Knee Cut Knee Slice: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Knee Cut Knee Slice: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Knee Cut Knee Slice?

The Knee Cut Knee Slice 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 Knee Cut Knee Slice

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Knee Cut / Knee Slice

All right, guys, let's learn about the knee cut or the knee slice. Of course,

there is many ways to do this. Let's focus in a basic way, okay? Let's imagine,

lay down here, close guard. Let's imagine I just opened Sab's guard,

okay? And I have to use the knee cutting. Why? If I use the same side knee this

is the same side knee guard pass the knee cut would always be across so I have to

hold his collar I have to push his leg once I push his leg let's move a little

bit this way yes so I'm holding his collar and I'm holding the leg once I push I

have to Faa o trabalho para fazer o corte do dedo.

Este Ž o corte do dedo, ok? O que Ž muito importante aqui?

Eu sempre deveria escutar este gato e eu sempre deveria escutar o dedo dele,

ok? Note como a minha palma est‡ postada por cima do meu dedo.

Ent‹o this way I have a better control, I have better leverage. Very important.

I cannot forget the underhook. This is a very common mistake, especially for the

beginners. They grab the head and then they change base. And here is not good why

because Sab he can escape underneath my

arm. So what's important? Once I'm here,

I'm holding his arm, elbow above my knee. I will get my underhook.

Once I have the underhook, I can keep sliding my knee to change base.

Now I'm waiting on his side. How I'm going to establish side control now. I walk

back a little bit, get on my knees, and then control the side control position okay

so one more time so imagine I just open his guard one hand on his collar the

other hand on his leg I will push his leg down and then I will do the footwork

move this arm here a little bit in order to cut my knee once I cut my knee he's

probably holding someplace I also hold his arm four arm above my thigh so this is

a very important way to to keep him more flat not much to the side get your under

hook and then you can seizure your base rock a little bit to this side and then

establish this side control position okay so that's a basic way to do the knee cut

see you next lesson guys

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Knee Cut Knee Slice, 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 Knee Cut Knee Slice 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 Knee Cut Knee Slice

The Knee Cut Knee Slice 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 Knee Cut Knee Slice as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*