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Back Step Kneebar vs Half Guard, Toe Hold vs Reverse Half
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel shows a Back-Step against Half-Guard into some Double-Trouble: Starting from a split-leg position on top, swing your far-foot behind you in a wide arc such that you land sitting on top of y...
Posted: 312 days ago
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Knee Slide Pass vs Spider Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgle shows how to disarm the Spider-Hook: It is important to remember not to rush though a good position when you get one; relish the moment and allow your opponent to tire themselves out by resisting in an inferior plac...
Knee Weave Pass vs Cross Knee Half Guard to Mount
     

Master Fabio Gurgel shares a variation on the Leg-Weave/Tripod Pass: When posting your hand against your opponent's torso to maintain an upright posture inside their Closed-Guard, grip onto both sides of their lapels for greater stabil...
Passing the Open Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel finds an answer to a common Knee-Shield defense: After gaining control over your opponent's sleeve to stand up and break open their guard, hunker back down into a low squat where you can keep your opponent's leg's s...
North South Choke vs Reverse Half Guard
     

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Paul converts a Back-Step Guillotine into a North/South Choke: After you've cleared your knee and swung over to the opposite side of your opponent's Half-Guard, they may try to prevent you from successful...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Paul demonstrates the Back-Step Pass: If your opponent is able to under-hook you from their half-guard, you can try framing against their shoulder to make enough space for a quick pummel of your own under...
Posted: 474 days ago
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Guillotine Choke vs Reverse Half Guard
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Paul connects the Back-Step with a Guillotine: Free your knee as you swing across to the opposite side of your opponent's under-hook and half-guard for the Back-Step Pass; if you don't free it, your oppon...
Circling Pass vs Open Guard, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent wants to pull guard, anticipate his reaction and secure the inside of his pant legs to start the Circling Pass. The Circling Pass can open up your opponent and force him into Half Guard, which is a d...
Turning Halfguard to Taking the Back
     

2 Part Technique - Taking the Back from the Turning Half Guard. If you cannot get the Underhook to Pass with the traditional Over/Under or Underhook and Head Control Guard pass, Turning Half Guard is a great solution. Not only is the T...
Turning Halfguard Pass and Side Control to Mount
     

2 Part Technique - If you cannot pummel for the Head and Underhook Control to Pass the Half Guard traditionally because the opponent got the Underhook first, you can switch to the Turning Halfguard and pass. Now after passing, the oppo...
Knee Cross from the Over / Under Half Guard Pass and Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to get the under hook while you perform the Over/Under Guard Pass, establish the Underhook and Head Control the opposite way instead. Flatten the opponent out and bring your knee across the mi...
Back Step Half Guard and Knee Slide Through Pass
     

2 Part Techniques - Establish the Collar and Elbow Control and first attempt the Knee Slide Through Pass. If you are not able to cross the knee, switch to the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite side. Use the Underhook and Hea...
Standing Step Pass, Knee Slide Pass, and Leg Over Pass
     

3 Part Technique - Press the opponent's back to the mat to initiate passing. Control at the opponent's stomach and knee, while keeping your far leg out. Attempt the Standing Step Pass, but if the opponent holds a Half Guard, use the Kn...
Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Guard Pass
     

2 Part Technique - The Back Step Half Guard is a great solution when you cannot establish an underhook for passing. Sometimes the opponent may secure an underhook in Half Guard, so use the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite s...
Over Under Pass vs Butterfly and Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass is one of the most successful guard passes used. It would be ideal to continue from the Over Under Pass vs Butterfly into the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard. The Over Under Control vs Half Guard is...
Knee Slide Pass vs Z Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent positions their knee across your body to block your half guard pass, change the position by flattening the opponent to the mat and getting good posture. Pull the bottom knee upwards and slide your kne...
Posted: 5391 days ago
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Backstep Pass vs Half Guard and Half Guard to Mount with Underhook and Head Control
     

2 Part Technique - The Backstep Pass vs Half Guard is a great solution when the opponent is able to secure the Underhook in Half Guard. Not only can you use the Underhook and Head Control with the Over Under Half Guard Pass, but with t...
Standing Step Pass, Knee Slide Pass, Folding Pass, Leg Over
     

3 Part Technique - Your next movement will always depend on your opponent's reaction. This instructional focuses on the connection between these Guard Passes, not the details of the move. Often, your only option is to force a technique...
Over / Under Guard and Halfguard Pass from Collar and Arm Control
     

2 Part Technique - Over / Under Guard and Halfguard Pass using the Collar and Arm Control. This is the preferred Nogi version of this pass using Underhook and Head control.
Back Step Pass, Spiral Armbar, Leg Over Pass
     

3 Part Technique - If your leg gets stuck trying to pass Half Guard a great option is the Back Step Pass vs Half Guard. When you swing your leg back, your opponent might attempt to reach for an Under Hook for control, yet this will exp...
Leg Over Pass vs Butterfly and Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Leg Over Pass can be used as a solution against several positions. Sometimes when using the Standing Step Pass the opponent may attempt a Half Guard Sweep or transition into X Guard, so this will be a great time ...
Posted: 5361 days ago
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Folding Pass vs Butterfly, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The legs are strong at pushing and pulling, but not at opening from the knees. The Folding Pass attacks this weakness in the legs. If the opponent is able to escape the passing position by transitioning to Half Guard...
Guillotine vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Guillotine vs Half Guard to submit the opponent, but to help pass the Half Guard as well.
Posted: 5363 days ago
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Leg Over Guard Pass and Underhook Head Control Half Guard Pass
     

2 Part Technique - Leg Over Guard Pass after the opponent is able to regain Half Guard from your Mount. If your knee is off the mat, you cannot Leg Over properly. So, transitioning into the Traditional Underhook and Head Control Half G...
Posted: 5432 days ago
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Standing Step Pass vs Butterfly, Mount and Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When you stand to use the Standing Step Pass make sure you keep the opponent pinned to the ground. You don't want to give the option for the opponent to stand also. The opponent may hold your leg in Half Guard to pre...
Posted: 5346 days ago
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