Under/Over Pass Recovery | Knee Escape

Recovering guard from an under-over pass involves creating space and freeing the knee:

1. When the opponent applies tripod pressure on the shoulder and starts moving towards the hips, use both hands to push their shoulder away.
2. Avoid pulling the opponent closer as this will worsen the position. Instead, push and apply downward pressure on the opponent's leg.
3. Step on the floor with the outside leg and pinch the knee to maintain pressure.
4. Focus on freeing the knee by pushing the opponent and moving the hips to the side, away from the opponent's pressure.
5. As the opponent tries to re-establish control, push their biceps to free the knee and gain hip control.
6. If the opponent grips the belt, switch the grip to the front of their shoulder.
7. Use the outside leg to push the opponent away and recover guard by pumping the inside leg.
8. Keep the back of the head on the floor and maintain frames to prevent the opponent from pinching the knees and regaining control.
9. Slide the frame closer to the opponent's biceps to fully free the knee, then step on their hips and push away to complete the guard recovery.