Breaking the Guard

Why great pressure passing isn't about strength—it's about breaking structure. 

I think every grappler knows the feeling.

You roll with someone who doesn't necessarily look stronger than you, yet the moment they get on top, they feel impossibly heavy.

Escaping becomes exhausting.

Every movement feels impossible.

So what actually creates that kind of pressure?

I believe the answer lies in structure.

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