Favorite technique for passing the guard

[Ryan Clinton]

I pretty much suck on top no matter what, but I've noticed I'm having an impossibly hard time passing the guard lately. I was hoping maybe people could post some of their favorite/go-to guard passes in hopes of finding some techniques that will work well for me. If you happen to have videos that would be awesome. Thanks guys.

[Benjamin Frank]

I like to use: Boys Town, hopping up to my feet and pushing down on a knee, or a Popovitch pass. There is no sure way to get past a good guard, you just got to look for an opening.

When I first started Jiu Jitsu, I had a lot of problems breaking the guard as well. Once you get good with your balance, hopping up to your feet and pushing down on one knee with both hands should do you well.

[Ryan Clinton]

Thanks Benjamin

[Brian Rowe]

I agree. Standing up, breaking the legs open, and then working my Marcelo passes is my go-to. I have trouble passing the full guard from my knees as well. Just takes reps though...

[Mike Dewitt Jr]

Far side underhook kneeslice is my fave, but I have been popping up to my feet and marcelo passing.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

The Arona Slam seems to break my guard open every time.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

lol sorry, wrong copy and paste

[VJ Bella]

biceps control..stand up...eliminats 90% of his attacks (if he opens up his legs to attack your legs just turn and kick out)

[Ehsan_Karam]

First of all keep a knee in the middle, don't let a guy ever close his guard around you. Don't get stuck in the mind set that you have to go into his guard and pass it. You can choose to simply disengage and back away. If I'm up against a good guard player I may disengage and re-approach as many times as necessary to pass without landing in full guard. even passing to half and starting from there can be helpful.

[Jonathan Wylie]