Toreando

The Toreando Pass, also known as the "Bullfighter Pass," is a fast and dynamic Guard Pass that uses lateral movement and Angles to bypass your opponent’s legs and establish a dominant position like Side Control. This pass involves controlling your opponent’s legs to move them out of your way while circling around their guard.

Goals of the Toreando Pass

Control the Legs

Create Angles

  • Use lateral movement to attack from unexpected angles, avoiding direct engagement with the opponent’s Guard.

Establish Dominant Control

Steps for the Toreando Pass

Grip the Legs

  • Grab the opponent’s pant legs, ankles, or shins, depending on whether you’re in a gi or no-gi situation.
  • Keep your arms stiff and posture upright to prevent the opponent from controlling your grips or pulling you into their guard.

Redirect the Legs

  • Push or pull the opponent’s legs to one side using your grips.
  • As you redirect their legs, step to the opposite side to create an angle for your pass.

Circle Around the Guard

  • Move laterally around their hips while keeping their legs controlled.
  • Maintain a low, athletic stance to stay balanced and avoid being off-balanced or countered.

Clear the Legs

  • Pin their legs to the mat or guide them away from your path as you move toward their side.
  • Use your hips or trailing hand to ensure their legs cannot swing back into position.

Establish Control

Key Concepts for Success

Leg Control

  • Strong grips and precise control of the opponent’s legs are essential to prevent them from re-framing or recovering guard.

Lateral Movement

  • The Toreando Pass relies on creating Angles rather than driving straight into the opponent’s guard.

Posture and Balance

  • Maintain a solid Base to avoid being swept or off-balanced.

Variations of the Toreando Pass

High-Speed Toreando

  • Focus on quick, explosive movements to overwhelm the opponent before they can react.

Pressure Toreando

  • Apply Pressure by pinning their legs to the mat and moving more methodically around their guard.

No-Gi Toreando

  • Use grips on the ankles or shins instead of pants, relying more on your body mechanics and Angles.

Common Mistakes

Weak Grips

  • Without strong grips, the opponent can easily pull their legs back into guard.

Leaning Forward

  • Overcommitting your weight forward exposes you to sweeps or submissions like Triangle Choke or Armbar.

Lack of Lateral Movement

  • If you don’t move laterally, the opponent can re-establish their guard or trap you in their Frames.

Strategy

Tip

The Toreando Pass is a blend of speed and control. Focus on sharp, precise Angles and strong grips to outmaneuver your opponent and dominate their guard!

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