🥋 Techniques

What is Leg Drag in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A guard pass dragging the opponent's leg across your body to clear the guard.

Full Explanation

The leg drag pass involves gripping the opponent's ankle or pant leg and dragging it across your hip to the opposite side, pinning it there while you advance to side control. This clears their guard by taking their leg completely out of play. The Miyao Brothers popularized the leg drag as a primary passing method. It is effective because once the leg is dragged, the guard player's hip mobility is severely limited.

Examples in Context

"The leg drag pass cleared his guard completely"

"I gripped his ankle and dragged the leg across my hip"

Related Terms

Guard Pass

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

Torreando Pass

A fast guard pass throwing the opponent's legs to the side.

Side Control

A dominant top position perpendicular to your opponent, controlling their upper body.

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