X Guard Attacks

X Guard for competition. Reading what they give you to score points and secure dominant positions.

Flow outline

  1. X Guard

    • Key detail: usually set x guard to control your opponent's base and create sweeping opportunities. from here, you can attack with technical stand-ups or transition to leg attacks depending on their defensive reactions

  2. X Guard Collar Sleeve

    • If they frame, usually utilize collar sleeve grips to control posture and create kuzushi for sweeps. grip-based approach allows you to float opponents and execute lumber jack sweeps when they defend by standing tall

  3. Come Up To Top Position

    • Secure top position after successful sweeps to score points and set dominant control. From here, you can advance to mount, attack submissions, or keep pressure for tournament advantages

  4. Finish Backside 50/50 Heel Hook

    • Execute the heel hook submission from backside 50/50 position. leg attack can secure immediate victory in competition when opponents pressure into your X Guard defense

  5. Take The Back

    • Secure back control from 70/30 position to score 4 points and work toward rear naked choke submissions. high-scoring position gives you maximum control in tournament matches

  6. Finish On Top Position

    • Often set dominant top control after kuzushi and technical stand-up sequences. position allows you to score passing points and work toward submissions or mount. Don’t force it

  7. Finish Triangle

    • Complete the triangle choke submission when opponents create space near your hip. high-percentage submission can end matches quickly in competition. Timing beats strength

  8. Finish On Top

    • Secure top position after lumber jack sweeps to score points and set passing opportunities. gives you control to work toward side control or mount

  9. Finish In Leg Drag Position

    • most of the time achieve leg drag position after lumber jack sweeps to score passing points and advance toward back takes or mount. dominant passing position creates multiple scoring opportunities

  10. Finish On Top Position

    • Secure top control after tomoe nage throws when opponents drive into you. gives you immediate points and dominant position to work submissions

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