JJU 31-02 Sit Up Guard Pass with Underhook to Mount
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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.
JJU 30-03 Passing Deep De la Riva with Classic Negative Side Hip Switch Pass
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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.
JJU 26-10 Two on One Leg Drag Pass
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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.
JJU 26-08 Torreando Pass Variation against a Shin to Shin Hook
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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.
JJU 25-07 Opening Closed Guard when Opponent Hides Both Arms
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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.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passing 10 - No Arm Guillotine from Negative Half Guard
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Xande shows a way to set up the no arm guillotine from the negative side half guard. Combining this submission with the kimura and negative side passes will strengthen your chain of attacks to progress your game from the negative half guard position.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passing 9 - Arm In Guillotine from Top Half Guard
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Xande teaches a way to set up the guillotine from the top half guard. This is an arm in variation when your opponent has the underhook from half guard.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passing 8 - Negative Half Guard Kimura
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Xande covers a variation to the kimura from the negative half guard. The kimura is a very powerful arm hold that creates a threat that can be used to finish your opponent or to advance your passing or sweeping attempts.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passes 7 - Half Guard Kimura
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In this lesson we learn to set up and finish the kimura from the half guard.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passing 6 - Half Guard to Kimura or Straight Armlock
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When passing the half guard it's a good thing to work submissions in combination with your guard pass to keep your opponent on their toes. In this lesson we check out how to set up and finish the kimura or straight arm lock combination from the half guard.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passing 5 - Classic Negative Half Guard Pass
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Xande teaches how to pass from the negative half guard. This negative side pass is highly effective and is a great option when you're having trouble passing with your knee slice or other half guard options.
Xande's No Gi Half Guard Passing 4 - Half Guard Hip Switch Pass with Under Arm Control
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Sometimes it is necessary to make adjustments to our grips to better control our opponent during the hip switch pass. A fairly common situation is that your opponent may post against you as you try to switch your hips. In this case we use our arm to snake under our opponent's arm to establish an upper body control as we go for the hip switch.