The torreando pass is a classic guard pass using collar control and hip movement to bypass the guard.
Swing your hips toward their head while maintaining collar control. This movement sweeps their legs away while you pass to side control.
Attack torreando when they are defending other threats or when their legs are less active. Avoid against opponents with excellent hip mobility.
Defeat torreando by maintaining guard frame and controlling the wrist. Create space before the full hip swing is completed.
Most practitioners develop functional competency with Torreando Pass Variations within 3β6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery β the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents β typically takes 1β2 years.
Yes. Torreando Pass Variations is part of the core BJJ curriculum and taught at all belt levels. Beginners should focus on the fundamental mechanics and concepts before refining advanced entries.
3β5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time β consistency matters more than volume.
BJJ is a linked system. Torreando Pass Variations flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.
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Get Free Access βMaintain constant pressure and hip connection as you move around. Use your shoulder to push into their hip or thigh, making it difficult for them to create space and bring their legs back up.
A common mistake is not committing to the pass and stopping short, allowing the opponent to recover. Another is to let your hips get too high, giving them an easy opportunity to shrimp or bridge.
Against butterfly guard, focus on controlling one of their legs with your knee and stepping over the other. Keep your weight heavy on their hips and chest, and be ready to transition to side control immediately.