Low Single Counter Continuation to Knee Cut (Intermediate)

Professor Lucas Lepri continues the low single leg counter by focusing on the transition from the reversal into a dominant finish. Rather than sweeping overhead, Lucas pulls the opponent’s arm and back to redirect them to the side, ensuring he ends up on top with a stable base. To complete the pass, he secures a cross collar grip and pins the opponent's wrist, using his elbow to force their head to look the opposite way. This creates the necessary opening to slide his knee across. Lucas emphasizes keeping the knee down and heavy on the mat rather than on the chest to effectively shut down any attempts to recover into deep half-guard, ultimately allowing for a smooth transition into mount or heavy side control.