Shin to Shin Counter to Pass (Advanced)

Professor Edson Oliveira demonstrates a counter to the shin to shin guard that involves forcing the opponent into a bad position to set up a pass. When the opponent tries to pull Edson into a one leg X guard, Edson drives his weight into the opponent, forcing a base with his hand, and immediately switches his grip to control the opponent's gi. The technique focuses on freeing the leg hook by moving the free leg and using the base hand, then closing the knee to block the opponent's hips. Edson secures an underhook and uses his head as a blocker to control the opponent's posture. He then uses his hook to pin the opponent's far leg, pops up, and executes a knee cut pass to secure side control or mount.