# What is a guard pass?

A guard pass moves you from inside your opponent's guard to a dominant position like side control or mount. Passing guard is one of the most important skills in BJJ - without it, you cannot advance position against a skilled guard player. Passes can be pressure-based, speed-based, or use misdirectio...

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