Over Under Pass: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Over Under Pass: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Over Under Pass?

The Over 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 Over Under Pass

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Over-Under Pass

All right, guys, let's understand about the over -under pass. Why is called it over

-under? Basically, because I have one hand under his leg and one hand over his leg.

A good way to start this, let's imagine Sab is playing half -guard here with the

knee shield. He's like this, okay, higher here. So what are going to do?

My right hand, I will go under his leg, holding his trouser.

Okay. And now I'm gonna fit my trap and my neck on his ribs.

Like so. So I'm really fitting myself here on this position.

Very important. My left hand I will be holding his hamstring. Okay.

Now what's important? I take my knees out of the floor.

I cannot try to remove my leg from here. It becomes very hard to remove. So I

should always walk a little bit to the side. And then I remove my leg in a very

short way. And then I hug his head. Let's turn this way, Sam. Maybe it's better

for them to see. Move a little bit more there. more more so we were here my right

hand under I hold his trouser okay the other hand above his leg that's why I's

called it over under because I have one hand over and one under I feed my trap I

fit my trap on his ribs I'm holding look at my left hand I'm holding his hamstring

I'm holding the trouser and I get on the balls of my feet these I have a good

control of him don't try to remove the leg from here no walk a little bit to the

side now it's going to be a very short movement and then you can establish the

side control, all right? Of course, guys, this is a basic way to start doing the

over underpass. You can do this in many different ways, but basically that is the

introduction for the over underpass, all right? See you next lesson.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Over 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 Over 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 Over Under Pass

The Over 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 Over Under Pass as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*