Toreando Pass: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Toreando Pass: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Toreando Pass?

The Toreando 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 Toreando Pass

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Toreando Pass

All right, guys, let's work a bit of the Toreando Pass. What means Toreando? So

basically, I'm grabbing his trousers and I'm moving his legs to the side. It's like

I'm doing a bull trick. So the bull is coming to hit me, and I move the flag,

and I go to his side. That's why it's called his name in Brazil, okay? It's just

Toreando Pass. So basically,

his o guarda. Eu vou mover um pouco mais aqui um pouco. Ent‹o, eu vou segurar

dentro de seus pŽs, ok? Quando eu segurar dentro de seus pŽs, uma m‹o eu vou puxar

mais. E a outra m‹o eu vou abrir meu elbo. Por que abrir meu elbo?

Quando meu elbo est‡ em uma melhor posi‹o, eu comeo a andar para o lado. Eu

posso usar meu elbo para puxar para puxar o seu lado. that way okay so I push

circulate and pull now my knee close to the head and my my trap let's turn a

little bit notice how my trap goes close to his ribs

and then I block his hip and I hug the head.

Okay.

So one more time. So I'm here, control the trousers. I push,

circulate.

Push, push, push. Get close, knee close to the head. Trap on his ribs.

Start fixing his hip and then Aplie o torreando o peo,

ok? Torreando o peo, eu sempre tomo os trausos. Try to focusing on spinning his

hips with your hands, alright? See you next lesson, guys.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Toreando 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 Toreando 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 Toreando Pass

The Toreando 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 Toreando Pass as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*