Passing · No-gi
Clear the knee shield for a no-gi knee cut
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Reposition around the blocking knee before returning to the cutting angle.
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Knee shield half guard · Passing guard No-gi variation
WATCH VIDEO · 2 min section · 0:00–1:05
Opens the video · No-gi demonstrationKnee Shield to Knee Cut by JT Torres
JT Torres
Setup & key ideas
Also called knee shield to knee slice
Before you start
- A knee-cut attempt with their shield inserted and access to the hip and knee.
Key ideas
- Contain the shield under your torso while maintaining hip control.
- Return toward the center to rebuild the elbow barrier inside their thigh.
- Return to the cutting angle with the shield excluded, then clear the remaining leg before settling.
Common pitfalls
- Returning to the cutting angle before restoring inside control lets the shield block you again.
- Treating removal of the shield alone as a completed pass.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Side control · In control
The shield, trapped foot and remaining frames clear before you settle the pin.