Adult Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Duck Under vs. the Guard Pass & Leg Work Rounds

When your partner is passing your guard, there's a moment where you can duck under and take the back. In this adult class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, we finish the month's leg work with the duck under, then run rounds to try it under pressure.

If you want a challenge that keeps you interested and gets you in shape, this is how we take a new idea from drilling into live rounds.

Inside this class

We set up the drill: the passer falls their shoulder into the leg, keeps pressure on, and slides one knee in with one leg up. To attack the back, the chest gets down low. Partners test it with more resistance, then we run rounds where the top player wins by passing and the bottom player wins by sweeping or submitting. Expect to mess it up at first, and that's fine.

Video timestamps

00:08 The duck under against the guard pass
02:33 Drill setup: shoulder into the leg
05:01 One knee in, one leg up
08:06 Pummel your leg in on the chest
18:34 Testing and adjusting in the drill
22:33 Rounds: use leg work when it fits
25:02 Rules: pass, sweep or submit
46:35 Protect your head and arm while passing

Key technical concepts

Turn defense into offense. When your partner is passing, there can be an opening to get behind them.

Drill it, then test it. A new idea is drilled first, then tried with more resistance.

It's okay to mess up. Making mistakes early is part of learning something new.

Why this work matters

Taking a new idea from drilling into live rounds teaches adults to stay patient, try things and learn from what happens. Students learn to make a plan, notice what isn't working, and try another option, and the more experienced partner sets the pace so people at every level can train hard and keep coming back.

This video is also an honest look at a normal day of training here. Nobody is performing for the camera: you see the questions, the corrections, the missed attempts, and the small wins that add up over time. If you've wondered what a class actually feels like before you walk in, this is it. Come try one, ask questions, and see for yourself.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

You don't need any wrestling or Jiu Jitsu background to start. Beginners learn the basics first, drill at a controlled pace, and build up to live training with coaching along the way. Questions are always welcome, and partners look after each other so everyone can keep training.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving adults from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Looking for a challenge, a skill to work on, and good people to train with? Contact us with your questions or book your first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

Do you learn better by drilling a move, or by trying it live and figuring it out?