Introduction to the Toreando pass (00:00 – 00:19)
Lachlan introduces the Toreando pass, a technique used to move around the opponent’s legs to pass their guard. He explains that there are three main variations: walking the legs away, transitioning to knee-on-belly, and spinning to the north/south position. Each variation offers a different approach depending on how the opponent reacts.
Initial setup (00:20 – 00:37)
To start the Toreando pass, you need to create space by moving the opponent’s knee away from their chest. This is essential for making the pass work. Lachlan emphasizes the importance of keeping control of the opponent’s legs from the beginning to prevent them from resetting their position.
Maintaining distance (00:38 – 00:53)
It’s crucial to keep the opponent’s feet from making contact with your torso or legs. If they manage to place their feet on you, they can push you away and reset their position. Lachlan advises keeping your legs back and leaning slightly forward to maintain pressure on the opponent while avoiding their attempts to make contact.
Dealing with frames (00:54 – 01:07)
If the opponent frames against your shoulder, you can’t just push forward directly. Lachlan explains that you need to collapse their frame first by controlling their arm or shoulder, which will prevent them from maintaining a strong defensive posture.
Walking past the leg (01:08 – 01:48)
As you proceed with the pass, Lachlan instructs you to keep your legs back and lean forward while walking past the opponent’s legs. If they keep their legs tight, use your legs to push theirs back. Lowering your level and using your leg strength can help overpower the opponent’s legs, creating an opening to continue the pass.
Turning the hips (01:49 – 02:23)
After getting past the opponent’s legs, the next step is to turn their hips away from their chest. This helps you control their hips better and makes it harder for them to recover their guard or set up new defenses.
Handling the opponent’s frames and legs (02:24 – 03:02)
While passing, it’s important to manage the opponent’s frames and legs effectively. Lachlan advises keeping your head down and maintaining control over their hips. This prevents the opponent from resetting their defenses or using their frames to push you away. Additionally, be aware of the opponent trying to pummel their legs back in front of you, and adjust your position to prevent this.
Second variation: Knee-on-belly (03:03 – 04:02)
Lachlan explains the knee-on-belly variation, where you bring your knee underneath the opponent’s knee and slide it out towards their hip. This is particularly effective if the opponent is lying flat on their back, making it harder to open their knee. By placing your knee on their belly, you keep them turned and limit their ability to move or escape.
Third variation: North/south position (04:03 – 06:26)
The final variation involves transitioning to the north/south position. Lachlan demonstrates this in two steps: first, stepping across the opponent’s body, and then controlling their frames and legs to prevent them from escaping. He emphasizes maintaining a strong connection between your chest and their body, which helps collapse their frames as you move into the north/south position. Pushing the opponent’s legs away is also crucial to prevent them from reestablishing their guard.
Key concepts (06:27 – 07:16)
Lachlan highlights that the key to a successful Toreando pass is controlling the opponent’s hips and frames throughout the movement. He advises using your body weight and positioning effectively to break down the opponent’s defenses and secure the pass. Staying connected to the opponent is essential to prevent them from resetting or escaping.
Final thoughts and drills (07:17 – 09:48)
Lachlan wraps up the lesson by encouraging practice of the different Toreando pass variations. He stresses the importance of controlling the opponent’s hips and legs while avoiding their frames. By using your body weight wisely and adjusting your position as needed, you can secure the pass and move into a dominant position.
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