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Guard Passing

How to get past your partner's legs, pass by pass.

Start hereBJJ guard passing: how to pass the guard and build your passing gameEight passes grouped by style, from standing to pressure, the principles they share, and how to choose passes for the guards you face.5 min readThe pass map links to every pass below
  1. 01Over-under pass4 minYour arms go one under and one over your partner's legs, and your weight pins their hips to the mat.
  2. 02Knee cut pass4 minYour knee slices diagonally across your partner's thigh to the mat, pinning that leg as your hips pass it.
  3. 03Leg drag4 minYou drag one of your partner's legs across your hip so both knees point to one side, then pass on the other.
  4. 04Toreando pass5 minWith a grip on each leg, you move both legs aside together and circle around them to your partner's side.
  5. 05Smash pass4 minYou fold both of your partner's knees to one side and settle your weight on their legs to pin them.
  6. 06Stack pass4 minYou fold your partner's legs back over them so their hips leave the mat, then pass around the legs.
  7. 07Body lock pass5 minWith your hands locked around your partner's waist, your head and chest pin them and your legs trap theirs.
  8. 08Leg weave pass4 minAgainst a knee shield, one arm weaves between your partner's legs to trap the bottom leg as you pin the hips.
BJJ Guard Passing Articles: Every Major Pass Explained