Twisted Half Guard Pass
A half guard pass that avoids difficult underhooks by trapping the opponent's leg with an arm-over-head entry and a knee wall, allowing for a clean step-through.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Throw your arm over the opponent's head and sit to your hip.0:06
- 2Reach under the opponent's leg to trap it.0:11
- 3Walk your foot heel-to-toe all the way to the opponent's butt.0:18
- 4Bring your bottom knee up to form a wall against the leg.0:27
- 5Pull the leg out and immediately place your knee on the floor.0:36
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