Down the Middle Guard Pass

Easy to pull off, even if he has a grip on your sleeves or lapel, just be quick. As soon as the legs are under control GO!!!

• Grip

I start with a double lapel grip with both hands and pin Doug to the mat.
• Stand

I rock forward on my grip and jump to my feet. You can also step up one foot at a time.
• Replace grip

I switch my left grip to Doug's pant leg about half way up his thigh.
• Open Guard

I then drive my elbow into the inside of his thigh just above the knee. Painful to try and fight it, see his face?
• Place the Knee

I slip my knee inside and pin his leg with it.
• Move Grip

Slide my grip up to the inside of the knee. Keeping my elbow in tight.
• Control Other Knee

I quickly switch my right hand grip to the knee.
• Open the Door

With both hands, my elbows in, and my knees pinned to his thighs, I drive both of his knees towards the mat.
• GO!!

I quickly shot my hips and knees forward between and over his thighs, pulling his knees back as I go through.
• Release the Legs

I then let go of his pants as I push my hip forward.
• Reposition

Once I hit the mat I loop my legs over his knees...
• Finish

and finish in mount!