Renzo Gracie is viewed as one of the greatest BJJ artists ever, and an inspiration to many. his mission being to pass on his skills and wisdom - here he shows you how to execute a perfect guard pass.

Skill: Guard Pass to Kneebar

1. Renzo starts opening the guard by posturing up and placing his right hand on Ali’s throat and his left hand on his hip.

2. Renzo starts to stand up to open Ali’s guard. Keeping his head behind his right hand, Renzo places his right foot forward near to Ali’s left hip.

3. Keeping his left foot back, Renzo stands up forcing a lot of pressure on to Ali’s left side.

4. Renzo drops his right knee inwards towards Ali’s left hip, the pressure causes Ali to open up his closed guard.

5. Renzo withdraws his right hand from Ali’s throat and starts to make an underhook on his left leg.

6. Hugging Ali’s left leg tight with his right arm, Renzo drops his left knee in and over the top of Ali’s hip.

7. Renzo brings his left arm around the back of Ali’s leg, to hold it tight as he starts to drop his left side towards the floor.

8. Renzo slides his underhooking right arm up as high as possible towards Ali’s foot.

9. Renzo grips his right wrist with his left hand, cinching his knees tight together he throws his hips in towards Ali’s knee to hyperextend the knee joint, forcing the tap.