Passing the guard

[flyingknee16]

I have been having some trouble passing the guard lately sparring. Especially against tall lanky guys who use their legs and hips well.

I can usually open their legs, but have difficulty passing them for side control, etc.

What are the high percentage no gi guard passes you guys use, the ones that seem to always work that is.

I'm a tall, lanky guy and the guys that pass my guard best are the ones who can keep everything tight and make sure there is absolutely no room for me to work with. I know this sounds cliche or what everyone else will always say, but it's true ... You really have to have good technique to work against guys who are lanky and have good hip movement, but it's possible. Standing passes seem to work well too.

 

[Dominic Kihlstrand]

Tall guys are a pain to pass if they have you at a distance. Once you get in close, it really does get easier.

 

[Enron Exec.]

Stand up Passing is the shit if you are really good at scrambling