Double Under Pass: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Double Under Pass: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Double Under Pass?

The Double Under Pass is a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique that every practitioner should master. Whether you're a white belt just starting out or an experienced grappler refining your game, understanding the mechanics and timing of this technique will elevate your BJJ.

## How to Perform the Double Under Pass

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Double Under Pass / Stacking Pass

Alright guys, let's learn about the double under pass or the stacking pass. Some schools call it different, some call double under, some other schools call stacking pass. What is this? So basically, go down here, Sab. Let's imagine I just open Sab's guard. And I'm gonna dive with both hands under his leg, grabbing his belt. Okay? Once I do so,

I'm going to pull his hip above my lap. You guys see that? Above my lap. Choose one hand. You go with your thumb on his collar. Always on the cross collar. And close your elbow. Why thumb? Because the thumb, you can close the elbow better. It's better than you're going for fingers that your elbow is going to be open. So once you go thumb, you can close the elbow. Now...

On the other side, I'm going to grab the rope of the trouser. So it's like right behind his trouser, right on the rope. Now what happens? Before I pass, I have to stack him forward. So what I'm going to do, I'm going to take my knees out of the floor and I'm going to stack him. Notice how I'm stacking him. I'm not on my knees.

Important detail here. Look how my left knee is behind his hip, helping to stack him. Now you walk to the side, walk to the side, and then you drop your hips. Once you drop your hips, you perform a great stacking pass or double underpass. All right? So one more time. So you just open the guard.

Both hands at the same time. Under. Grab his belt. Pull his hip above your lap. Now choose one side. Thumb inside. Close your elbow. Hold the back of the trouser. Now take your knees out of the floor. Notice how I'm smashing him here. Walk to the side. Walk, walk. Now drop your hips. And then...

you establish the side control. Okay? Of course, that's a basic double underpass or stacking pass. See you next lesson.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Double Under Pass, focus on these essential details:

1. **Positioning** — Your body position determines your success rate

2. **Timing** — Wait for the right moment, don't force it

3. **Grip** — Secure proper grips before committing to the technique

4. **Finish** — Follow through completely once you initiate

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many practitioners struggle with the Double Under Pass because they:

- Rush the technique without proper setup

- Neglect the importance of base and balance

- Forget to control their opponent's reactions

- Don't drill both sides equally

## When to Use the Double Under Pass

The Double Under Pass works best when:

- Your opponent's weight distribution creates an opening

- You've set up the technique with proper grips

- You can commit fully to the movement

- You have a follow-up ready if the initial attempt fails

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*This technique guide is based on instruction from Professor Henrique, covering the Double Under Pass as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*