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Tripod Pivot Guard Pass

Use this when you are stuck inside the guard and cannot create space. It uses a tripod base to pivot your body around the opponent's legs, opening their structure to allow a step-over pass.

tiktok·0:030:18·Hanshi Dave Kovar

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  1. 1Pivot one hand to the floor while tripod-ing up with your weight on your shoulder.0:07
  2. 2Circle your body around and feed your hand palm-up with a thumbless grip.0:11
  3. 3Stretch out to open the opponent's leg, then step over.0:15
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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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