Marcelo Garcia shows two ways into single-leg X and the basic backward sweep that follows. Short, clear and the foundation for everything else in the position.
Entries
Entries
Entering SLX from butterfly, shin-to-shin, half guard, RDLR and failed X-guard sweeps.
Single Leg X Bottom · Single Leg X-Guard
The other side: Single Leg X Top
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YouTube videos
Chewjitsu shows how a butterfly guard sweep attempt naturally opens the door to X-guard or single-leg X when the opponent stands or posts. A simple, beginner-friendly link between the guards.
Chewjitsu shows how a failed butterfly or hook sweep hands you single-leg X if you keep hold of the leg. Simple entry for people starting to play the position.
Ffion Davies uses shin-on-shin to get under a standing opponent into single-leg X and sweep. Part of Jason Scully's no-gi guard attacks course.
Lachlan Giles on how he plays single-leg X: getting there, the details that keep the opponent stuck, and the sweeps and follow-ups that come off it.
Lachlan Giles moves from De La Riva to single-leg X when the opponent steps, with live rolling examples showing the timing.
The shin-to-shin entry to single-leg X explained step by step: hook the shin, pull the opponent forward and slide underneath into the position.
12 Entrances to Single Leg X
Evo BJJ YouTube
Twelve different entries to single-leg X from butterfly, shin-to-shin, De La Riva, half guard and standing. A catalogue to pick from rather than a deep dive on any one.