Cartwheel <strong>Pass</strong>: Advanced <strong>Technique</strong>
BJJBJJ App Team·⏱️ 1 min read·🔄 Mar 31, 2026
Master cartwheel pass — timing, leg positioning, and explosive hip movement.
Contents
Overview
The cartwheel pass is an advanced technique using explosive hip movement and leg positioning to bypass guard defenses.
Setup Phase
- Establish control of their legs
- Position yourself perpendicular to their body
- Base yourself with both arms
Explosive Hip Movement
Drive your hips explosively, rotating your body like a cartwheel. This momentum carries you past their legs and into side control.
Timing and Positioning
Attack cartwheel when they are posturing up or when their leg control is loose. The explosiveness overcomes their frame.
Landing and Control
Complete the cartwheel into a solid side control or knee on belly position. Recovery from the cartwheel momentum is important for stability.