Defining the Folding Pass

Understanding the guard and guard pass is essential for applying the folding pass. The guard is defined as the space between an opponent's knees, and any part of the body within this space can be controlled by the opponent. The objective of the folding pass is to fold the opponent's legs together and staple them down, sealing this space and preventing them from playing guard.

1. Identify the guard as the space between the opponent's knees where they can control your limbs or torso.
2. The folding pass aims to fold and staple the opponent's legs together, making it difficult for them to capture any part of your body between their knees.
3. By sealing the opponent's legs, you limit their ability to play guard, reducing their offensive options.
4. Unlike other guard passes that require you to navigate through the legs, the folding pass allows you to control from above, minimizing the opponent's counter-attack opportunities.
5. This pass forces the opponent into a defensive posture, easing your path to a successful guard pass.

The folding pass is a strategic technique that simplifies the guard passing process by restricting the opponent's movements and limiting their defensive capabilities.