Flow State Guard Passing

Guard passing as a decision tree. Read opponent reactions and chain techniques fluidly rather than committing to a single pass.

Flow outline

  1. Passing Guard

    • Once set, if it shows up, the initial engagement phase where you break through the opponent's defensive and set positional dominance

  2. Side Control

    • Most of the time A foundational control position where you pin the opponent's upper body, creating a stable platform for pressure and submission attacks

  3. Mount

    • From here, quick note: a high-percentage dominant position where you sit atop the opponent's torso, offering maximum control and submission leverage

  4. Take The Back

    • If it shows up, The ultimate positional achievement, securing control of the opponent's back for a high-probability finish sequence

  5. Crucifix

    • Most of the time An advanced control position where you trap the opponent's arm and head, creating unique submission angles and immobilization

  6. North South Position

    • A perpendicular control position that neutralizes the opponent's hip movement and opens unique submission pathways. Switch if it stalls

  7. Knee On Belly

    • A dynamic transitional control that combines mobility with crushing pressure, forcing opponent reactions

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