📍 Positions

What is Single Leg X-Guard in BJJ?

Also known as: SLX, Ashi garami

Quick Definition

A guard controlling one leg with your legs forming an X shape.

Full Explanation

Single leg X (also called ashi garami or SLX) is a guard where you control one of your opponent's legs with both of your legs in an X configuration. One foot goes on their hip while the other hooks behind their knee. It is a powerful sweeping position and a major entry point for leg locks. Single leg X bridges the gap between traditional guard play and the modern leg lock game.

Examples in Context

"I swept him from single leg X and came on top"

"Single leg X is my entry to the leg lock game"

Related Terms

X-Guard

A guard with your legs forming an X under your standing opponent.

Ashi Garami

A leg entanglement position used to control and attack the legs.

Ankle Lock

A leg lock attacking the ankle by extending the foot.

Heel Hook

A devastating leg lock attacking the knee by rotating the heel.

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