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Rolling Cross-Body Pass

Ideal for late entries or when the opponent is actively defending. You roll over them, use their knee-in defense to your advantage, and finish with a cross-body grip to secure the pass.

tiktok·0:200:43·Hanshi Dave Kovar

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  1. 1Establish a loose grip with thumbs facing you, then roll up on the balls of your feet in one motion over the opponent.0:25
  2. 2Push down with the opposite hand as you land.0:32
  3. 3Wait for the opponent to put their knees in your chest, then pinch your hips over.0:35
  4. 4Feed your hand across underneath with your elbow all the way across.0:37
  5. 5Grab the far side gi or shoulder and roll back into the pass.0:40
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These are UNCONVENTIONAL but EFFECTIVE Jiu Jitsu guard passes! #jiujitsu #bjj #guardpass #mma #martialarts
These are UNCONVENTIONAL but EFFECTIVE Jiu Jitsu guard passes! #jiujitsu #bjj #guardpass #mma #martialarts
Hanshi Dave Kovar
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