Living the BJJ life style

First off let me just say that Saulo Riberio Jiu-Jitsu Resolution is the best GI series on the market today. I love this dude's game because it's all about technique. In Saulo's own words "Too much strength...you are going to get tired. Jiu-Jitsu is not about strength."

As it relates to passing the half guard Saulo first rule(one that applies to every pass) is:
"Flatten you opponent out before you start the pass.(Circle towards feet)"

Ok..enough with the fluff some of the more memoriable Half Guard pass techniques.


Half Guard Pass #1 :

1. Get near arm under opponent. shoulder
   
2. Drop head over to opposite side.
3. Raise hips and get up on toes
   
4. Drop trapped knee over opponent inside thigh
5. Switch hips inside and bring knee thru
6. Secure side control

Note: A elbow lock can be obtained from Half Guard Pass #1 by reversing body position and locking trapped shoulder.

Half Guard Pass #2(Not able to get near arm under shoulder):

1. Switch side by turning back to opponent's head.
   
2. Use near arm to lock in opponent's hip.
3. Walk trapped foot up until knee clears half guard.
   
4. Use far knee(bottom) to trap opponent's bottom hip.
5. Pull trapped leg free
   
6. Switch hips
7. Secure side control

Half Guard Pass #3 to mount(Not able to get near arm under shoulder):

1. Switch side by turning back to opponent's head.
   
2. Use near arm to lock in opponent's hip.
3. Bring back up to opponent's chin
   
4. Walk trapped foot up until knee clears half guard.
   
5. Switch hip over and drop knee to near side(as if to mount).
6. Bring head across to far side and secure near shoulder.
7. Bring far leg inside to free trapped leg
8. Secure mount

Half Guard Pass #4 (Trap hips):

1. Move back and drop chest onto opponent's hips.
   
2. Secure overarm lock on hips.
3. Bring head to far side.
   
4. Move hips towards trapped leg.
   
5. Extend trapped leg.
6. Secure side control.

Half Guard Pass #5 (Saulo's favorite):

1. Opponent gets underhook.
   
2. Secure overhook on opponent's arm and grab his belt..
3. Adjust body switching hips toward far side.
   
4. Swing far leg up and over to sit on opponent's near side.
5. Grab top leg at the knee.
6. Use free leg to push on opponent's bottom knee.
   
7. Switch hips
8. Secure side control.