### Technique Name: Over-Under Guard Pass #### **Position: Open Guard** #### **Top/Bottom: Top Position** #### **Japanese Name: N/A** The Over-Under Pass is a fundamental guard passing technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu used to transition from the opponent's open guard to a more dominant position, usually side control. This pass leverages control over the opponent's legs by executing a combination of pressure and angles. --- ### **Step-by-Step Technique Execution**: #### **1. Approach for Control:** - Start by kneeling in front of your opponent, who is lying in open guard. - Maintain a strong posture, keeping your back straight and your elbows tucked close to your body. #### **2. Establish Underhook and Overhook:** - Using your right arm, underhook your opponent's left leg by digging your right shoulder under their thigh. - Simultaneously, use your left arm to overhook their right leg, controlling it above their knee with your elbow. #### **3. Position Your Head for Leverage:** - Drive your head diagonally across your opponent’s body, aiming to place it into their left hip. - This head position helps neutralize their movement and ensures your body weight is directed into them for pressure. #### **4. Secure the Position:** - Stack your hips towards your right side (underhook side) to increase pressure on their left leg, pinning it into their body. - Utilize the overhook on your opponent’s right leg to prevent knee shield creation. #### **5. Obtain Leg Control:** - With your right arm underhook, apply forward pressure while sliding their left leg past their hip using your right shoulder. #### **6. Advancing with Pressure:** - Maintain head pressure to control their hips as you work your way around. - Flatten your opponent by continuously applying downward force with your chest pressing against their hips and legs. #### **7. Complete the Pass:** - Pass your opponent’s right leg around your left side using the overhook control. - Begin sliding your own body towards their right side, using your left knee to clear their legs entirely. #### **8. Solidify Side Control:** - As you pass to the side, establish a crossface with your left arm under their head and the right arm securing their far hip to settle into a strong side control position. - Lock your toes for balance and base to prevent any escape attempts. --- ### **Key Concepts:** - **Pressure Maintenance**: Use consistent body weight pressure for control. - **Angle Management**: Shift your angles to decrease their escape capabilities. - **Effective Control**: Use underhook/overhook mechanics to limit the opponent's mobility. This pass requires practice to be fluid and effective, as it's a staple technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for transitioning from an open guard scenario to a more dominant side control.