### Overview The **Leg Drag** is a dynamic guard passing technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu used to efficiently transition from an opponent's guard to a dominant position. This technique is praised for its ability to control and neutralize an opponent's legs, paving the way for side control or mount. ### Position - **Possible Position(s) to Initiate**: - Open Guard - Butterfly Guard ### Japanese Name - **Japanese Name**: N/A ### Step-by-Step Instructions #### From the Open Guard: 1. **Establish an Approach** - Secure a collar grip on your opponent’s gi with your right hand and a grip on their knee or pant leg with your left hand. 2. **Control the Legs** - Elevate your opponent's right leg off the ground slightly with your left hand, aiming to expose their back. 3. **Step to the Side** - Step your left foot to the outside of your opponent’s right leg while maintaining grips and apply downward pressure on their leg. - Your right leg should remain in a stable base, widely apart. 4. **Leg Dragging Motion** - Using your left arm, "drag" their right leg across and towards your right side, attempting to facilitate the turning of their hips. - Sink your right shoulder into their leg to ensure minimal movement. 5. **Secure Control** - Pin your opponent's leg under your left arm, threatening to pass. - Lean your weight onto their hips to solidify the position and prevent them from reguarding. 6. **Cement Your Dominance** - As you feel their defenses weaken, release the leg with your left arm while keeping your right arm engaged to access better control. - Slide your left knee over their body into side control. 7. **Finish Securely** - Transition into side control or directly mount by freeing your engaged arm, gaining full control over your opponent’s upper body. #### Transition Tips - Keep constant forward pressure, ensuring your opponent is unable to re-guard effectively. - Use your head to add a point of contact and further control the opponent's upper body. - Stay active: if one method doesn't work initially, be prepared to adjust leg placements and grips dynamically. ### Conclusion The Leg Drag is a powerful and versatile addition to any BJJ practitioner's arsenal. By maintaining a strategic balance between control and mobility, passing guard becomes both effective and efficient.