If your opponent is in a seated Open Guard position, it’s almost always a good idea to push them to the mats and make them supine. Why? Because it gives them far less options for establishing grips – and, therefore, far less options for going on the offensive.
But what you’ll find is that, often times, after you push them to the mat they will start sitting up again… Which is when you’ll have an opportunity for a swift Body Lock Pass!
Nicky Ryan demonstrates this Body Lock Pass setup on the video below:
Body Lock Your Way Through The Guard With This Step-By-Step Approach To The Pass With B-Team Co-Founder & ADCC Finalist Nick Rodriguez’s Signature “Rody Lock” System For Grapplers Of All Levels.
- Learn the foundations of body lock passing with Nick’s explanation of the grips, pressure, and controls you need to start the attack.
- Go step by step through the pass with Nick’s advice on forcing half guard or beating the legs to get to dominant passing positions.
