TFS#5: Make Them Play Your Game

You should be in constant motion.

But your motion doesn't have to be fast and your motion can include pauses.

If you move at your own pace, you're more likely to force your opponent to play your game.

It's up to them to keep up with you.

Now, let's start rolling...

Techniques For The Week: Guard Pass+

1. Long Stepping through
Some call it the most harmonious combo for passing, but in reality you can combine the long step with any pass. But the easiest way to learn it is from the knee cut. When done correctly, it's one of the more beautiful movements in the game. This one is worth the extra drills.

2. Another great option if the knee shield is strong
This is another great pass that can catch your opponent off guard (no pun intended). If you're comfortable fighting out of half guard I think this is a great option. Also placement of hands for posting makes it easy to learn, there isn't a lot of super technical details to this move.

3. Shin Trap for the advanced
I like this extra technique here since I was able to pull it off quite a bit during my white belt days. Just understand that this technique needs to occur while in motion. If you stand with the shin trap, your opponent will most likely know to pummel their leg out or reset the position.

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My Final Thoughts

When trying to pass, don't be afraid of backing out and resetting.

Don't force positions, especially if there is a frame in your way: this is how you get stuck.

...those last two sentences apply to smaller people the most.

Look for angles, not openings.

Your movement will create the openings...and they will come.