### Detailed Description: Knee Shield Guard Pass **Position:** Half Guard **Japanese Name:** N/A --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions #### **1. Establishing Control** - **Objective:** Control your partner's position and prevent their mobility. - **Details:** - Start in your opponent’s half guard position. They will likely have their knee shield up (shin across your torso). - With your head facing slightly down, posture up slightly, keeping your hips low. - Use your left hand to post on your opponent's top knee to prevent it from moving. - Your right hand should control their bottom hip or bottom arm, depending on their defense approach. --- #### **2. Opening the Knee Shield** - **Objective:** Create an opening in the knee shield. - **Details:** - Weave your right arm to an underhook position under their shin. - Slide your lead knee (right knee) towards their tailbone. - Simultaneously tuck your left elbow inside their knee shield knee, pushing it to the side while maintaining weight and pressure. --- #### **3. Securing the Underhook** - **Objective:** Gain upper body control and destabilize your opponent. - **Details:** - With your right arm, maintain a deep underhook around your opponent’s torso. - Your left arm slides to pin their neck or head to the mat, preventing their ability to re-establish the knee shield. - Lean slightly into your opponent to solidify the pressure. --- #### **4. Freeing the Trapped Leg** - **Objective:** Remove your leg from their wrapping. - **Details:** - Begin by switching your hips to the left so that you can pry away your trapped leg. - Perform a "capoeira style” kick with your free leg to – - Create movement if needed. - Utilize a windshield wiper motion, lifting their hook off your ankle. - Slide your knee through their legs towards the mat. --- #### **5. Completing the Pass** - **Objective:** Move to side control and secure a dominant position. - **Details:** - Sink your right-side hip down to flatten your opponent. - Free your left leg by stepping over their thigh. - Control their head with your left arm while the right slides under their arm to secure control. - Transition to a solid side mount position, making sure your weight is distributed evenly across their torso, establishing control. --- ### Tips - **Maintain Pressure:** Throughout the pass, ensure your pressure is downwards, limiting their ability to reposition or create frames. - **Be Aware of Sweeps:** While passing, keep an eye on their potential sweeps and adjust accordingly. - **Controlled Movements:** Each step should be executed with purpose to maintain control and prevent any scramble. This technique effectively deals with the knee shield guard, breaking through defenses and allowing you to take a dominant position in side control.