### Knee Slice Pass The **Knee Slice Pass** is a fundamental and versatile guard passing technique commonly used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is effectively utilized to break through the opponent's open guard, transitioning to a more advantageous position like side control. --- ### Positions This technique is primarily used from: - **Open Guard** ### Japanese Name - **N/A** --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions for the Knee Slice Pass 1. **Initial Positioning** - Start in your opponent's **Open Guard**, where their legs are free, and they might have one or both knees between their torso and yours. 2. **Control the Legs** - Grasp their near side pant leg at the knee with one hand while the other hand controls their hip. This prevents them from regaining guard or defending against the pass. 3. **Establish a Base** - Slide your inside knee through the opponent's legs with intention, aiming to place it close to their hips while maintaining a low and wide base. Ensure that your back remains straight and your head is up. 4. **Angle Adjustment** - Using your grips, guide and turn the opponent's lower body as you further drive your knee diagonally towards the mat on the opposite side of where initially controlled. - Propel their knee downwards and to the side, initiating the slicing motion. 5. **Upper Body Control** - As you change angles, utilize your free hand to cross-face. Use a palm against their jaw to generate shoulder pressure that inclines them to look away and prevent further resistance or counter-attacks. 6. **Press and Slide** - Maintain pressure with your knee wedged between their legs and lower your hips towards the mat, advancing your body into side control. 7. **Securing Side Control** - Drop your hip towards the mat on the far side while controlling the head. - Stabilize the position by securing an underhook on their far arm and applying chest-to-chest pressure. 8. **Completion of the Pass** - Once your knee clears their legs, extend your leg back, flatten your foot, and finalize into a stable side control position. **Tips and Considerations** - **Maintain Constant Pressure**: The success of a knee slice pass relies heavily on consistent pressure applied through the hips and upper body. - **Keep the Knee Down**: Ensure the knee slicing through remains on the mat as you pass, denying space for the opponent to retain or regain guard. - **Head Positioning**: By maintaining an upright posture with your head over your hips, you’ll improve your balance and control during execution. Mastering this technique will enhance your guard-passing arsenal, offering both efficiency and control when combating open guards in BJJ competitions or sparring scenarios. ---