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Single Stack Pass Defense — Tricep Control and Back Take

Use this when the traditional hip escape fails against a strong single stack passer. Control the tricep, frame correctly, and hip escape in the opposite direction to redirect pressure and take the back.

tiktok·0:09 – 0:12·Kenny Kim

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  1. 1Control the passer's tricep0:09
  2. 2Frame correctly and hip escape in the opposite direction0:10
  3. 3Escape out the back door and take the back0:12
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The single stack pass isn’t unstoppable — but the way most people defend it actually helps the passer. In the first clip, I show the traditional response: hip escape, hands on the hips, trying to frame and recover guard. Against a strong passer, that often leads to more pressure and a clean pass. In the second clip, I show a different approach: controlling the tricep, framing correctly, and hip escaping in the opposite direction to redirect their pressure instead of fighting it. This isn’t about abandoning fundamentals — it’s about understanding leverage, angle, and timing. Not every defense fits every body type or situation. This is just another tool for your toolbox. Train it. Test it. Keep what works. 🥋
The single stack pass isn’t unstoppable — but the way most people defend it actually helps the passer. In the first clip, I show the traditional response: hip escape, hands on the hips, trying to frame and recover guard. Against a strong passer, that often leads to more pressure and a clean pass. In the second clip, I show a different approach: controlling the tricep, framing correctly, and hip escaping in the opposite direction to redirect their pressure instead of fighting it. This isn’t about abandoning fundamentals — it’s about understanding leverage, angle, and timing. Not every defense fits every body type or situation. This is just another tool for your toolbox. Train it. Test it. Keep what works. 🥋
Kenny Kim
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