Danaher Guard Passing Study
Breaks down guard passing into core principles. Focuses on control, angles, & pressure. Specific passes from fundamental positions
Flow outline
John Danaher Passing The Guard
- From here, Core for passing guard. Switch if it stalls
The 5 Steps Of Guard Passing
- Fundamental sequence for all passes
Double Under Pass
- Pass using double underhooks on legs
Over Under Pass
- If they frame, pass using over-under leg control
Knee Cut Pass
- Key detail: pass by cutting knee through guard
Toreando
- Key detail: from here, running pass around opponent's legs
Leg Drag
- If they frame, if it shows up, pass by dragging opponent's leg
Branch conditions
- Break Grips
- Lift Heel, Shoulder Behind Knee
- Grab Leg, Push Knee, Backstep
- connect knee, gain angle, project up
- Point Feet Same Side, Crouch, Pass Guard
- Point Feet Same Side, Crouch, Take Back