Butterfly Guard Pass

Passing the butterfly guard involves a series of controlled movements and grips:

1. Choose one side to control and place your arm over the opponent's back while positioning your head on the opposite side.
2. Secure two grips: one in the middle of the opponent's back and the other on the outside of their pants, at the knee level.
3. Keep your head low to prevent the opponent from gaining leverage.
4. On the same side where you control the back, slide your arm under the opponent's arm and maintain control.
5. Insert your knee inside, close to the opponent's body, to prevent them from using their hooks effectively.
6. Stretch your opposite leg out and sit on the mat while escaping your hips away from the opponent.
7. As the opponent tries to follow, apply pressure with your shoulder to keep them down and prevent them from sitting up.
8. Bring your knee back and glue it to the side of the opponent's hips to maintain control and prevent guard recomposition.
9. Switch your hips and position your knee on the side of the opponent's hips to finalize the pass and establish side control.