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Technique Description

The X-Pass is a dynamic standing guard pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often used against open guards. The passer typically secures grips on the opponent's pants (near the knees or shins) and initiates the pass by stepping forward and between the opponent's legs. While pushing one leg down or aside, the passer simultaneously steps their corresponding leg over the opponent's other thigh, creating a crossing motion that resembles an 'X'. This maneuver bypasses the guard structure, allowing the passer to drop their weight and quickly establish side control, often using momentum and agility.

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How I use X-Pass to crush my opponent's guard

How I use X-Pass to crush my opponent's guard

@coachzahabi@coachzahabi
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BJJ X Pass || Make Your X Pass UNSTOPPABLE

BJJ X Pass || Make Your X Pass UNSTOPPABLE

@thegrapplelab@thegrapplelab
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How to do the X Pass to Smash/Jiu Jitsu

How to do the X Pass to Smash/Jiu Jitsu

@balancejiujitsu@balancejiujitsu
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X Pass by Renato Migliaccio

X Pass by Renato Migliaccio

@bjj.fanatics@bjj.fanatics
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X Pass to Torreando Guard Pass by Xande Ribeiro

X Pass to Torreando Guard Pass by Xande Ribeiro

@bjjlibrary@bjjlibrary
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Jason Scully - Standing X-Pass (Plus Drills For the X-Pass)

Jason Scully - Standing X-Pass (Plus Drills For the X-Pass)

@grapplers_guide@grapplers_guide
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