How to Attack from the Guard Pass with Jason Rau (Rau Drag Study)

We explore a powerful guard-passing technique known as the Rau Drag, name after Jason Rau. Going against the traditional Jiu-Jitsu philosophy of ‘Position before Submission,’ this method flips the script by leading to submissions threats before even fully passing the guard, which can also make passing the guard easier.

We break down the Rau Drag step by step, showing how it works from the split squat or headquarters position, where you leverage forward pressure to force your opponent to frame, creating an opening for a submission. You’ll see how this approach allows you to seamlessly transition from guard passing directly into submission attacks like the Kimura and back takes.

Whether you’re a fan of the Kimura, armbars, or other submission techniques, the Rau Drag offers an innovative way to combine submissions and passing. Additionally, we feature competitive examples from athletes like Dante Leon and showcase how you can incorporate this technique into your game.

We’ll also discuss how this strategy fits into a broader concept of creating dilemmas for your opponent—forcing them to choose between conceding position or risking submission.

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Dynamic No-Gi Passing And Attacking by Jason Rau – https://digitsu.com/programs/dynamic-no-gi-passing-and-attacking-jason-rau

Video Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:14 – Jason Rau Drag
03:33 – Rau Drag Kimura Trap Back Take
04:35 – Clearing Knee Shield from Split Squat
06:31 – Split Squat Pass Entries
09:52 – Jason Rau Commentary
11:44 – Dante Leon Commentary
15:43 – Guard Pass and Submission Dilemma

Links
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Jason Rau’s Patreon (Technique, Commentary, Rolls, and more) – https://www.patreon.com/Jasonraubjj/
The Ultimate Dante Leon 2023 Supercut – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZHwFGeC5cA
Lex Fridman – B-Team Discussing Jason Rau – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ6PACCBy8&t=9047s

Digitsu Course Links
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Dynamic No-Gi Passing And Attacking by Jason Rau – https://digitsu.com/programs/dynamic-no-gi-passing-and-attacking-jason-rau
Get the Digitsu Free Preview (+1 hour of videos feat. Mason Fowler, Eddie Cummings, Jon Calestine, Jason Rau, & more.):
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