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X-Guard Retention & Recovery Techniques
     

Marcelo explains high-level retention tactics for keeping the X-Guard against an opponent committed to freeing his back-leg. If he tries to vault over your knee to mat, meet his hip with your hand to ward away his Mount until you can r...
Spin Retention from 1LXG vs Back Step
     

Catch the opponent's back leg as he swings around to crack open your 1 Leg X-Guard. Stay compact and continue with his rotation to come up and reverse the position.
Posted: 3363 days ago
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Armdrag Leg Catch Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

Marcelo and... Scott?... help Orlando develop kuzushi for his Overhead Sweep off of a Countered Armdrag attempt. If your opponent steps up to block your Armdrag from Seated/Butterfly Guard by stepping his leg up to the outside, grab th...
Spin Retention vs Back Step, Breaking Grips from 1Leg X Guard
     

Marcelo helps Joel understand how to reset his 1LX Guard after his opponent grabs onto his ankle. Use your bottom leg to kick yourself deeper underneath and also use it to flag out, preventing the backstep. Use your free hand to reach ...
Spin Retention vs Rolling Back Take
     

You've secured 1 Leg X Guard, yet the opponent rolls through in an effort to find your back. Navigate through his spin by using your right leg and shin to sustain control.
Posted: 3867 days ago
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Spin Retention vs Back Step
     

Ali and Marcelo talk about how to maintain 1Leg X Guard after an opponent whips over to the outside in a Back Step. It is important to frame away and keep distance to reset; if nogi try pushing the hip, shoulder, chest, or throat. If g...
1Leg X Guard Retention
     

Marcelo walks around his class to offer tips on 1-Leg X-Guard Retention: The Single-Leg X-Guard Position (a.k.a. One-Legged X, Anaconda-Guard, Kuzure-Ashi-Garami, et al.) is oftentimes best used as a method of keeping a much larger and...
1LXG Entry vs Crossed Legs
     

Marcelo describes how to peel open the opponent's legs as he crosses them against your 1 Leg X-Guard Entry.
1Leg X Guard Retention
     

Marcelo advises Rush and Phil on aspects of 1Leg-X retention: If your opponent clears your foot off of their hip and hops over your knee, be prepared to meet heavy pressure as they look to close the distance after spinning around to fa...
Obviating the Knee-Reap
     

Marcelo advises a student to be consciously aware of the specific configuration of leg entanglement he opts to employ in gi competition: Be wary of the direction your toes point when setting the exterior hook of your Single-Leg X-Guard...
1Leg X Guard Retention
     

Marcelo shows how he handles countermeasures against his Single-Leg X-Guard: If your opponent attempts to dismantle the configuration of your One-Legged X-Guard; 1-Leg X (a.k.a. Anaconda-Guard, Sucuri, Noose, Foot-Lock Guard, Standard-...
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