X-Pass from Open Guard
No-Gi
This drill teaches a quick pass to secure a dominant knee on belly position when your opponent is sitting upright in front of you.
Drill Steps
1
Maintain distance from your opponent.
- Move laterally side to side
- Prevent opponent from getting hooks
2
Establish a collar tie grip.
- Reach for the opponent's neck
- Secure a firm grip on their collar
3
Grip the side of the opponent's knee with your other hand.
- Target the outside of their knee
- Maintain a strong grip
4
Cross your arms to make the opponent spin.
- Initiate rotation on their tailbone
- Pull with both grips simultaneously
5
Kick your lead leg up and over their leg.
- Clear their knee line
- Step immediately next to their hip
6
Transition to a strong neon belly position.
- Apply pressure with your knee on their belly
- Secure control for points
Detailed Breakdown
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