X Pass Basics and Control Principles
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X Pass·Aaron Benzrihem bjj
X PASS BASICS AND CONTROL PRINCIPLES // In this video I demonstrate some of the basics and principles of the X Pass. …
X Pass
SubFamilyTranslation: x pass
Overview
History & Origin
X Pass е техника за пас от гарда, детайлно описана в систематичния подход към BJJ на Сауло Рибейро. [1]
Effectiveness
Ефективна техника за пас от гарда, преподавана като част от цялостна система за пасиране. [1]
Lineage
Методология за пас от гарда в бразилското джу-джицу. [1]
Competition Record
Използван в UFC и професионални MMA състезания
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Основно действие — Механика на паса от гарда, специфична за x pass
Засегнати стави — Тазобедрени стави и колена при изпълнение на паса
Посока на силата — Странично или надолу натискане за заобикаляне на гардата
Position & Entry
От гардата на противника — Изпълнете x pass
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
BJJ X Pass || Make Your X Pass UNSTOPPABLE
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X Pass·Tristar Gym
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3 videosWhat Instructors Say
The X pass is a fundamental guard-passing technique executed from a one-in-one-out passing position, where one leg is inside the opponent's legs and one is outside. All three instructors agree on the core mechanics: the passer controls the opponent's leg with one hand (typically gripping the knee or pants) while securing the upper body with the other (lapel/collar in gi, chest in no-gi). The pass initiates by shifting weight away from the controlling hand while explosively kicking the inside leg upward through the opponent's hip and groin area—not merely at the knee crease—with sufficient force to clear the leg. The Grapple Lab emphasizes maintaining good posture and foot positioning to prevent sweeps, and stresses that the pass works best when baiting the opponent with another pass (knee cut or folding pass) first, creating inattention. Tristar Gym introduces the foundational windshield-wiper drill to establish inside control before the X pass, highlighting the importance of ankle pressure to prevent the opponent from regaining butterfly hooks, and describes a rapid mule-kick motion directly to knee-on-belly. Aaron Benzrihem emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of the technique while warning against common mistakes—kicking only at the knee rather than the quad/groin—and notes the small hop or jump before the pass to transfer full body weight through the inside leg. All three agree the finishing position is knee-on-belly, from which further transitions (side control, leg drag) are available.
Synthesized from 3 instructors
- The Grapple Lab — BJJ X Pass || Make Your X Pass UNSTOPPABLE: Detailed mechanics of weight distribution, posture, and grip placement; introduced the concept of baiting with another pass first (knee cut or folding pass) to set up the X pass; emphasized the donkey kick motion and dynamic hop to add power and timing.
- Tristar Gym — How I use X-Pass to crush my opponent's guard: Introduced the windshield-wiper pummel drill as prerequisite for establishing inside control; explained ankle pressure control to neutralize butterfly hooks; described rapid mule-kick execution and direct transition to knee-on-belly from various angles.
- Aaron Benzrihem bjj — X Pass Basics and Control Principles: Articulated the one-in-one-out passing position as the foundational setup; warned against common mistakes (kicking only at knee crease); explained weight-shifting mechanics and the small jump to maximize force transfer; noted the technique's simplicity and speed advantages in hand-fighting exchanges.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
2
Low2/10
Пас от гарда — позиционна техника, не удар или сабмишън
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— IBJJF — Разрешен, пасът от гарда носи 3 точки
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Разрешен — преминаването покрай краката на противни...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— ADCC — Разрешен, пасът от гарда носи 3 точки
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Разрешен
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Разрешен
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Отработвайте движението на паса с постепенно нарастваща съпротива (Ribeiro & Howell, 2008)
Common Mistakes
!Бързане без контрол на хватките
!Позволяване на възстановяване на гардата
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Контрол на хватките → X Pass → Установяване на страничен контрол или маунт
Sources & References
Primary Source
Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro & Howell, 2008)
1Book[1] Ribeiro, S. and Howell, K. (2008). Jiu-Jitsu University. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9815044-3-8. Technical Editor: John Danaher.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Ribeiro, S
2Citation[1] Ribeiro, S. and Howell, K. (2008). Jiu-Jitsu University. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9815044-3-8. Technical Editor: John Danaher.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Ribeiro, S
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most important thing to avoid when setting up the X pass?
The Grapple Lab emphasizes maintaining good posture with feet flat on the floor—avoid leaning too far into your partner because it gives them the ability to sweep you.
How do I get into position to attempt an X pass if my opponent has inside control?
According to Tristar Gym, you need to use the windshield wiper pummel with your legs to gain inside control first; your opponent's legs should be inside your legs, not outside, before you can execute the X pass.
What's the proper leg position when executing the X pass?
Aaron Benzrihem explains to kick up at the groin or quad area, then bring your heel up and flare it toward the ceiling—this is extremely important for control. Then bring your heel up to your hips and pummel it inside your opponent's leg.
Should I push my opponent's foot away as they start to shrimp?
Aaron Benzrihem advises against pushing the foot away, as your opponent will use that momentum to shrimp effectively; instead, push it up as they shrimp since they won't be as strong during the shrimping motion.
Как работи X Pass?
X Pass е основен пас от открита гарда, при който пасиращият застъпва настрани и прекарва коляното напречно, докато контролира краката на противника. Това е един от най-простите и ефективни пасове от открита гарда.
Откъде произлиза X Pass?
X Pass е техника за пас от гарда, детайлно описана в систематичния подход към BJJ на Сауло Рибейро.
Разрешена ли е X Pass в състезания?
IBJJF: легална — Разрешен, пасът от гарда носи 3 точки; IJF: легална — Разрешен — преминаването покрай краката на противника е част от нюаза; ADCC: легална — Разрешен, пасът от гарда носи 3 точки; Unified MMA: легална — Разрешен; FIAS Sport Sambo: легална — Разрешен
Колко опасна е X Pass?
Оценка на опасност 2/10. Пас от гарда — позиционна техника, не удар или сабмишън
Как се подготвя X Pass?
Стандартната верига за подготовка: Контрол на хватките → X Pass → Установяване на страничен контрол или маунт.
Как да се защитя срещу X Pass?
Стандартните контри включват: Възстановяване на гарда / Рамка и бягство с таза / Поддръжка отдолу.
Колко ефективна е X Pass в състезания?
Използван в UFC и професионални MMA състезания
Какви са честите грешки при изпълнение на X Pass?
Основни грешки, за които да внимавате: Бързане без контрол на хватките / Позволяване на възстановяване на гардата.
Какви други имена има X Pass?
X Pass е известна също като X Pass, Кръстосан пас, Прост пас от открита гарда.