Inside the University 92 - No Gi Turtle to Forced Half by Knee Pick to the Mount or Arm Triangle

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Xande teaches how to force the half guard on your opponent when they are in the turtle position and looking to roll away from you to retain their guard. We use a knee pick to force the half guard as our opponent attempts to retain their guard and immediately trap their head and arm to set up for the mount or arm triangle submission.

Rico Vieira Competition Techniques 9 - Leg Squeeze Half Guard Pass

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Rico teaches how to shut down your opponent's half guard by using your hands to post on their armpit and shoulder to create distance and keep them from transitioning into the deep half. He then teaches how to break the half guard using the leg squeeze pass which is like a giant hug around both legs combined with a sprawl to force your opponent's legs open for the guard pass.

Inside the University 72 - Half Guard Pass with Double Move Pass

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Saulo reviews a thorough lesson on how to pass your opponent's half guard with the double move pass. He covers topics on how to keep your opponent flat, how to control your opponent from the top half guard, and the grips needed to pass straight to the mount.

Xande's Modern Guard Killer 10 - Modified Headquarters to Opposite Side Half Guard Passes

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Forcing half guard to progress your passing game is a good option from the headquarters position if your opponent has a good modern guard game. By closing the distance and applying pressure, you can transition into one of many different half guard passes that will force your opponent to play your game. By forcing half guard we can disarm our opponent's modern guard, which often relies on creating space to move the hips, and work our pressure passes.

Saulo, Xande, and Leandro Lo Discussing the Double Move Pass and Knee Cross Pass - Reuploaded with New Subtitles

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Saulo, Xande, and Leandro Lo discuss Lo's performance at the 2013 Pan AM championships. Saulo teaches Leandro Lo the double move half guard pass and specific tweaks on how to finish his knee cross pass better.

Inside the University 44 - Double Move Half Guard Pass Part 2 of 2

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Saulo covers extra details on the double move half guard pass such as how to get into position from the three quarters guard and how to adapt to your opponent's movements and still maintain heavy pressure by acting like a wet blanket rather than a stiff board.

Inside the University 43 - Passing Half Guard with Double Move or Shotgun Pass Part 1 of 2

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Saulo teaches how to control your opponent in the half guard when they have the underhook and how to pass the half guard. By gripping the belt, we can neutralize our opponent's ability to get into the deep half and use our body positioning and weight to pin them to the floor. Depending on how your opponent reacts to the top pressure, you can either choose the double move pass or the shotgun pass. The double move pass is all about heavy pressure and is Saulo's favorite way to pass the half guard.

White Belt University 6.2 Transitions - Half Guard Double Move Pass to the Mount

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Saulo teaches how to pass the half guard straight into the mount using the double move pass.

Inside the University 40 - Same Side Knee Block Pass and Knee Slide Combo against Three Quarters Guard

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Saulo teaches the same side knee block pass and the knee slide pass as a combination to approach your opponent when in their three quarters guard. It's important to use the same side knee to act as a block to immobilize your opponent's hip while kicking your other leg out like a whip when going for the same side knee pass.

Inside the University 21.2 - Esgrima to Switchover Pass

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Saulo shows how to transition into the switchover pass from a failed esgrima pass where your opponent is able to re-establish a butterfly hook during your pass attempt. It's important to maintain the pressure on your opponent through you shoulder as you hop up and over their legs to complete the pass.

Inside the University 21 - Esgrima Pass and Superhold Grip Pass to Mount

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Saulo teaches the esgrima pass and superhold grip pass combination and covers a lot of details such as how to distribute your weight when performing the esgrima pass, where to apply pressure on your opponent, and how to transition into the superhold grip pass when your opponent has a hold of your wrist.

JJU 35-03 - Base Switch Half Guard Pass

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The last half guard lesson for this week introduces a third half-guard pass that can be used in combination with the esgrima and the double move.