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Guard PassIntermediateGiNo-Gi

Hip switch pass

Also called Switch base pass

A half guard pass where you turn your hips to face their feet and sit your hip down beside them. The new angle loosens their legs so you can free your trapped knee.

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Key steps

  1. Crossface them or underhook their far arm to keep their shoulders flat.
  2. Turn your hips to face their feet, sitting your hip on the mat beside them.
  3. Use the new angle to pull your trapped leg out of their legs, knee first.
  4. Switch your hips back to face their head and settle into side control.

Key details

  • Keeping your chest on them during the switch stops them from coming up to their side.
  • Switching with no weight on them lets them turn in and recover a deeper guard.