Technique: Passing the Guard 2

3/28/2011 ~ 4/8/2011

Our focus of the last two weeks in El Dorado Hills has been on passing the guard. Although passing the guard may appear to be as simple as stepping around the person, there are many little intricacies and tricks involved. When trying to pass the guard it is important to remember that there is an appropriate time to create space  and take away space. So many times when we are trying to pass the guard we are so preoccupied with closing the gap to... "Press! Press! Press!" Yet, you need to know how you can create space and take it way.

- PASSING - (Start from the feet, open guard)

- Control the ankles
     1. Reach across and pull the leg across
     2. Push feet up, lead with hips,  shelf and cover legs on your thigh
        - Pass to 100 kilos
        - Pass to Mount (blocking knees against mat)
        - Pass to Mount (hugging knees between legs)

- Control the knees
     1. Jump Over to the mount, lead with the hips
     2. Step to the side to a knee on belly
     3. Fake one side go to the other
     4. Lead with the shoulder, should in the stomach, move up to 100 kilos

Eliot Kelly

www.edhbjj.com 

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Technique: Passing the Guard

12/13 ~ 12/16
         This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we focused on mastering the guard pass, and the ability to maintain your balance and a solid base at all times. It is important to learn how to clear your opponents legs using your entire body in order to secure the guard pass and end up in a 100 kilos position or better. There are many variations to passing the guard, but if you stick to the basics you should be fine! Maintain your balance, clear the legs, and look to secure a 100 Kilos position. 


Tips while in the Guard:
- Make a strong triangle with your body: Point A (where the hands touch your partner)         
                                                           Point B (your head and chest) 
                                                           Point C (your hips). 
- Push using the outer edge of the palm (Second Grip)
- Create distance between Point D (their hips) and Point C (your hips)
- Moving to maintain balance 


Guard Pass:
- Grip on the knee. One knee up. Same side arm under the leg. Circle arm to the other hip ~ into 100 Kilos (position 4)
-  Push knee down. Outside leg traps his leg. Hand on hip slides under arm and knee behind head. Clear legs ~ into 100 Kilos (position 2)
- Grip low on the pants. All the weight on your partner and walk around the outside. Shoulder in stomach. Trail knee to the hip. Front knee to the shoulder - into 100 kilos (position 2/3)


Guard Submissions (Counter-attacks):
- Leg Triangle Choke (When an arm is under the leg)
- Arm bar (when arms are posted high)


Guard Sweeps (Passer is on both feet):
- Feet on hips. Head goes over the head. Lift to backward roll sweep ~ into Mount
- Feet on hips. Grips on Sleeve. Partner is Pulling Back. Hook behind knee. Grab other heel. Push-pull to sweep ~ into 100 Kilos (position 2)
 ~ If they step back ~
- Switch grips. Alternate hand grabs heel. Hip foot to other hip. Knee foot to the ground. Push-pull and sweep the far leg ~ into Knee on belly/100 Kilos (position 2)
~ Transition Drill between both ~


Stand Up:
Double Leg Take Down: Hands post on elbows. Grab your guns before you shoot. Head up/Back Straight/ Hips in/Trail leg up.


"Take time to review and visualize the technique you learned in your mind. Go slow and picture every movement step by step. If you can see the steps in your mind, your body will be able to do it."

Eliot Kelly 

www.edhbjj.com

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