Weight Distribution

Effective weight distribution is crucial in executing the folding pass. To make the opponent carry more weight, avoid having both knees on the mat, as this reduces the pressure on them. Instead, spread the knees apart to lower the hips and increase the weight through the chest, making the legs and hips heavier.

1. Adopt the 'frog leg' position by rolling the inner edges of the feet to the mat, aiming to touch the inside of the heel to the mat, which adds to the dead weight.
2. Implement a hip sag and shoulder roll to further concentrate weight on the opponent. Clamp the elbow tight, roll the shoulder inward, and sag the hip that is in contact with the opponent, targeting the iliac crest on their body.
3. Ensure active toes on the mat and keep the knee slightly elevated to maintain the weight distribution through the hip bone.
4. Drive off the toes to make small adjustments and keep the opponent under pressure.
5. When focusing weight through the shoulder, create a negative slope with the body by pointing the shoulder down and lifting the hips up, keeping active toes on the mat.
6. Toggle between applying weight through the hip and the shoulder to tire and exhaust the opponent, which aids in passing the guard.

By alternating the focus of weight between the hip and shoulder, practitioners can effectively control the opponent's movement, leading to a successful guard pass.