Rafael Lovato Jr Seminar (5/7) - Side Smash Pass to Cross Knee Pass

Rafael Lovato Jr Seminar (5/7) - Side Smash Pass to Cross Knee Pass

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In this lesson, Rafael teaches how to transition from a failed side smash pass right into a cross knee pass based on your opponent's reactions. Developing good flow between a system of guard passes can greatly increase your chances of overwhelming the opponent and passing their guard.


Rafael Lovato Jr Seminar (6/7) - The ButtFlop Pass from HQ Position

Rafael Lovato Jr Seminar (6/7) - The ButtFlop Pass from HQ Position

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Rafael Lovato Jr teaches the buttflop guard pass, a very dynamic open guard pass that involves passing your opponent's guard as you establish the cross face at the same time. This guard pass may feel unnatural at first but by drilling the pass you will begin to find many opportunities to use this pass.

Rafael Lovato Jr Seminar (7/7) - ButtFlop Pass to Side Smash and Mount

Rafael Lovato Jr Seminar (7/7) - ButtFlop Pass to Side Smash and Mount

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Rafael teaches how to transition from the buttflop pass to the side smash position and establish the mount on your opponent.

Torreada Pass

Torreada Pass

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Xande explains his approach to the Torreada Pass, also known as the bullfighting pass. Compare this style of Torreada passing to Leandro Lo's lesson and you'll notice differences between the two styles.

Lo Lesson 1 - Introducing Leandro Lo & Torreada Pass

Lo Lesson 1 - Introducing Leandro Lo & Torreada Pass

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Leandro Lo is the current (2012) lightweight IBJJF world champion and Pan AM champion and currently trains in Sao Paulo Brazil with the Cicero Costha team. He is currently one of the best athletes in the world and is known for his unstoppable spider guard and quick passes from the top. We are very honored to host him for this seminar as he shares some of his knowledge on the Torreada pass and the spider guard.

JJU 32-01 Countering the Smash Pass

JJU 32-01 Countering the Smash Pass

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Saulo covers the details on how to defend against the smash pass and recover your guard. This lesson was not in the JJU book but is an addition to the video collection.

JJU 26-11 Failed Cross Knee and X-Pass Combo to Shotgun Pass

JJU 26-11 Failed Cross Knee and X-Pass Combo to Shotgun Pass

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This open guard pass was not in the JJU book but is an addition to the video collection. The shotgun pass is a good option to pass if your opponent postures his open guard to prevent the cross knee pass and x-pass.

Butterfly Pass - Pivot Hips and Change Angle Pass

Butterfly Pass - Pivot Hips and Change Angle Pass

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Xande covers a method of passing the butterfly guard by pivoting his hips to clear the opponent's hook to pass to side control.

Butterfly Pass - Sprawl and Shuffle

Butterfly Pass - Sprawl and Shuffle

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Xande demonstrates a basic butterfly guard pass that looks simple but takes practice to master. The key to this guard pass is to distribute your weight to pin your opponent to the floor allowing you to shuffle past their guard.

JJU 27-02 Flat Butterfly Walk-Around Pass

JJU 27-02 Flat Butterfly Walk-Around Pass

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This video contains lesson 27-2 found on page 243 of the JJU Book. 27-2 Flat Butterfly Walk-Around Pass

JJU  25-14 Double Under to Knee Cut Pass

JJU 25-14 Double Under to Knee Cut Pass

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This technique demonstrates the knee cut pass from a failed double under pass attempt. The knee cut pass can be found in the JJU Book on page 212 in lesson 25-14 "Combat Base to Basic Pass."

JJU 22-01 & 31-01 Posture Against Sit-Up Guard & Step Around Pass

JJU 22-01 & 31-01 Posture Against Sit-Up Guard & Step Around Pass

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This video contains lessons 22-1 and 31-1 from the JJU Book found on pages 171 and 276. 22-1 Posture Drill against Sit Up Guard 31-1 Step Around Pass