📍 Positions

What is X-Guard in BJJ?

Quick Definition

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

Full Explanation

X-guard is an underneath position where your legs form an X around one of your opponent's legs while they're standing. One foot hooks behind their knee, the other on their hip. It's extremely powerful for sweeps - you can technical standup sweep, overhead sweep, or transition to leg locks. Marcelo Garcia revolutionized this guard. It requires getting underneath them, usually from butterfly or single leg X.

Examples in Context

"Once I got to X-guard, the sweep was easy"

"X-guard is great against standing opponents"

Related Terms

Butterfly Guard

A seated guard with your feet hooked inside your opponent's thighs.

Single Leg X-Guard

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

Sweep

A technique from guard that reverses position, putting you on top.

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