Standing Guard Pass from Lovato Jr.

This pass includes a couple of good principles to keep in mind. First is the guard passing posture itself. This is the guard pass posture I saw Gregor Gracie using a lot in the 2009 Mundial: leg pressure, collar grip, knee/elbow connection, control of the off leg.

The second interesting principle is the idea of straigtening your arm to deal with the attempt to put in the spider hook. A bent arm is far easier to hook than a straight one.

And third is the idea of switching the legs. One of my mantras for developing my guard passing skills from standing is the idea that you defeat the guard with your legs, not your hands or your grips. This idea of switching legs as shown in this guard pass is another good example of this.