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X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, X Guard Reentry vs Takedown Escape, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Enter into the X-Guard if your opponent posts against your Hook Sweep from Butterfly by bringing his leg onto your shoulder and inserting your second hook. If his arms are out of reach because they are posting on the...
Hip Roll Escape vs Back Control, Straight Roll Turtle Escape, Partial X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - You have to be prepared to defend against an opponent who takes your back from a more traditional position rather than with the more superior Seatbelt Control. If he runs behind your hips as you attempt the Hip Roll ...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, Push Kick Sweep from Butterfly, Single Leg from Butterfly
     
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3 Part Technique - The principle of chaining your attacks is a vital concept for high-level grappling, in that, you must be ready to answer your opponent's counter to your initial set-up. If you can account for the variety of ways in w...
X Guard Entry, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - The crux of this lesson isn't so much about a particular guard or technique, inasmuch as it is a call for emphasis on establishing the top position after a successful sweep. Too often will a sweep go to waste and not...
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X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, X Guard Reentry vs Takedown Escape, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - The point of this X-Guard lesson is twofold; firstly, do not let your head dip when performing the technical stand for the Takedown Sweep. Secondly, if you notice you're being defended well against the Takedown Sweep...
Double Collar Control, Hook Lift from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry, Hook Sweep Variation, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, Single Leg Takedown
     
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3 Part Technique - If your opponent avoids the hand fight, seize both of his collars for Double Collar Control from Butterfly, perform the Hook Lift, and capture the Inverted Armbar when he posts on the mat. If he posts too quickly or ...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, Partial X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control
     
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2 Part Technique - After breaking off your opponent's collar grip from his Knee Slide attempt, he may sprawl on your leg into a fold pass if you look to lift him with your hook. Prevent him from circling around to side control, and use...
Back Escape vs Back Mount, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     
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2 Part Technique - Arguably, the most dominant position in all of jiu-jitsu is Back Mount (on top, both hooks set). Luckily, it isn't a place you will typically find yourself defending from unless facing an opponent who is much taller ...
Collar & Elbow Control, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Double Collar Control, Hook Lift from Butterfly, X Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting from Butterfly is a matter of avoiding your opponent's grips onto your legs and seizing grips of your own to off-balance him and get the sweep. Retract your feet if see him reach for them and when the t...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Roll Over Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Use hook sweeps with an upper body control to force the opponent into posting his leg. Exposing an opponent's leg in Hook Sweeps creates an opening to X Guard. If the opponent keeps his balance centered, unbalance th...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control, Collar & Elbow Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry
     
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2 Part Technique - After winning the hand fighting battle for your grips to set up a sweep, you have to act quickly because it won't be long before your opponent resets himself and you lose the opportunity to score. Use 2on1 Control to...
Hand Fighting, 2on1 Control, Over Under Control, Hook Sweep, Double Under Control, Hook Lift, Partial X Guard Entry, Roll Over Sweep, Collar & Elbow Control
     
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3 Part Technique - Hand fight for 2on1 Control from Butterfly and when your opponent retreats back or tries to break free, scooch in closer and apply Over Under Control for the Hook Sweep. If he is keen to this set-up, look for Double ...
Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - When your opponent prevents you from sweeping him with the Cross Arm & Belt Sweep by posturing up, pull him on top of you into 1Leg X Guard. If you cannot pull him directly on, push him off to the side for the entry....
Double Collar Control from Butterfly, Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, X Guard Entry
     
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2 Part Technique - The Hook Lift from Butterfly aided with Double Collar Control is a versatile way to engage your opponent and disrupt his base from underneath. Let him slip off of one of your hooks, and capture his leg with an overho...
Reverse Hook Sweep vs Folding Pass, Partial X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Having your knees folded together by your opponent's chest does not equate with having to lay flat onto your back. Sit up and snatch his belt into your hand and elevate him off of pass with the Reverse Hook Sweep. If...
Strong Hip Escape vs Double Under Control, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown
     
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3 Part Technique - Use strong pedaling motions with your legs to hip escape away against an opponent clamping down on your hips from guard. The opponent may keep his elbows tucked inside to prevent submission attacks, so search for 2on...
Guillotine from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, X Guard Entry
     
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3 Part Technique - The Guillotine is available from the Butterfly Guard if you snap your opponent's head down, especially if he decides to attack your legs. If he tries to pry his neck free by backpedaling, quickly secure Single Leg Co...
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Don't hesitate to occupy the space under your opponent's arm with an underhook when you see it open for Over Under Control from Butterfly. Load up his base onto your butterfly hook and begin lifting him into the air ...
Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, 2on1, Reverse Hook Sweep, X Guard Sweep
     
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3 Part Technique - Pay attention to your opponent's entry into your Butterfly Guard, he may try to reach for either your collar or an underhook. Halt his forward progress by placing your feet on his hips, especially if he makes his gri...
Frame Escape vs Underhook and Head Control, Single Leg vs Side Control, Shin-In Sweep from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - If your opponent gets past your legs, frame against his attempt to establish Underhook & Head Control and try to recover back your guard. If his legs are out of range of yours, duck your head underneath his body and ...
Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard, Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - One of the most common entries into the X-Guard is from an opponent posting his leg out against your Hook Sweep from Butterfly. Sweeping from the X-Guard is a matter of feeling out your opponent's base and choosing t...
X Guard Takedown, X Guard Reentry vs Takedown Escape, Jumping on the Back
     
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2 Part Technique - There are no foolproof sweeps, so your opponent will always have a chance, albeit slim, to correctly post against your attempt; with that said, make sure you keep tight on the posting limbs you choose to check so tha...
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - If the Hook Sweep from Butterfly doesn't score, it will at the very least open up your opponent's base for entry into more high percentage attacks, e.g. into the X-Guard. Keep your hooks strong, because he may try to...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, X Guard Takedown,
     
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3 Part Technique - Use 2on1 control to force the opponent into posting his foot, exposing underneath his leg. Your foot will act as a hook to bring the opponent's leg to you, transitioning into Partial X Guard. Create the room needed t...
Armdrag from Butterfly, Armdrag Leg Catch to X-Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - The Armdrag from Butterfly Guard is a versatile and dynamic transition that can lead directly to the Back with Seatbelt Control, or even to the X-Guard when he defends by stepping up. Hand-Fight to gain the cross und...
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