Block And Move Defense Concept

When on the bottom, instead of pushing against the opponent, the focus should be on blocking and moving. This involves framing to create space and then moving away from the opponent. Stronger frames can be established using the legs to regain control of the inside space and exploit any vulnerabilities in the opponent's positioning.

The key to effective blocking is to identify what part of the opponent's body is pointing towards you, as this indicates where their weight is concentrated. By blocking the part that is pointing at you, you can find the opponent's weight and create a point to move away from. This concept applies to various types of guard passes, such as the knee cut, Furia style pass, Toreando pass, and stack pass.

For example, if the opponent's shoulder is pointing at you during a pass, block the shoulder. If it's their head, block the head. Similarly, if the opponent is leading with a knee, block the knee. This principle of blocking what's pointing at you allows you to prevent the opponent from advancing and melting around your frames, enabling you to move and reestablish your guard.