BJJ Techniques: Passing the closed guard

The guard is a ground position where one combatant has his or her back on the ground, while holding the opponent using the legs. In BJJ the guard is a advantageous position, even being on the back.

Since being on someone's guard is not a good place to be (you always want side-control or mount), the priority of the guy on the top is to transition to a better position, or passing the guard.

To pass the closed guard, you have the following options:

1. Stand, while pulling your opponent legs down:




2. Using a double under hook (very detailed):




3. Using a double Under Hook:

Additional techniques:

1. Standing and holding the opponent's arm:
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqEcKADdLko

Good reads:

1. http://onthemat.com/articles/Analysis_of_Brazilian_Jiu_Jitsu_Part_4_Passing_the_Guard_10_13_2005.html


2. http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Stonewall/7886/gaurdpass.html


3. http://www.grapplingarts.net/article1/article1.pdf


4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(grappling)