Need help with passing guard...

[skittles]

This is really a newbie question...lol.

In my BJJ class we have only done technique. I am still really new, so I barely know anything.

Last class my instuctor had me & my partner try to pass each others guard & go to side mount (or if you had the guard on you had to try to get on the persons back). Now, I haven't learned ANY techniques to get out of either position. When the girl is smaller/same size as me, I have no problems. When I'm up against the bigger girl, it was tough. She had me in guard & I used my elbows to get out. Her legs are HUGE, so this took a long time (I think she just got tried). Is there a certain area of her leg that I should be digging my elbows into? Like by the knee, or up higher on the thigh? Any other way to get out of this?

Now, when I have my guard on her I really don't know what to do. I know a few armbars, but nothing to get on her back. The only thing I can think of trying is to push my hip out & put a leg over her neck, then flip myself. Is this even a move? Any ideas?

I know these are dumb questions, but I REALLY don't want to 'lose'.

Thanks guys

 

[shotdrops286]

YOu wanna move your knee to right under her butt and then dig your elbows into the theighs when the legs go down slide your other knee ovr her leg to pin it. You may be in half gaurd at that point keep wiggling and youll end up in side mount. If your fast you could reach behind and grab at her ankles and throw her leg over your head but beware of the triangle.

 

[skittles]

So, if I was trying to pass it & go to side mount (on my right side) would I put my left knee under her butt, right elbow into the thigh? Does it matter which part of the thigh I dig into? That's a great move about throwing her leg over my head. I'll have to try it!

Thank-you

YOu wanna move your knee to right under her butt and then dig your elbows into the theighs when the legs go down slide your other knee ovr her leg to pin it. You may be in half gaurd at that point keep wiggling and youll end up in side mount. If your fast you could reach behind and grab at her ankles and throw her leg over your head but beware of the triangle.

 

[shotdrops286]

So, if I was trying to pass it & go to side mount (on my right side) would I put my left knee under her butt, right elbow into the thigh? Does it matter which part of the thigh I dig into? That's a great move about throwing her leg over my head. I'll have to try it!

Thank-you

yes but you would use both elbows and dig into the theigh above the knees. If the person you are rolling with is more experienced i wouldnt throw the leg over ive been caught in trianagle a few times. the less experienced people usually are not quick enough. IF your class allows it you could also do a neck crank just grab her head and pull up on it so her chin coes to her chest it hurts like hell and she will break her gaurd to releive the pressure but some BJJ schools shy away from cranks

 

[skittles]

OK, do I put both elbows into the right thigh?

I don't know about cranks, I got yelled at for picking up & slamming though. We aren't allowed to slam...lol. I'll try it & see if I get yelled at.

Any tips on how to get on her back (when I have her in guard)?

Thank-you so much!!!

yes but you would use both elbows and dig into the theigh above the knees. If the person you are rolling with is more experienced i wouldnt throw the leg over ive been caught in trianagle a few times. the less experienced people usually are not quick enough. IF your class allows it you could also do a neck crank just grab her head and pull up on it so her chin coes to her chest it hurts like hell and she will break her gaurd to releive the pressure but some BJJ schools shy away from cranks

 

[shotdrops286]

one elbow in each theigh and press downwards. To get the back from gaurd you will need to learn sweeps or get lucky cant really explain it.

 

[Judo Tom]

there are lots and lots of ways to pass guard but always try to keep your balance and correct posture

slide one knee to the center on her tail bone but not 'under' it she should try to slide up your leg and you should try to keep her hips down on the mat. slide your other leg backwards forming a right angle with your legs. this will create some space and allow you to work a bit easier.

from here my favorite method is to push one of there knees down towards the mat and get my knee on there upper thigh and try to pin it to the mat. i then slide my other leg out behind that leg and fall into side mount

as far as getting her back if she is heavy use yourlegs to push her away and break her down. dont let her sit up on her knees or push her away at the hips. then you want to slide out to the side and start climbing up onto her back.. keep control w/ your legs as much as you can the whole time.

good luck and just keep having fun and getting better. dont be afraid to lose and dont be afraid to try new things just to see what happens.

 

[skittles]

Thank-you!

When I have her in guard (you said to use my legs to push her) do I hold down her head. I'm thinking I hold down her head (so she can't move) then push with my legs.

I'm so new...lol.

Thanks again

there are lots and lots of ways to pass guard but always try to keep your balance and correct posture

slide one knee to the center on her tail bone but not 'under' it she should try to slide up your leg and you should try to keep her hips down on the mat. slide your other leg backwards forming a right angle with your legs. this will create some space and allow you to work a bit easier.

from here my favorite method is to push one of there knees down towards the mat and get my knee on there upper thigh and try to pin it to the mat. i then slide my other leg out behind that leg and fall into side mount

as far as getting her back if she is heavy use yourlegs to push her away and break her down. dont let her sit up on her knees or push her away at the hips. then you want to slide out to the side and start climbing up onto her back.. keep control w/ your legs as much as you can the whole time.

good luck and just keep having fun and getting better. dont be afraid to lose and dont be afraid to try new things just to see what happens.

 

[Kane Fan]

the only dumb thing is the instructor having you try to create moves because he hasn't taught you them...
is the BJJ class straight BJJ or is it for a mixed class
passing guard is a lot easier if your permitted to strike them in the face while you do so

 

[Kane Fan]

OK, do I put both elbows into the right thigh?

I don't know about cranks, I got yelled at for picking up & slamming though. We aren't allowed to slam...lol. I'll try it & see if I get yelled at.

Any tips on how to get on her back (when I have her in guard)?

Thank-you so much!!!

you slam? I love you marry me
is your instructor actually doing any instructing cus he also skipped telling you not to slam people...
what does he actually do just watch you wrestle?