Half Guard Pass Variation to Knee Cut to Side Control (Intermediate)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches how to pass the half guard using the knee cut pass to the side control. Lucas makes sure to keep the opponent’s back on the mat by applying pressure and controlling the shoulder. He then brings his knees in so he can shift his hips to the side. In this variation, Lucas starts to slide his knee out and then grip the top of the pants by the hip. He under hooks the opponent to prevent him from trying to escape or transition. Lucas now slides his knee out and he immediately turns it in and goes for the knee cut. Lucas then goes to the side control.