BJJ Beginners

Lesson 13 – Front Side & Knee Drop Pass

Warm Up (10min)

Line Drills (3min)

• Shrimp
• Hip Escape
• Ninja Walks

Partner Drill (7min)

• Basic Kneeling Guard Break
  • Indicator: Opponent establishes a Closed Guard.
  • Essential Detail: Good posture and frame with the hands and arms.
  • Most Common Mistake: Not keeping the opponents hips glued to the floor.
  • Drill Orders: 3 reps each, reverse roles.

Lesson (30-min)

Front/Same Side Knee Through Pass (15min)

• Indicator: Opponent prevents the underhook pass by making their legs heavy.
• Essential Detail: A serious underhook pass attempt to disguise your true intentions.
• Most Common Mistake: Failure to preserve the closeness once the pass is initiated.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Check their base and control once the knee drives through.
• Drill Orders: One rep, reverse roles.

Inside Knee Drop Pass (15min)

• Indicator: Opponent pushes away to create space during the Front Side pass.
• Essential Detail: Dropping the knee right away.
• Most Common Mistake: Releasing the toe hook on the thigh too soon.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Verify effectiveness at different speeds.
• Drill Orders: One rep, reverse roles.