If you’re passing Open Guard, getting into the Headquarters position is a great option – from which you’ll have a lot of opportunities to pass.
This style which always starts from a Headquarters Position which dismantles all types modern guards (DLR, lasso, Spider) & leglock threats. You can combine these passes with submissions which always confuses the opponent.
Knowing how to create pressure is a skillset that is acquired after years of training. You don’t need to use strength to apply and create pressure. It is more about relaxing your body (which makes it heavier) and knowing when to place it on top of your opponent’s leg, hip or body.
When you have an effective pressure passing game, you can turn every fight to your advantage, and use a style that smashes through to dominant positions (mount, back).
The Headquarters is a fantastic position in BJJ, excellent for passing guard.
However, what are you supposed to do if the opponent pinches your leg and establishes a strong Inverted De La Riva Guard?
Rafael Lovato Jr. has a great solution for this – the Windmill Pass:
Rafael breaks down how to use each pass to build your arsenal and start adding staples, side smashes, and more to create the best possible top game.
- Use the ultra-effective headquarters position to shut down their offense and begin setting up your own.
- Attack the guard with knee slices, X passes, leg drags, and more, all optimized for no-gi grappling success.
