What is Passing Game in BJJ?
Quick Definition
A practitioner's overall system for getting past the opponent's guard.
Full Explanation
Your passing game is your complete system of techniques and strategies for getting past the opponent's guard to reach dominant positions. This includes your preferred passing style (pressure, speed, or mixed), specific passing techniques, grip strategies, and how you chain passes together. A well-developed passing game addresses different guard types and has contingencies for when primary passes fail. Guard passing is considered one of the most difficult skills in BJJ.
Examples in Context
"His passing game combines pressure and speed"
"I need to develop my passing game against De La Riva guard"
Related Terms
Guard Pass
A technique to get past your opponent's legs and establish a dominant top position.
Pressure Pass
A guard passing style that uses heavy pressure to smash through the guard.
Speed Pass
A guard passing style that uses quick movement to go around the guard.
Guard
A position where you are on your back but using your legs to control your opponent.
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