Spider Guard Pass
A spider guard pass that prioritizes elbow control and hip pressure to prevent the opponent from recovering guard. It breaks the grip, advances the knee to the hip, and finishes with a tight side control.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Choose a side and keep elbows closed against the opponent's legs.0:17
- 2Turn your hand inside to break the grip and grab the pants.1:03
- 3Move to the opposite side and place your knee on the opponent's hip and back.1:15
- 4Place your elbow over the opponent's leg, not your own.1:33
- 5Grab the opposite collar and move smoothly into side control.1:45
- 6Adjust your grip if you feel wrist strain.2:45
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