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In this lesson we learn that the inverted guard can be especially dangerous when we try to stack our opponent when they are already underneath you with the inverted guard. This gives them the option to sweep you in various ways and so we learn how to avoid this situation.Add to Favorites 1380 Remove From Favorites 3273 days ago
In this lesson Saulo shows some possible threats from the inverted guard and teaches how to use a pass similar to a leg drag but instead with a grip on the hip. After dragging our opponent's hip back to the mat, we are in a much better position to pass without having to deal with the dangers of sweeps from the inverted guard.Add to Favorites 1219 Remove From Favorites 3274 days ago
Once the underhook is established against the sit up guard, we can choose a variety of ways to transition into a guard pass. In this lesson we establish the underhook then go for the knee slice pass to end up in side control.Add to Favorites 1607 Remove From Favorites 3275 days ago
Saulo teaches how to transition directly into the mount when your opponent sits up to establish the sit up guard. Being able to establish the underhook requires good timing of reaction but once it is established, there are many options to pass this position.Add to Favorites 2020 Remove From Favorites 3277 days ago
Saulo teaches how to use the classic negative side hip switch pass when you are late to react to the deep de la riva and your opponent has the deep hook in. We use the classic hip switch but the positioning and being able to stop your opponent's upper body movements with your grip are vital to ensure they do not spin underneath you for a sweep.Add to Favorites 1609 Remove From Favorites 3279 days ago
Saulo shows a fundamental leg drag pass with a two one one grip on your opponent's leg. In this fundamental overview of the leg drag, he stresses the foundation of the pass which is to create the right angle as you go for the leg drag to ensure that your opponent has a harder time trying to recover their open guard.Add to Favorites 1802 Remove From Favorites 3280 days ago
The torreando (bullfighter) pass can take some time to build the necessary timing of reaction as it is a pass that requires you to feel and anticipate your opponent's movement and reaction to your movements. In this case we learn a variation to the torreando pass where your opponent is controlling with just one butterfly hook. Instead of backing away or trying to apply pressure to your opponent's frame, we simply change the angle of the hook with a simple pivot and stiff arm to pass straight to the knee on belly position.Add to Favorites 1697 Remove From Favorites 3285 days ago
This core lesson teaches how to open the legs without intervention from your opponent's arms. Drilling and understanding the fundamental principals of this lesson s a great way to master your skills to prepare passing the closed guard of a live resisting opponent.Add to Favorites 1570 Remove From Favorites 3391 days ago
Sometimes it may be difficult to keep your opponent with the esgrima pass. When your opponent overcommits to shut down your esgrima pass, transition to the esgrima knee slice pass to use the element of surprise to pass their guard.Add to Favorites 1347 Remove From Favorites 3392 days ago
Sometimes it can be very difficult to complete the esgrima pass. When your opponent over commits to protecting one side, switch the direction of your attack and transition into the mount instead.Add to Favorites 1530 Remove From Favorites 3393 days ago
Xande covers one of the best ways to pass the half guard with the underhook (esgrima). The esgrima pass combines the power of the underhook with heavy pressure to create a high percentage half guard pass.Add to Favorites 1508 Remove From Favorites 3394 days ago
Sometimes while passing the half guard your opponent may beat you to the undertook. While there are a number of ways to address this situation, in this lesson we throw a whizzer to stop our opponent from taking the back and apply pressure to feint and arm bar to open the opportunity to pass with a knee slice pass.