Over-Under Pass

Certainly! Below are the detailed step-by-step instructions for performing the Over-Under Pass from the Open Guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, formatted in markdown:

# Over-Under Pass from Open Guard

## Objective
To pass the opponent's open guard using the Over-Under Pass technique, enabling you to establish a dominant position.

## Steps

1. **Establish Base and Control**
   - Begin in your opponent's open guard, ensuring you have a stable base.
   - Lower your center of gravity by bending your knees slightly and keeping your back straight to prevent being swept.

2. **Initiate the Grip**
   - Choose a side to pass towards (e.g., your right side).
   - With your left hand, reach under your opponent’s right leg, wrapping your arm around their thigh.
   - Your left shoulder should be snug against the inside of their knee.

3. **Secure the Over Grip**
   - With your right hand, control your opponent’s left leg by gripping their ankle or pants, keeping their leg pinned to the mat.
   - Press your right elbow against their left thigh to prevent them from regaining control with their left leg.

4. **Head Positioning**
   - Tuck your head under their right leg that you are controlling with your left arm.
   - Position your head close to their hip, ensuring your head is tight and pressure is constant.

5. **Establish Forward Pressure**
   - Drive your weight forward through your head, shoulder, and hips to apply pressure on your opponent’s legs.
   - Keep your hips low and maintain a strong connection to their body to prevent them from creating space.

6. **Pass the Guard**
   - While maintaining pressure, walk your legs around to the right side of your opponent.
   - Use your left arm to continue controlling their right leg, lifting it slightly to clear your own hips as you move around.

7. **Secure the Side Control**
   - Once your hips have cleared their legs, transition your right hand from their ankle to an underhook position on their far side.
   - Flatten your opponent by applying chest-to-chest pressure, ensuring your right knee is against their hip and your left knee is near their head for control.
   - Complete the pass by establishing side control, with your legs sprawled out to prevent any guard recovery attempts.

## Key Points
- Maintain constant pressure with your shoulder and head to control your opponent.
- Keep your hips low and use your legs to drive your movement around their guard.
- Always be aware of your opponent’s attempts to create space or re-guard, adjusting your grips and pressure as needed.

By following these steps, you can effectively execute the Over-Under Pass, moving from open guard to a dominant side control position.

Make sure to practice these steps with a partner under the supervision of a qualified instructor to ensure proper technique and safety.