Jamelao uses a classic powerful pass from the standing position.

Basics wins! Understand position and posture and see how much stronger you feel on top when passing the guard.

Jamelao uses an excellent method to both break his opponents posture but also sit up and take a commanding sleeve pass grip.

Milton explains the sequence of passing the quarter guard by breaking his hips and controlling the bottom man with a cross face position.

Adam Benshea uses a loop choke to put a quick end to the common double under guard pass. The double under is a strong guard passing sequence but has the obvious disadvantage of leaving your neck exposed. Learn to quickly attack the loop choke to discourage your training partner from using this ...

An excellent breakdown of this classic jiu jitsu guard pass by Woolf.

Magid explains how to counter the common leg hook defense to the double under guard pass. Make sure your hips are fully sprawled out prior to the pass to clear the hooks

Sean Apperson explains the use of the padlock to stifle the double under guard pass in jiu jitsu. This is an awesome counter to a very popular guard pass that can quickly put your opponent in submission danger. The key to the padlock is creating just enough space to slip it on while using your ...

The standing guard break is the most powerful way to open the closed guard and needed in many situations when breaking from the knees is challenging. The double under pass is one of the all time most successful passes in sport jiu jitsu.

In this video Adam Benshea demonstrates an effective counter to the popular knee to same side guard pass in Jiu Jitsu. This technique is based on timing and allowing your training partner to spring the trap. Its important to allow your opponent to progress into his pass attempt prior to transit...

Aureleo uses a knee slice option to deal with the dangerous de la riva guard in this video. Notice the grip break and leg position as he cuts the knee to the same side. Many BJJ players make the mistake of not fully driving the leading knee to the mat which leaves them vulnerable to scissor swe...

Jeff Glover demonstrates his floating style guard pass without the gi in this video. For lighter players in BJJ, this style of passing can be extremely effective being that the separation makes it hard for your opponent to push you off or bridge you off. Jeff is very dangerous in this position ...

Sean Apperson shows the unorthodox counter to the bear hug guard pass using the wrestling switch. Yet another combo wrestling/BJJ situation where the wrestling switch can easily frustrate a passing opponent trying to bear hug the legs. In wrestling, this can occur off a double leg takedown whic...

The cement job grip is a wresting turn that is one of the more powerful controls in grappling. The idea is to underhook the far arm and also hook over the neck controlling your opponents upper body and preventing the bridge. ***This grip is great for setting up mounted guillotine chokes and man...

Meregali shows an outstanding option to deal with the lapel pass half guard sweep position. ***Pay attention to Nicholas's weight distribution once he steps over the head.

Using the guillotine threat and control when passing is a devastating situation for your opponent to deal with. We like to create pressure on a submission threat and a pass at the same time for maximum effectiveness.

Sean Apperson explains how to counter the common double under guard pass using the guillotine choke as a counter. Stopping this pass requires first breaking your opponents grip so you can free your hips to create much needed space. Remember, all guillotines require space to allow the choke to h...

Magid shows an unorthodox lapel choke off a nice arm drag from the half guard. Magid is well known for his powerful gi chokes so pay close attention to the details of the finish and grip passing.

Jeff explains a great set up to the guillotine choke off a back step pass. This technique is a bait so your timing can ruin the surprise if you reach for the neck to soon. Often times creating space can encourage your opponent to move into traps if set up properly.

Combination of a leg weave guard pass with an unconventional chin strap grip make this a unique modification to the typical cross face grip. Typically, your opponent will try and turn belly down to avoid the leg weave pin and the chin strap grip creates a guillotine threat if they decide to bell...

This is a very unique guard pass off the common knee shield in jiu-jitsu. Standing up is a good option from the quarter guard as its difficult to get to the inside once your opponent has a knee shield in place.

The x guard was made famous by jiu jitsu great Marcelo Garcia as he often used it to defeat larger opponents in competition. Its very important to keep your opponent off balance leading up to the actual sweep or they will be able to clear your hooks and pass.