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Hook Sweep transition into 1Leg Xguard with 2 Sweep variations
     

3 Part Technique - 1Leg Xguard Entry from a Traditional Hook Sweep with Over Under Control from the Butterfly Guard with 2 Sweep variations.
1Leg Xguard Entry from a Hook Sweep with Collar and Arm control
     

2 Part Technique - 1Leg Xguard Entry from a Traditional Butterfly Guard Hook Sweep using Collar and Arm control with 2 Sweeping variations. Sometimes its difficult to get the Over Under control, so the Collar and Arm control is a great...
Xguard Entry from the Hook Sweep with 2 Sweeps
     

2 Part Technique - Xguard Entry from the Butterfly Guard Hook Sweep. This instructional also shows 2 sweeps from Xguard gripping the opponent's hands.
Posted: 5843 days ago
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1leg Xguard from a Standing Opponent
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent stands to pass your Butterfly Guard. This is a great opportunity to transition into the 1leg Xguard and start sweeping.
Posted: 5808 days ago
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Double Leg and 1 Leg Xguard Entry from Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent tries to pass the guard while standing, they are exposed for the Double Leg from Guard. If the opponent's base is too wide to reach the far leg, transition into the 1Leg Xguard. Now, rock your hips ba...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Standing Opponent and transition into X Guard with Unbalance X Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - When the opponent stands to break your Closed Guard, you must initiate the opening first. Hold onto the 2on1 Control and push with your feet to reset into the Butterfly Guard. Grab behind the opponent's lead leg and ...
X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     

2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
Double Under Control Hook Lift to Xguard Entry and X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - While hand fighting sometimes the opponent will open their elbows when retreating. This exposes them for the Double Under Control. Open the game by lifting the opponent in the air. This gives you many options, such a...
Maintaining the Xguard with Unbalance Sweep and Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Xguard against an opponent passing from the knees, but against a standing opponent as well. Continue to keep an opponent off balance using your hooks, stretching them back and forth. This wil...
X Guard Entry from Butterfly, Ankle Trap Sweep and Roll Over Sweep from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - When an opponent stands against your Butterfly they are exposed for the X Guard Entry. Make sure you have all the techniques in place to finish the Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, because you may not be able to re-esta...
Posted: 5728 days ago
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1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep, Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - When your opponent puts a knee up you know he is about to pass aggressively, which is similar to a sprinter's stance. At this moment his leg is exposed to a 1 Leg X Guard Entry. Whether your opponent stands or remain...
Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep from Butterfly is not only a great way to score points, but to enter into other positions such as the X Guard. The Unbalance Sweep is usually the first sweep to attempt because it keeps your opponent o...
2on1 Control, Pull Guard, X Guard Unbalance Sweep, Push Kick Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The X Guard Entry used is similar to the beginning of the Tripod Sweep, so your opponent may not expect the transition. Finish using the basic ...
2on1 Control, Pull Guard, Tripod Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...
2on1 Control, 1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep, Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - If offensive, the opponent will create an opening for the 1 Leg X Guard Entry by planting a foot right before an aggressive guard pass. If defensive, he will retreat to sitting instead. Continue to use the 2on1 Contr...
2on1 Control, Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, Double Under Hook Control, Guillotine from Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - The 2on1 Control is an essential control to initialize linking together offensive techniques. You can chain together Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweeps, X-Guard Entry to Takedown Sweep, to the Double Under Hook Con...
2on1 Control, 1 Leg X Guard Hook Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent commonly exposes a 1 Leg X Guard Entry when trying to break the 2on1 Control from Butterfly. He may still continue to attempt breaking the control, but will put himself in position for the 1 Leg X Guard ...
1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep from 1 Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Often, the opponent will defend your initial 1 Leg X Guard entry by using a strong foot hook to block. Counter by pulling the opponent even further, almost into a mount type position, with your control on his leg. Us...
Posted: 5580 days ago
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Over Under Control Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep is not only a great way to score, but to enter into X Guard when the opponent posts a leg to defend. Transition into X Guard from the new opening by forcing his leg onto your shoulder. If the opponent ...
1 Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1 Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control
     

2 Part Technique - It's better to switch to Open or Butterfly Guard before the opponent forces your Closed Guard open and dictates what happens next. Break the collar grip if needed, press your foot against the opponent's hip to extend...
1 Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, Hook Sweep variation from 1 Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will lead with a leg pointed towards you and have no space for the normal 1 Leg X Guard entry using your butterfly hook. Instead, use the 1 Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control. Lean back with...
Double Under Control Hook Lift, Over Under Control Hook Sweep, Inverted Armbar, 1 Leg X Guard Entry
     

3 Part Technique - The Double Under is a very dominant control, so the opponent will immediately counter by pummeling for the neutral Over Under Control. Trap his under hook and twist the opponent, while using the Hook Sweep to score. ...
1 Leg X Guard from Single Leg Control, Single Leg from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Retreat temporarily by scooting away if you are not ready when an opponent rushes to pass standing. Bring your shin inside and establish a Single Leg Control to prepare the 1 Leg X Guard entry. If the opponent contin...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Force the opponent to expose something using a Hook Sweep. If the opponent posts a leg near you to prevent the sweep, release the Elbow Control to reach under for the X Guard Entry. Target a different X Guard Sweep d...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, Hook Lift, Inverted Armbar
     

2 Part Technique - Substitute with the Collar and Elbow Control if you cannot secure the Over Under Control for the Hook Sweep. The opponent will commonly post an arm or leg to defend the sweep, so recognize what he is exposing. If a l...
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