X-Guard

X-Guard – Grappling Technique

This page provides details on how to do the X-Guard and how to utilize this technique in various attacks and submissions. The X-Guard is a grappling technique where a person on the ground can attack and sweep a standing opponent. This technique is used in martial arts systems such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. As martial arts students learn to utilize this maneuver, they should also study X-Guard Sweeps.

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What is X-Guard?

X-Guard – Common Mistakes

Instructional Video for the X-Guard

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