X Guard

X Guard

A guard position where one of the opponent's legs is elevated between the practitioner's legs in an X formation. This position is excellent for sweeps and leg attacks.

Where X Guard connects

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X Guard

X Guard

Champions who use it

  • 1
    Yuri SimรตesBrazil ยท 7 match clips
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  • 2
    Bruno MalfacineBrazil ยท 3 match clips
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  • 3
    William James WilsonUnited States ยท 3 match clips
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  • 4
    Paulo MiyaoBrazil ยท 2 match clips
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  • 5
    Lucas LepriBrazil ยท 2 match clips
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Technique videos

The BEST Guard In BJJ... X Guard

The BEST Guard In BJJ... X Guard

Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu

New to X Guard in BJJ? ( Start with this Fundamental Sweep )

New to X Guard in BJJ? ( Start with this Fundamental Sweep )

Chewjitsu

7 BJJ X Guard Drills ( Entries and Sweeps )

7 BJJ X Guard Drills ( Entries and Sweeps )

Chewjitsu

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How to pass it

Passing the X-Guard with JT Torres

Passing the X-Guard with JT Torres

Felipe Simplicio

Rafael Mendes | Falling Into Leg Drag from X-Guard | artofjiujitsu.com

Rafael Mendes | Falling Into Leg Drag from X-Guard | artofjiujitsu.com

ART OF JIU JITSU

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Sequences with this technique

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