The Art of Passing the Guard DVD by Rigan Machado

Most guys have difficulty in passing the guard due to the complexity and abundance of moves that Jiu Jitsu has. Once you think you understand a move, you are distracted by another fancy move. This never ending cycle is what gets most guys in to trouble.

Rigan has developed a system to passing the guard in submission wrestling. With his wealth of experience, he has cut out the fancy moves and shows you the most efficient way of passing the guard.

Some of the passes in this martial arts video is that he explains are:

• One leg over the shoulder pass with angle cuts.
• One leg over the shoulder pass against a person with a good guard.
• Passing the knee over the leg.
• What to do if the person turtles after the pass.
• The tripod pass
• The duda pass
• Tips on how to pass better.

You won't be disappointed with the martial arts video DVD since it really addresses the issues that many people have passing the guard.

Rigan Machado is one of the most celebrated fighters and instructors in the grappling world. He was a multiple National Champion in Brazil, won 3 Pan American championships, medalist at the ADCC, and took a silver medal at the 1994 Sambo World Championships.

Rigan has been celebrated in major magazines, books, and instructional videos. He is a nephew of the founder of BJJ, Carlos Gracie Sr, and grew up training and teaching with Rickson, Rorion, Helio, and the rest of the famous Gracie family. His brothers, the Machado brothers, are a major force in the US with thousands of students worldwide.

"Training with Rigan was definitely an experience that changed my life. At one time, I definitely think he was the greatest grappler that walked the earth. - BJ Penn