X-Guard in BJJ

A powerful sweeping guard with both legs forming an X under your opponent.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Technical standup sweep
  • → Overhead sweep
  • → Leg lock entries

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Post
  • → Hip pressure
  • → Back step

Techniques from X-Guard

X-Guard Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

X-Guard Technical Standup Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

X-Guard Overhead Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

X-Guard Ankle Pick Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

X-Guard Dummy Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★

X-Guard to Single Leg

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

X-Guard Retention

transitions • purple belt • ★★★

How to Get to X-Guard

X-Guard

From: open guard • guards

X-Guard Retention

From: x guard • transitions

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Related Positions

Mount

A dominant top position sitting on your opponent's torso with both knees on the ground.

Open Guard

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