Gi Intermediate
Lucas Lepri's variations for shutting down single-leg X and passing, from his guard passing instructional.
Passes
Escaping Single Leg X
Hiding the heel, weight placement and clearing the hooks to exit single-leg X before the leg lock.
Also called slx escape, single leg x escape, clearing slx.
Where it shows up
Related techniques
Resources
8 resources
YouTube videos
Gi Intermediate
Isaque Bahiense shows how he gets out of single-leg X, with an emphasis on posture and killing the hip foot.
Gi & no-gi Beginner
Stephan Kesting's simple approach to passing single-leg X guard, focusing on base and clearing the hook.
No-gi Intermediate
Lachlan Giles on passing single-leg X safely: protect the foot, control their hip and free the leg before working around to pass.
No-gi Intermediate
A systematic approach to passing single-leg X from Energia Martial Arts, covering the common reactions and the pass that answers each.
Gi Intermediate
Roberto Cyborg Abreu's quick way to pass the one-leg X guard by controlling the top leg and stepping out.
No-gi Intermediate
A detailed first part on escaping single-leg X, covering hiding the heel, weight placement and stepping out.
Gi Intermediate
JT Torres passes single-leg X by freeing the leg and moving to a leg drag, with the grips that stop the re-entry.