What is the best way to "pass the guard" in Jiu-jitsu?

Answer 1

Wow. Looks like a lot of people still don't know what the guard is, and very few of the people that do know how to pass properly. Stroking is not allowed in jiu jitsu competition, and even if it were the people that suggested to do so also added in a lot of garbage that will get you into trouble. I guess that's why jiu jitsu is so effective. People just have no idea how play the ground game.

Good answer from runnerchic, though. I'll add something that I think might help. It's called the fundamental 5 of passing. Remember, you don't even start this procedure until you have obtained good posture. If at any point during your pass you are pulled out of good posture, getting your posture back should be the number one thing, then you can resume or start from the beginning if necessary.
1)Open the legs
2)Control the legs
3)Control the hips
4)Lock the upper body
5)Complete the pass - land your hips

Runnerchic gave you a good procedure for doing the process above, although there were a few steps missing. This is how I would apply the pass she is speaking of using the fundamental 5.
To start I'd get my posture. Free yourself from any locks he has on your arms or collar. Create space by pushing off his body or biceps (I prefer biceps, as it prevents him from grabbing you). Grab his belt and push down into his abdomin. You can reach higher with one hand to keep him from sitting up or you can push up with both hands in his abdomen just below his ribs. Keep your head up and behind your hands, and keep your base wide. Make sure his hips are flat on the mat and directly in front of you. You now have good posture. Time to pass.
1) Put one knee in his butt (for reference, I'll assume left knee). Use your elboes to prevent him from elevating his hips as you slide your right leg back and round your back out. This will create space and force him to open his legs.
2)Release your right hand from his belt and grab his knee by the pant leg. Push it to the ground. Make sure to keep control of his belt with your left hand until his knee is pinned to the ground.
3)Let go of his belt with your left hand and slide it under and around his leg. Grab ahold of his pants or his belt again from the outside now. His leg will probably move to your left shoulder now. If not, move it there yourself. Holding his knee pinned with your right hand will prevent the triangle. Drive forward and push his leg into his chest.
4)Let go of his pants/belt with you left hand and grab ahold of his collar.
5)Circle toward your left until you feel your head naturally pass his leg. You have now passed and can release his knee from your right hand.

There are many passes, and they all work as long as you don't forget the basics.

Answer 2

Keeping your posture, place one knee between their butt and slide the other back. Have one hand on the gi at the pelvis and use the other to push back on the leg that you are extending towards. If you keep your posture straight they can't choke you. Keep your arms and elbows tight so they can't armbar or get a leg around to triangle. Keep sliding back and eventually thier guard will break. Then use the hand not on the pelvis to reach around the "broken" leg to grab the collar or grab behind the head. Slide your hips to the side, keeping them low and you are in side control and have broke the guard!

The link below has some good moves with clear pictures

Answer 3

Judoka is correct. The problem is people don't want to realize that BJJ moves were around BEFORE Helio Gracie "invented" the moves! BJJ is designed for competition, but leaves to many holes in it's defense for street fighting. Judo is actually the "father" of BJJ and the truth is Judo is superior at takedowns and is more realistic for street fighting! Japanese Jiu-Jitsu in reality is a combo of Aikido and Judo!

Answer 4

Hmm, do I have to stick to jiu-jitsu for this answer? Well, I will give you two just in case:

If tournament- Use the usual techniques.. ie. Distract with first hit, strike with second. Closed hands in front of body, push in, open up. This should leave your opponent with his hands wide and you in between, leaving him open for a throw or sweep.

If MMA- a few well placed kicks to the legs will open up his guard more, make him concentrate on his legs defense. This will do one of two things: 1) make him more aggressive and therefore open his guard wide or 2) move his concentration from upper body guard to lower... in the second case, have your way with him. In the first, well.. you better have a good defense/counter yourself ;)

Answer 5

wouldn't say there is a best way. But if you are active in your oponent's guard. Moving, striking, pulling bakc.. keeping him very defensive. I quick drop of your body from a distanced position onto his thigh with your elbow frequently opens enough of a gap for you to side your knee on top and pin his thigh to the ground and then drive forward to obtain half gaurd. (reapeating on the other side for full mount.

Answer 6

The best way to pass the guard in my opinion would be to strike your opponents face with either elbows or fist, distract them then slide out top your strong side, if you're in the street nothing works better than to "Fish Hook" your adversary.

Answer 7

Generally, the bottom fighter will pull you in close. Place your hands on his belly. Drive your elbows into his inner thigh until the foot lock is released. Then try to spring to side mount. He's try to triangle one of your legs. Distract him by putting your forearm/elbow in his face. Work your trapped leg loose. If you can get it loose, move to side control or try to spring to full mount.

Answer 8

this depends on how good your opponent is. if you're on top, try not to get leg lock, the smother his face; forcing him/her to shield his face with his/her hands; then move to a side mount position.there see what the reaction of your apponent. it could be knee to the ribs or could be simple as an arm bar. it really depends on your apponent reaction to your moves.