Single Leg X Guard in BJJ

A guard position controlling one leg with both of yours in an X configuration, excellent for leg lock entries and sweeps.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Heel hook
  • → Ankle lock
  • → Sweeps
  • → X-guard transition

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Free the trapped leg
  • → Smash pass
  • → Back step

Techniques from Single Leg X Guard

Single Leg X Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

How to Get to Single Leg X Guard

Single Leg X Guard

From: open guard • guards

Single Leg X Guard

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Related Positions

Open Guard

Any guard position where your legs are not locked around your opponent, offering more mobility and attack options.