Also known as: bullfighter pass
Standing tall and pushing the legs away without pressure.
Why it failsThey re-insert frames and hooks immediately and you are back in open guard.
FixStay low with your weight into the legs and pin them to one side as you move.
Running a wide circle around their feet with their hips still free.
Why it failsTheir hips out-rotate your arc and you arrive facing a rebuilt guard.
FixPin the near thigh, cut a tight arc past their hip line, and get chest contact as early as possible.
Releasing the leg grips before landing chest-to-chest.
Why it failsThe near leg comes back in front of you and you land in half guard or get re-guarded.
FixHold the far leg down until your cross-face and hip pressure are established.