Spider Guard | Collar Sleeve | Leg Drag
Part of the course: Complete Guard Passing Encyclopedia by Bruno Frazatto

Part of the course: Complete Guard Passing Encyclopedia by Bruno Frazatto

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Passing the collar sleeve spider guard involves a series of steps to break the opponent's grips and control:
- When the opponent has biceps control and sleeve grip, and your posture is compromised, grab their collar to prevent direct attacks like armbars or omoplatas.
- Close your elbow and use your knee to apply pressure against their thigh to mitigate the control they have over your hips.
- Lift your leg and step on their hip with your heel, then fall to the side as if entering a straight foot lock position.
- By falling to the side, you can posture up to break their grip on your collar. Use your hook to control their leg and release their collar grip.
- Posture back using your lower back and legs to break their sleeve grip. You may grab their wrist for additional leverage.
- Once the grips are broken, create space by pushing up on their ankle and start dragging their leg across your body.
- As you drag their leg, control their knee and use your elbow to guide their leg to the other side.
- Keep control of their hips and perform a chest escape, posting your elbow on the mat to create space for a technical stand-up.
- Trap their leg with your leg, ensuring your knee is on the mat to secure the position.
- Block their hips with your hand, hug their head, and execute a long step to complete the guard pass.
- Walk your hips higher to solidify the pass and establish side control.
Remember, for competitors, do not cross your leg all the way over as it is illegal. Keep your toes outside and your heel on the hips.