How to Do the Guard Pass to Mount in BJJ
The guard pass directly to mount skips side control entirely by transitioning from the guard pass straight to the mount position. Instead of settling in side control after freeing your leg, you immediately step over into mount. This aggressive approach scores more points and gives a more dominant position.
✓ Key Details to Master
- 1 As you free your leg from half guard, do not settle in side control
- 2 Immediately swing your free leg over their body into mount
- 3 Maintain upper body control with crossface throughout
- 4 Use your momentum from the pass to carry into mount
- 5 Secure low mount with knees tight to their sides
✗ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️ Pausing in side control instead of continuing to mount
- ⚠️ Losing upper body control during the leg swing
- ⚠️ Swinging the leg too wide giving space to reguard
- ⚠️ Not committing fully to the mount transition
- ⚠️ Ending up too high on mount and getting reversed
🔄 Variations
- → From knee cut to mount
- → From backstep to mount
- → From torreando to mount
🛡️ Counters & Defenses
- → Frame and reguard before mount is established
- → Shrimp during the transition
- → Block the leg swing with your knee
- → Bridge immediately as mount is taken
Track Your Guard Pass to Mount Progress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What belt level should I be to learn the Guard Pass to Mount? ▼
The Guard Pass to Mount is typically introduced at the blue belt level. However, higher belts continue to refine this technique throughout their BJJ journey. Building a technical foundation. Developing a guard game and understanding of timing.
Does this work in both gi and no-gi? ▼
The Guard Pass to Mount works in both gi and no-gi, though grip adjustments may be necessary. In no-gi, focus on body control and underhooks instead of gi grips.
How do I set up the Guard Pass to Mount? ▼
The Guard Pass to Mount is typically executed from half guard. Key setups include controlling your opponent's posture and creating the right angle. Practice the entry repeatedly before focusing on the finish.