## Over-Under Pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The Over-Under Pass is a staple guard pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially effective against the Closed and Open Guard positions. It combines pressure with precise movements to clear your opponent’s legs and transition into a dominant position. ### Japanese Name **N/A** ### Position - **Position:** Open Guard - **Top/Bottom:** Top ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Starting Position** - Begin in your opponent’s Open Guard. Your opponent might be attempting De La Riva, Butterfly, or another guard variation. - Lower your center of gravity, keeping a stable base to thwart any potential sweeps. 2. **Secure an Over-Under Grip** - Choose one of your opponent's legs to pass. - With your inside arm, reach across to secure under your opponent’s thigh/hamstring. - Your outside arm reaches over the same thigh. - Lock your hands together with an S-grip or gable grip. 3. **Create Pressure** - Pivot your lower body towards the leg you are gripping. - Drive your shoulder into your opponent's leg and chest, applying downward pressure. This is crucial for controlling your opponent's hips and breaking their alignment. 4. **Control the Opposite Leg** - With your free hand, push down your opponent’s opposite leg for control. - Redirect their knee towards the mat to prevent recovery or any counter attacks. 5. **Drive Forward** - **Footwork:** Step forward with your legs, similar to a high lunge position, to maintain balance. - Drive your head and shoulders downward and forward. Aim to flatten your opponent’s hips. - Keep your weight focused on your opponent to restrict their movement. 6. **Complete the Pass** - As you drive forward, your opponent’s hips should start to rotate. - Use your grip on their thigh to lift your opponent’s leg over your shoulder. - Circle around to their side, maintaining chest-to-chest pressure. 7. **Secure Side Control** - Once passed, establish firm control by securing their head and arm. - Transition your grips to stabilize the Side Control with effective use of underhooks. ### Tips - Always maintain hip pressure to reduce the risk of your opponent recovering guard. - Ensure concise grips and transition to expedite the pass and eliminate any gaps. - Adjust your positioning during the pass based on your opponent’s resistance. ### Common Mistakes - Losing shoulder pressure allows the opponent to engage their hips and retain the guard. - Poor head positioning enables the opponent to shift their guard placement. The Over-Under Pass is a reliable guard pass when executed with precision, control, and solid pressure. It is a fundamental technique taught across all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies, highlighting its effectiveness at every skill level.