Toreando Pass
Also known as bullfighter pass, torreando, outside passing
An outside guard pass that controls the legs and redirects them away while the passer circles to the hips and shoulders.
At a glance
- Family
- Guard pass
- Format
- Gi
- Level
- Fundamental
- Connections
- 4 techniques
Concept
What it is
The toreando pass uses pants or ankle grips to steer the guard player's legs away from the passer's path. Instead of forcing through the center, the passer creates an outside lane, circles around the knees, and then closes distance to prevent recovery.
The pass is most effective as part of a movement chain. If the guard player squares the hips, the passer can switch sides, enter a knee cut, or convert to a leg drag. The critical moment is the transition from leg control to upper-body control.
Core mechanics
Key principles
- Move the legs and your feet at the same time.
- Keep the guard player's knees pointed away from your passing lane.
- Close the shoulder distance before releasing leg grips.
- Change direction when the hips begin to square.
System map
How it connects
Jiu-jitsu techniques work in sequences. These are common conceptual routes in, productive next steps, and the defensive priorities that shape the exchange.
Common entries
Open guard
Secure both pant legs or ankles before the guard player establishes upper-body grips.
Spider guard break
Clear the feet from the arms and immediately redirect the knees.
Standing pass
Use posture and mobile footwork to create an outside angle.
Next actions
Side control
Block the near hip and climb to the shoulders after circling the knees.
Leg drag
Direct both knees across one hip when the guard player follows the pass.
Knee cut
Step into the center when the opponent retracts a leg to recover.
Defensive priorities
Grip fighting
Prevent stable pants grips before extending the legs.
Hip square
Follow the passer with the hips while keeping the knees between both bodies.
Frames and sit-up
Build an upper-body frame or seated connection as the passer circles.
Competition connections
Athletes associated with Toreando Pass
Keep exploring
Related techniques
Guard
Spider Guard
A sleeve-control guard that places one or both feet on the opponent's arms to manage distance, break posture, and create sweeping angles.
Pass
Leg-Drag Pass
A passing position that directs both of the guard player's knees across one hip, exposing the side and often the back.
Pass
Knee-Cut Pass
A pressure pass that drives one knee across the opponent's thigh while controlling the upper body and clearing the hips.
Position
Side Control
A top pin across the opponent's torso that controls the shoulders and hips while opening routes to mount, back control, and submissions.
Rules and reference sources
Rules evolve. The official organizer documents below are the source of truth for competition legality; the guide above explains the technique conceptually.