Establishing Dominate Control

Overcoming an opponent's frames when establishing dominant control involves several strategies:

1. When the opponent uses extended arms to frame, turn the hip to face them, landing in a modified Kesa-Gatame position. Immediately pummel the hand inside to prevent being off-balanced and work to get close to the opponent.
2. Use the leg and shoulder to dig through the opponent's bent arm frames without releasing your grip. This can be done by changing angles and using the body to expose the nearside arm and forearm.
3. If the opponent's frames are strong, switch hips and fill the space with your hip as they move theirs, aiming to gain head control. Pummel to the inside to find the head and collapse the frame by bringing the opponent's hand close to their ear or switch to north-south if necessary.
4. For strong arm frames, employ the Toreando pass as a placeholder to knock the hands away and redirect the arms. This creates an opportunity to win the underhook and head control. Be cautious not to hug the head and arm while maintaining the Toreando, as this can lead to being taken over.
5. When landing and the arms are extended, run to north-south, using the chest to circle and throw forward, which can collapse the opponent's frames.
6. It's crucial to understand that after passing the guard, there's another "guard" to deal with, which involves the opponent's upper body frames. The best time to pass this second guard is before passing the legs, or immediately after.
7. Always aim to get the chest over the opponent's chest, pin their shoulders to the mat, and gain head control. This helps in establishing a dominant position and prevents the opponent from setting up their defenses.