Single Leg X Entry

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.

John Danaher clip on flowing from X-guard into a leg entanglement and the heel hook when the sweep is defended.

From half guard into the RDLR hook, off-balance with the cross collar, then shin-on-shin to single-leg X and full X-guard before sweeping.

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.

Gold BJJ on moving between single-leg X and X-guard, showing the leg and hip adjustments that connect the two positions.

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.

Quick comparison of K-guard and single leg X as starting points for the straight ankle lock.

Emily Kwok drills the switch between single-leg X and X-guard in both directions, useful for building the reflex to change guards when a sweep stalls.