🥋 Techniques

What is Knee Cut Pass in BJJ?

Also known as: Knee slice, Knee slide pass

Quick Definition

A common guard pass sliding your knee across your opponent's thigh.

Full Explanation

The knee cut (or knee slice) is one of the most common guard passes. From combat base or half guard top, you slide your knee across their thigh while controlling their upper body with crossface and underhook. The key is keeping pressure and not letting them recover half guard or underhook. It combines elements of pressure passing with transitional movement.

Examples in Context

"I use knee cut against everyone's guard"

"He stopped my knee cut with a strong knee shield"

Related Terms

Guard Pass

A technique to get past your opponent's legs and establish a dominant top position.

Half Guard

A guard position where you control one of your opponent's legs between yours.

Pressure Pass

A guard passing style that uses heavy pressure to smash through the guard.

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