Single Leg X Guard

Single Leg X Guard

A variation of X guard focusing on controlling just one of the opponent's legs. This specialized guard is particularly effective for certain sweeps and leg attacks.

Where Single Leg X Guard connects

Comes from

X Guard
X Guard
Shin To Shin Guard
Shin To Shin Guard
Single Leg X Guard

Single Leg X Guard

Leads to

Straight Ankle Lock
Backside 50/50
Outside Ashi Garami

Champions who use it

  • 1
    Kaynan DuarteBrazil ยท 4 match clips
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  • 2
    Buchecha (Marcus Almeida)Brazil ยท 2 match clips
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  • 3
    Lucas 'Bad Boy' PinheiroBrazil ยท 2 match clips
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  • 4
    Adam Wardziล„skiPoland ยท 2 match clips
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  • 5
    Paulo MiyaoBrazil ยท 1 match clip
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Technique videos

2 Single Leg X Entry and Sweep by Marcelo Garcia

2 Single Leg X Entry and Sweep by Marcelo Garcia

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The Most Important Concepts From Single Leg X Guard by Kaynan Duarte

The Most Important Concepts From Single Leg X Guard by Kaynan Duarte

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Single Leg X-Guard Sweeps & Options

Single Leg X-Guard Sweeps & Options

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How to pass it

Passing Single Leg X (Lachlan Giles)

Passing Single Leg X (Lachlan Giles)

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

Lucas Lepri teaches how to pass the one leg X guard landing on the omoplata

Lucas Lepri teaches how to pass the one leg X guard landing on the omoplata

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Sequences with this technique

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