Passing Through Recovery
description
Passing responses used when the opponent recovers guard during a chain—backing out just enough to re-attack and continue offense.
entries/setups
After knee cut/torreando attempts when the opponent frames and gets legs back in front → back out → torreando again / re-close distance into the next pass.
position
Open Guard
key details / teaching points
When recoveries happen, don’t reset—use the recovery to trigger a new attack (noted in the Eduardo Avelar sequence where recoveries led to backing out and torreandos).
common mistakes
Stalling after the opponent recovers guard; backing out too far and losing the chance to continue the chain.
counters & defenses
Needs Review