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By Gordon Ryan
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Chapter 1 Passing off Inside Foot, Straight

Hamstring/Dealing with De La Riva
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with different guards and passing
them effectively is a critical skill. One of the most challenging guards to pass
is the De La Riva guard, a versatile and dynamic guard that can easily be
used to sweep and submit opponents. In this chapter, we will be focusing on
passing off the inside foot with a straight hamstring approach, providing a
step-by-step guide to effectively neutralize and pass the De La Riva guard.

Recognizing the De La Riva Guard

Before we dive into the techniques, it is crucial to understand the De La Riva

guard. This guard involves
the bottom player wrapping
their leg around the outside
of the top player's leg,
controlling the opponent's
ankle, and using the other
foot to create pressure and
off-balance their opponent.

Establishing Base and

Posture

When your opponent establishes the De La Riva guard, the rst thing you
must do is maintain a strong base and posture. To do this, you should:

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Keep your head up and back straight to avoid being off-balanced

Plant your non-trapped leg rmly on the mat with a slight bend in the knee

Keep your trapped leg's knee facing outward, preventing your opponent
from extending your leg and causing imbalance

Straight Hamstring Pass/Leg Drag

The straight hamstring/leg drag pass is an effective technique to pass the De

La Riva guard. Here's how to execute it:

- Grab your opponent's loose leg and

look to create an angle where their
knee is outside of their foot

From here you can look to drag their

loose leg across your hip. Make sure to
get the hollow of their knee to your hip as you sink lower into the pass.

Depending on your partner's reaction they may let go of the DLR grip to try
and ght for inside position. Here we
can pummel our own double bicep ties
and lean our head to the far shoulder.

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Summary

Passing the De La Riva guard with the straight hamstring/leg drag approach
can be an effective method for neutralizing and passing this challenging
guard. By understanding the De La Riva guard, maintaining a strong base
and posture, and executing the straight hamstring pass, you can add this
technique to your arsenal and improve your overall game.

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Chapter 2 Passing off Inside Foot, Straight

Hamstring 2
In the previous chapter, we discussed the straight hamstring pass to deal
with the De La Riva guard. In this chapter, we will explore additional
techniques to improve your passing game when you have established the
inside position with your upper body. We will cover two main positions: when
your opponent has their knee on your top or bottom hip. In both scenarios,
we will demonstrate how to effectively utilize underhooks and pummeling
to pass your opponent's guard.

Transitioning to Knee Slice

In this situation, your opponent's knee can be on either hip, the key is if they
do not utilize upper body controls like a cross post, you can simply transition
to the knee slice.

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Punch your right hand (or the hand closest to your opponent's head) to the
oor to establish an underhook on
your opponent's near-side leg.
Regardless of your opponent's knee
position, slide your right knee across to
the opposite side as you bring your
head down to the oor You are now in
the same position as when you started
the split-squat pass

From this position, you have several options to continue passing:

- Go for a double-under controls or an

over/under con guration with your
upper body. Always maintain a close
head positioning relative to your
partner's head.

- If your opponent traps your ankle, push

on the top foot and bottom leg to pass
their guard

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Underhook Pass - Knee on Bottom Hip

In this scenario, your opponent's knee is on your bottom hip:

Establish an underhook with your left

hand (the hand closest to your
opponent's legs) on your opponent's
far-side leg. Use your right hand to
cross-face your opponent, while driving
forward. Pummel your left shin over
your opponent's shin. Raise your hips,
pushing your opponent's knee past
the line of your hips, and execute the pass.

Now you have several passing options:

- Pummel to side control on either side (preferably the side with the far-side
underhook)

- Move to mount position

- Slide your knee up for additional control

Summary

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By incorporating underhooks and pummeling into your straight hamstring

passing game, you can greatly enhance your ability to pass various guard
positions. Understanding and practicing these techniques will enable you to
seamlessly transition between passes and adapt to your opponent's
movements. Focus on establishing underhooks, maintaining pressure, and
using pummeling to create openings for a successful pass.

Chapter 3 Passing Off Inside Foot, Straight

Hamstring 3
While the previous chapters focused on guard passing techniques using
underhooks and cross-face pressure, this chapter will delve into alternative
passing options when these two elements are not feasible. We will
concentrate on methods that exploit different body positions and transitions
to keep your passing game versatile and unpredictable.

Near Side Underhook Pass Without Cross-Face

When you have a near side underhook but cannot establish a cross-face:

Bring your head down to the oor. You can either pummel on top of your
opponent's leg like you did with a
cross-face or bring your left knee
up and crush your opponent's
legs to the opposite
side. Shoelaces should be behind
your opponent's knees. If your
opponent opens their legs, your
left leg comes out, and you can
transition to mount

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Additional Details On The Far Side Underhook Pass

When you have a far side underhook:

Bring your head down to the oor on the opposite side, placing your right
hand out for base. Bring your
left knee up and insert it
directly at the pocket of your
opponent's hip. Keep your
hips low and control your
opponent's legs as they
attempt to open their
knees. You can either release
the legs and pull yourself
back to mount, or keep your
left leg over and bring your right knee to the inside of their elbow to pass
their guard

Summary

Incorporating these alternative passing techniques into your repertoire will

make your guard passing strategy more adaptable and harder to defend
against. Regular practice of these methods will contribute to a
comprehensive and effective passing game, allowing you to exploit your
opponent's vulnerabilities and overcome their defenses. Gaining pro ciency
in transitioning between positions and seizing opportunities is essential for
successful guard passing.

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Chapter 4 Passing off Inside Foot, Straight

Hamstring 4
In this chapter, we will delve into more advanced guard passing techniques
that you can employ when your opponent effectively defends against
underhooks. The focus will be on adapting your strategy based on your
opponent's movements and discovering alternative ways to pass their
guard. By mastering these methods, you will be able to adapt to various
defensive styles and maintain a dynamic and effective guard passing game.

Switching Knees and Going Over the Back

When you cannot establish an underhook, consider the following steps:

Switch your knees depending on your opponent's movements. Remember,

you can play with the left knee on the oor, right knee on the oor, or both
knees down. If your opponent is pushing your knee down, switch your knees
and prevent their leg from coming
in by bringing your right knee to
your right elbow and your left knee
down. Go over your opponent's
back with your right hand all the
way to your elbow.

Control their head and obtain a V

grip on their ankle to
neutralize their sticky
butter y hook. Establish a
scoop grip, bring your foot
across your opponent's hips,
and pass their guard,
transitioning to the same
positions covered in previous
chapters.

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Dealing with Opponent's Knee Opening

When your opponent opens their knee:

Either let their knee slide by or stay heavy on the knee to prevent them
from obtaining a better position. Keep your chest heavy on their leg while
allowing them to open their knee.

If they manage to grab your ankle, establish a cross-face by posting on the

oor without applying pressure,
creating a base with your right
hand. Grab your opponent's ankle
and pull it through as you kick your
leg down, obtaining a scoop grip on
their far leg and a cross-face on your
partner.

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Combine the cross-face and scoop grip, then apply pressure or hip-switch
past depending on your opponent's reaction. Push into their far shoulder,
and either hip switch past if they extend into you or pummel your left leg in
and replace it with the right knee if they don't react.

Summary

Being able to adapt

your guard passing
techniques according
to your opponent's
defense is crucial for
maintaining an
effective passing
game. By incorporating
these alternative passing options, you can deal with various defensive styles
and ensure that you stay one step ahead of your opponent. Constantly
re ning your ability to read your opponent's movements and adjust your
strategy will help you excel in guard passing and establish a more well-
rounded and versatile game. With the techniques detailed in this chapter,
you will be better prepared to face different challenges and successfully pass
your opponent's guard.

Chapter 5 Passing off Inside Foot, Straight

Hamstring 5, Knee On Top Hip
Building upon the concepts and techniques discussed in previous chapters,
the Inside Foot, Straight Hamstring concept is essential for understanding
how to pass your opponent's guard effectively. It involves positioning your
foot on the inside of your partner's straight hamstring, while they have their
knee on your top hip. This chapter will further explore various positions and
techniques related to the Inside Foot, Straight Hamstring concept, along
with strategies for combining these techniques effectively with the ones
covered in earlier chapters.

Upper Body Inside Position

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One of the critical aspects of passing your partner's guard is obtaining an

upper body inside position. This can
be achieved through underhooks
and cross-faces, which will allow you
to maintain control over your
partner while attempting to pass
their guard. Experiment with
different underhook variations, such
as over-the-back or reverse
underhooks, to nd the most effective technique for your situation. When
you have the inside foot on your partner's straight hamstring and they have
their knee on your top hip, plant your hands and try to pass your partner
from there.

Pummeling Legs and Floating

When you can't secure an upper body inside position, you can still pass your
partner's guard through leg pummeling. The key is to keep your head over
your partner's head and maintain a oating position, allowing you to follow
their movements and adjust
accordingly. This oating
position enables you to
pummel on top, pass, or
transition to knee on belly
on either side. Practice these
pummels from various
positions, such as leaning
forward, pummeling on top,
and passing, or coming in,
pummeling in front, and passing.

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Settling into Inside Position

Once you have successfully passed your partner's guard by pummeling

through, you need to settle into an inside position. This can be achieved by
pinning your partner's hands or knees together, making it dif cult for them
to open their knees or regain control. From this position, you can transition
to an underhook and cross-face or pass behind, depending on the situation.
If your partner opens their knees, you can switch sides or use your right knee
behind their knee to walk back towards their hips.

Addressing Dilemmas and Advanced Transitions

Advanced opponents may not allow you to pass their top leg easily, but by
creating dilemmas for
them, you can force them
to relinquish control. For
example, if your partner
tries to address your knee
position instead of
maintaining shoulder
position, you can quickly
transition to chest-to-
chest contact. This
strategy forces your opponent to choose between dealing with your knee
position or preventing chest-to-chest contact, creating opportunities for you
to pass their guard. When they use their hands to push your knee down and
bring their knee back inside, you can crush their cross-shoulder-post by
scooting backwards and getting over their bottom leg and top knee with
your right elbow position.

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Summary

The Inside Foot, Straight Hamstring concept provides a solid foundation for
passing your opponent's guard, with techniques for obtaining upper body
inside position, leg pummeling, and addressing advanced transitions. By
practicing these techniques and understanding how to chain them
together effectively with the concepts covered in earlier chapters, you can
develop a comprehensive system for passing your partner's guard,
regardless of their skill level. Learn how to oat with your partner's
movements, create dilemmas for them, and use advanced transitions to
pass their guard successfully.

Chapter 6 Using Side Body Lock on Seated

Opponent
In this chapter, we will explore the technique of using a Side Body Lock on a
seated opponent. We will discuss the different grips, transitioning between
Tight-Waist and Body-Lock, and various passing techniques from the Side
Body-Lock position.

**Different Grips**

The three types of grips to consider while performing a Side Body Lock are:

10- nger grip: This grip is the loosest, suitable for individuals with shorter
arms or larger opponents.

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Palm-to-palm grip: This grip offers a tighter hold than the 10- nger grip but
can be challenging to maintain with short arms and a large opponent.

Wrist-to-wrist grip: This grip is the tightest, ideal for individuals with longer
arms and smaller opponents.

**Transitioning between Tight-

Waist and Body-Lock**

When executing a Side Body

Lock, you can transition between
Tight-Waist and Body-Lock in
two ways:

Start with a Tight-Waist, then move to a Body-Lock.

OR start with a Body-Lock, then move to a Tight-Waist.

**Passing Techniques from Side Body-Lock Position**

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To perform a Side Body-Lock pass, begin with your opponent in a seated

Guard position. Move to two
knees on the oor, establish one
hand inside and one hand
outside your partner's knee, and
then pop up to your feet while
maintaining control.

Basic Underhook Pass: If you can

get to an Underhook on your
partner, grab their far trapezius
muscle. From here, you have
various options, such as sliding
up hip to hip, using a V-drip to
pass, or pushing their knee
down and sliding across.

Accessing the Far Wrist: If your

partner stays up on an elbow,
try to access their far wrist. Once
you have their wrist, pull it towards
you, and use the free hand to push
down their knee. Step over their
leg, ensuring that your heel
connects to their hip, making it
dif cult for them to perform a
knee-elbow escape.

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By mastering these techniques, you can effectively use a Side Body Lock to
pass your opponent's Guard and gain a dominant position. Remember to
practice the different grips, transitions, and passing techniques to enhance
your skills and develop a comprehensive understanding of this versatile and
powerful technique.

Chapter 7 Using Side Body Lock on Seated

Guard 2
In this chapter, we will discuss how to adapt to mishaps and adjust your
strategy when your opponent counters your Side Body Lock, turning it into a
Half-Guard situation. We will also cover various passing options from the Half-
Guard position.

**Preventing Opponent's Turn**

To avoid your opponent turning into you while using a Side Body Lock:

Maintain elbow position inside your partner's hip when using a Body-Lock,
which will pin their hip and prevent them from turning into you. When using
a Tight-Waist, pull your right elbow behind you while turning your partner's
hip, making it dif cult for them to turn into you.

**Adapting to Mishaps and Adjusting to Half-Guard**

If your partner manages to counter your Side Body Lock and turn into you,
they will put themselves into a Half-Guard position. In this situation, you can:

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Utilize your Tight-Waist to move into an upper body position and perform
passes from there.

Use your free hand to work on creating an opening, then bring your elbow
inside your partner's hip and transition into a three-quarter mount.

**Passing Options from Half-Guard**

When your partner turns into a Half-Guard position, you have various passing
options:

Hip Switch Pass: If your partner turns into you and you have a Tight-Waist,
step your leg up and pummel their arm, then perform a hip switch to pass
their guard.

Upper Body Position Pass: If you maintain a Tight-Waist as your partner turns
into Half-Guard, use your free hand to transition into an upper body position
and initiate passing techniques from there.

Three-Quarter Mount Pass: Bring

your elbow inside your partner's
hip and move through to a three-
quarter mount position. If your
partner inserts a Butter y Hook,
you can come through and up
and over, similar to a reverse
Underhook pass.

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Summary

Remember that if your partner turns into you while using a Side Body Lock,
they put themselves into prime passing positions, such as Half-Guard or
Three-Quarter Mount. By maintaining a Tight-Waist or adjusting your elbow
position, you can capitalize on their movement and execute various passing
techniques. Adapt and adjust your strategy based on your partner's
movements, ensuring that you are always in a position to pass their guard.

Chapter 8 Double Unders Body Lock Passing

The Double Unders Body Lock Pass is a powerful technique that enables you
to bypass your partner's guard while maintaining control and minimizing the
risk of being swept or submitted. In this chapter, we will explore the
essential components of the Double Unders Body Lock Pass, including
establishing the inside position, hand positions, initiating the pass with
Double Underhooks, pulling your partner's hips, sprawling one leg back,
stepping over your partner's knee, and transitioning to Half-Guard.

**Establishing the Inside Position**

When you nd it dif cult to step inside to get your foot in the inside
position, drop to your knees and employ a Body-Lock to pass one of your
partner's Butter y-Hooks. This technique will aid you in getting your legs to
the inside position, subsequently allowing you to transition into a chest-to-
chest position from Half-Guard. It is essential to practice this maneuver to
improve your ability to navigate your partner's defense and maintain control.

**Hand Positions**

Choosing the appropriate hand position is crucial for executing the pass
effectively. The following are some hand positions to consider:

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- *Double Underhooks*: This position involves getting both of your hands

underneath your partner's arms, allowing for better control and leverage.

*Underhook and Overhook*: With one arm under your partner's arm and the
other over, this position offers a mix of control and exibility.

*Locking over your partner's arm*: This position physically locks your arms
over your partner's arm, limiting their movement and options.

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*Double Overhooks*: Both of your arms go over your partner's arms,

providing a strong and stable grip.

- *Long arm and short arm with a Tight-Waist*: This position starts with a
body lock or Tight-Waist, offering various adjustments depending on the
situation.

**Initiating the Pass with Double Underhooks**

Using Double Underhooks effectively requires proper head placement. Bring

your head down to your partner's shoulder line, making it dif cult for them
to pummel their hands back inside. This position offers better control and
limits your partner's options for countering the pass. Be sure to practice
locking your hands using the 10- nger grip, palm-to-palm, or wrist-to-wrist
to nd the most comfortable and secure grip for your speci c style.

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**Pulling Your Partner's Hips**

Minimizing the risk of being

elevated is crucial in
maintaining control during the
pass. To achieve this, pull your
partner's hips towards you,
bringing their hips in front of
their shoulders. This action
forces your partner's heels
close to their buttocks,
reducing their ability to elevate
you with their legs. Mastering this technique will help you maintain control
and stability while executing the pass.

**Sprawling One Leg Back**

With Double Underhooks, you can choose which side to go to, as it is a

square position. Sprawl one leg back and drive it across your partner's far hip,
bypassing their Butter y-Hook. Keep your knee close to your partner's hip to
prevent them from reinserting the Butter y-Hook. This step is crucial in
ensuring that you maintain control and progress towards passing your
partner's guard.

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**Stepping Over Your Partner's Knee**

To execute this step effectively, bring your knee up, pinning your partner's
knee between your knee and elbow. Then, step over your partner's knee,
turning your knee down. Walk back
towards your partner's center-line,
pulling their knee away from their
elbow. This movement will help you
maintain control over your partner's
leg, making it dif cult for them to
regain their guard or counter your
pass.

**Transitioning to Half-Guard**

Once you have passed your partner's top leg and top arm, you will nd
yourself in Half-Guard. From this position, you can proceed with the same
passes as in previous chapters. Transitioning to Half-Guard is essential for
advancing your position and maintaining control over your partner during
the roll.

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Throughout the pass, it is crucial to maintain proper head positioning to

prevent your partner from elevating you or regaining their Butter y-Hooks.
Ensure that you switch your head from one shoulder to the other when
dragging your partner's leg back to the center, as it will help you maintain
control and stability. By mastering these

Summary

Mastering the Double Unders Body Lock Pass will signi cantly enhance your
guard-passing arsenal, enabling you to successfully navigate challenging
guard positions and maintain control over your partner. Remember that
practice and repetition are crucial in developing the necessary skills, timing,
and con dence to execute this technique effectively. As you continue to
re ne and perfect the Double Unders Body Lock Pass, you will nd it an
invaluable tool for achieving success on the mat, both in training and
competition.

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Chapter 9 Double Unders Body Lock Passing

2
In the previous chapter, we discussed the fundamentals of the Double
Unders Body Lock Pass. Now, we will explore an alternative approach to this
technique using a long arm and short arm grip, offering more versatility and
control during the pass. This chapter will cover the key elements of the long
arm short arm Body Lock Pass, including establishing the grip, positioning
the elbow, sprawling past your partner's leg, and transitioning into various
passing options.

**Long Arm Short Arm Grip**

To begin, establish the long arm

short arm grip by bringing your
head down to your partner's
shoulder and locking your hands
together. This grip provides the
option to transition into a Tight-
Waist or an Underhook at any time,
depending on your arm's position
relative to your partner's back and
your control placement.

**Positioning the Elbow**

Once the grip is secured, position your left elbow inside your partner's right
hip. This setup allows you to maintain control while preparing to sprawl past
your partner's leg.

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**Sprawling Past Your Partner's Leg**

With your elbow in place, lean forward and sprawl past your partner's left leg.
By pushing down on your partner's knee with your elbow, it becomes more
dif cult for them to connect
their knee to their elbow,
making it easier for you to
step over their leg.

**Transitioning to Various
Passing Options**

After stepping over your

partner's leg, walk back
towards them and nd yourself in a position where you have a far-side Tight-
Waist or a far-side Underhook. You can also move up and transition into
other passes as needed. The long arm short arm Body Lock Pass provides
more versatility and options for guard passing, making it an essential
addition to your guard-passing arsenal.

Summary

The long arm short arm Body Lock Pass offers a powerful alternative to the
traditional Double Unders Body Lock Pass, providing more control and
adaptability during the pass. Mastering this technique will further enhance
your guard-passing capabilities and increase your effectiveness on the mat.
As always, practice and repetition are essential in developing the necessary
skills, timing, and con dence to execute this technique effectively. By
incorporating the long arm short arm Body Lock Pass into your training, you'll
be better prepared to handle various guard situations and maintain control
over your partner.

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Chapter 10 Double Unders Body Lock

Passing 3 Long Arm Short Arm / Tight Waist
Building upon the techniques and concepts introduced in Chapter 9, this
chapter focuses on a speci c variation: the Double Unders Body Lock
Passing 3 Long Arm Short Arm/Tight Waist. We will delve into the intricacies
of transitioning between Tight-Waist and Body-Lock positions, initiating the
pass, and various passing options. Furthermore, we will discuss pummeling
from different positions, as well as additional passing techniques that can be
employed to maintain control and keep your partner guessing.

**Transitioning between Tight-Waist and Body-Lock:**

Whenever you have a Tight-Waist, you can turn it into a Body-Lock with a
long arm and a short arm, and vice versa. Although the control of the hips
isn't as strong as when your hands are locked, you gain the luxury of having a
free hand. This is
advantageous as it
allows you to maintain
control over your
partner's hips while
also having the
exibility to execute
various passes and
transitions.

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**Initiating the pass:**

Approach your partner and beat their head and shoulder position with your
own head. Lock an initial Tight-Waist, using the same locked hands as
before, and pull your partner towards you. It is crucial to avoid leaning
forward or pulling your partner before moving into the passes, as this could
compromise your balance and control. Instead, focus on maintaining a
strong grip and using the Tight-Waist or Body-Lock to pull your partner into
you effectively.

**Transitioning to Underhook:**

Use the Body-Lock/Tight-Waist to pull your partner in, then quickly switch to
an Underhook while moving
your head over your partner's
near shoulder. At the same time,
come off your feet and form a
tripod, utilizing the near-side
Underhook and a post hand. This
position provides you with
better control over your partner
and makes it easier to pass their
legs, opening up a multitude of passing options.

**Passing options:**

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Hop pass: Raise your legs, hop over

both of your partner's legs, and
walk back towards their hips. This
pass allows you to quickly bypass
your partner's legs and establish
control over their hips, preventing
them from regaining guard or
launching counter-attacks.

Knee-to-knee pass: Bring your hips high to be knee-to-knee with your

partner, then drive across. With your partner's knees crushed together, you
can perform leg drags, open their knees and proceed to mount, or other
passes. This pass
focuses on
controlling and
limiting your
partner's leg
movement,
making it dif cult
for them to resist
or counter your
passes.

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Front pummel pass: If your partner is doing well with sticky hooks, you can
rise and start going over their legs or pummeling your legs in front. This
allows you to pass from new positions, making it harder for your partner to
anticipate your movements and defend effectively.

**Pummeling from various positions:**

From the initial Tight-Waist/Body-Lock, you can perform several pummels,

including going over your partner's Butter y-Hooks, bringing one or both
legs inside, or hip switching to pass your partner's guard. These pummeling
options help you maintain control over your partner while also creating
opportunities to execute different passes and transitions.

**Additional passing options:**

From the initial position, you can post on both of your partner's knees and
make a big hop to the
opposite side. The remaining
passes involve pummeling
legs to the inside or on top of
a single shin, and front
pummeling. These additional
passing options give you
more ways to advance your
position and keep your
partner guessing, making it
dif cult for them to defend effectively.

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Summary

By incorporating pummeling from multiple positions and additional passing

techniques, you can enhance your overall control and unpredictability on
the mat. As you continue to practice and re ne these techniques, you will
nd yourself becoming a more versatile and formidable grappler, capable of
imposing your will and dominating the ground game.

Chapter 11 Double Unders Body Lock

Passing 4 Long Arm Short Arm / Tight Waist
In the previous chapters, we have examined various techniques for the
Double Unders Body Lock passing system, focusing on the control and
manipulation of your opponent's hips and legs. Now we will expand our
repertoire with the Double Unders Body Lock Passing Long Arm Short
Arm/Tight Waist technique, which differs from previous methods in that it
involves engaging your partner's Butter y-Hook before putting weight
forward. This chapter will explore the challenges and opportunities
presented by this variation and will provide guidance on how to maintain
control and counter your partner's attempts to execute a sweep.

**Engaging the Butter y-Hook**

Unlike other Body-Lock passes where we lock our hands and sprawl past the
Butter y-Hook before putting weight forward, the Tight-Waist technique
requires us to engage our
partner's Butter y-Hook
while keeping their back
at on the oor. This can be
achieved by actively
pushing towards the side of
the Underhook as we drive
forward, even if our partner
manages to grab our wrist.

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**Knee Slice Pass**

One effective passing option when executing the Tight-Waist technique is

the Knee Slice pass. As your
partner attempts to elevate
you, lean your head out far
towards the side, away from
their shoulder. Bring your
right knee across their legs,
clamping their legs
together. From here, you can
utilize the passes discussed
in previous chapters, such as
transitioning to a Cross-Face or executing a Leg Drag.

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**Cartwheel Escape**

If you feel that you are unable

to execute the Knee Slice pass
and are at risk of being swept, a
more athletic option is the
Cartwheel escape. As your
partner lifts you, cartwheel
across their body to regain
control and establish inside
position. Block their hips with
your forearm to prevent recovery, and ght for Underhooks and Cross-Faces
or opt for Reverse Underhooks and Scoop Grips based on your partner's
upper body reactions.

**Head Positioning and Control**

A crucial aspect of the Tight-Waist technique is maintaining control of your

partner's head position. To prevent them from falling onto their hip and
initiating a sweep, push back in the opposite direction while driving forward.
By keeping their back at on the oor, you can effectively counter their
attempts to sweep and maintain control throughout the pass.

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**Conclusion**

We highlighted the importance of engaging the Butter y-Hook and

maintaining control of your partner's head position. By exploring the Knee
Slice pass and Cartwheel escape options, you can adapt to your partner's
movements and maintain dominance on the mat. As you continue to re ne
your skills and add these techniques to your arsenal, you will become a more
versatile and formidable grappler, capable of countering various opponent
strategies and consistently asserting control in the ground game.

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