Position

X Guard

Both feet hook one of opponent's legs in an X shape. High-percentage sweep platform popularised by Marcelo Garcia. Entered from open guard when a leg comes through. Extend both legs to lift and roll for the x-sweep, or climb to the back if they turn to face you.

How to reach X Guard

Common entry paths:

Options from X Guard

From X Guard, you can:

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