Setup and Guard Break
The instructor begins with the opponent in open guard with outside hooks and strong grips. The passer breaks both grips by pushing the opponent's collar straight and pulling their hand away from the pants, then moves back slightly to create distance.
Pass Option One: Underhook and Knee Slide
As the opponent sits up to regain control, the passer underhooks their arm and drags them to the side before they can establish grips. The passer then closes distance and executes a knee slide pass, keeping their knee on the floor to prevent the opponent from pummeling.
Controlling Hip Pressure in Knee Slide
The passer drives their knee forward to flatten the opponent while maintaining head pressure on the floor. They then slide their hip outside and down onto the mat rather than staying elevated, preventing the opponent from using their legs to throw them to the other side.
Pass Option Two: Squat and Windshield Wiper
When the opponent sits up quickly and begins attacking again, the passer squats down and pushes them back slightly to minimize their offensive opportunities. The passer maintains base on their left leg and executes a windshield wiper motion with their right leg.
Completing the Windshield Wiper Pass
The passer steps completely out to the side while pushing the opponent's knee, clearing their trapped leg. If the opponent continues holding the leg, the passer switches their knee to the opponent's belly with both knees in contact, establishing side control with pressure.
Two Sit Up Guard Passes
Key Takeaways
- •Setup and Guard Break
- •Pass Option One: Underhook and Knee Slide
- •Controlling Hip Pressure in Knee Slide
- •Pass Option Two: Squat and Windshield Wiper
Two sit up guard passes. Professor Philipe Della Monica GB2 Advanced Class | Gracie Barra HQ - Irvine, CA Feb 2021 https://linktr.ee/gbirvine 14988 Sand Canyon ave. Studio 1 Irvine, CA 92618
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about sit-up guard?
This video covers setup and guard break, pass option one: underhook and knee slide, controlling hip pressure in knee slide. It provides detailed instruction from Gracie Barra HQ - California.
How long does it take to learn sit-up guard?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 5-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing sit-up guard?
When the opponent sits up quickly and begins attacking again, the passer squats down and pushes them back slightly to minimize their offensive opportunities. The passer maintains base on their left leg and executes a windshield wiper motion with their right leg.
