### Introduction The Tornado Guard Pass is an advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique used to overcome your opponent's guard, particularly effective against more open guard systems like the Butterfly Guard or the Open Guard. Inspired by the chaotic, spinning motion of a tornado, this technique combines fluid motion with precise control, making it both effective and dynamic. ### Japanese Name N/A ### Position - Typically performed from: **Open Guard** - Can also be applied from: **Butterfly Guard** ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Initial Setup** - Begin in your opponent's open or butterfly guard. - Establish grips on your opponent's pants or belt for control. Ensure your weight is centered on your heels and your posture is upright. 2. **Breaking the Guard** - Press your knee into the opponent's inner thigh to create space and begin disrupting their guard. - Pull one of their sleeves toward you, controlling their arm, and pin it near your knee. 3. **Initiating the Pass** - Drop your body low, ensuring your opposite leg is positioned in a sprinter stance, ready to push off. - Keeping the controlled arm trapped, circle your free arm over your opponent’s shoulder closest to you. 4. **The Spin** - With a sudden burst of energy, roll over your shoulder closest to the trapped arm, performing a forward somersault. - Use your trapped hand to guide your movement, maintaining your grip, and keeping pressure on your opponent's chest. 5. **Control During Transition** - Watch for any attempts to recover guard and maintain a tight grip as you rotate. - As your legs come over, aim to land in a perpendicular position relative to your opponent’s chest. 6. **Settling into Side Control** - Use your free arm to crossface, pinning your opponent’s neck to the mat. - Your legs should adjust; the top leg acts as a stabilizer, and the bottom leg posts. - Ensure your hips are low, maintaining a strong side control position by transitioning to knee-on-belly if necessary. 7. **Finalizing the Position** - Establish strong grips to control the opponent’s upper body. Secure an underhook with your free arm while your other arm controls their hips. - Settle into a stable side control focused on applying pressure. ### Tips for Success - **Maintain Grip Control**: Ensure your grips are strong throughout the roll to minimize any loose transitions. - **Timing**: Execute this technique explosively and fluidly to avoid counterattacks during the roll. - **Leverage Weight**: Use body weight effectively on your opponent throughout the somersault to prevent them from regaining any control. ### Conclusion While the Tornado Guard Pass requires agile movement and precise timing, it can be a highly effective pass against open or butterfly guard players. As with all techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it benefits from regular, focused practice to perfect and integrate into a broader guard-passing strategy.