Technique Tuesday: Half Guard Passing
Half Guard Passing Breakdown in Bjj
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The Science of Half Guard Passing: The 463 System
I’m currently teaching Guard Passing at Five Peaks this month and recently came across this breakdown.
Rixty Garami put this together based on John Danaher’s 463 Half Guard Passing System. The gift of this piece is that it simplifies much of what you would have received from Danaher’s extended explanations. Saving yourself quite a bit of time.
At thirty-six minutes, it’s not a quick overview, but it’s a great investment if you’re struggling with Half Guard Passing or are looking to fix a few things.
I hope you enjoy.
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