Movements

Torreando (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)

Torreando is a style of guard pass where the top player moves the legs aside and circles around them to reach stronger control.

Beginner Translation

You steer the legs out of your way and run around the guard instead of forcing straight through it.

What It Does

Torreando helps the passer use angle, speed, and direction changes to beat the legs before the guard can reset.

Where You See It

You see torreando against open guard, especially when the top player has grips and wants to redirect the legs before settling to side control.

Why It Matters

Beginners learn that some passes win by moving around the guard instead of smashing into it.