass.

instagram·1:522:11·Matt Arroyo | Jiu Jitsu Tips

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  1. 1Drive your bottom knee into the space between the opponent's legs and hips.1:14
  2. 2Push forward with your driving leg while pulling with your top arm.1:25
  3. 3Throw their knee to the mat, step through, and draw them off balance.1:30
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Struggling to pass the half guard? Here is what to do! For more tips like this comment ‘Academy’ below and I’ll hook you...
Struggling to pass the half guard? Here is what to do! For more tips like this comment ‘Academy’ below and I’ll hook you...
Matt Arroyo | Jiu Jitsu Tips
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