2 Part Technique - When the opponent stands to break your Closed Guard, you must initiate the opening first. Hold onto the 2on1 Control and push with your feet to reset into the Butterfly Guard. Grab behind the opponent's lead leg and ...

2 Part Technique - 1Leg Xguard Entry from a Traditional Butterfly Guard Hook Sweep using Collar and Arm control with 2 Sweeping variations. Sometimes its difficult to get the Over Under control, so the Collar and Arm control is a great...

2 Part Technique - The opponent stands to pass your Butterfly Guard. This is a great opportunity to transition into the 1leg Xguard and start sweeping.

3 Part Technique - If offensive, the opponent will create an opening for the 1 Leg X Guard Entry by planting a foot right before an aggressive guard pass. If defensive, he will retreat to sitting instead. Continue to use the 2on1 Contr...

2 Part Technique - Often, the opponent will defend your initial 1 Leg X Guard entry by using a strong foot hook to block. Counter by pulling the opponent even further, almost into a mount type position, with your control on his leg. Us...

3 Part Technique - The Double Under is a very dominant control, so the opponent will immediately counter by pummeling for the neutral Over Under Control. Trap his under hook and twist the opponent, while using the Hook Sweep to score. ...

3 Part Technique - Become compact to prevent the opponent from fully Knee Sliding. Concentrate on breaking the opponent's top control first, which will allow you to start creating distance to recover. Start working the 1Leg X Guard ent...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent secures your collar after taking a step inside, remove his grip and gain control over his sleeve. Bring your hook inside for Single Leg Control and push his arm across his body to clear space to enter...

2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...

2 Part Technique - Switch to the Deep Half Guard if you lose control over your opponent's head and arm during the a Hook Sweep with Collar & Elbow Control. As you spin underneath, catch his ankle with your hand and wedge your shin into...

3 Part Technique - As the opponent prepares to pressure forward to pass, a space underneath his lead leg will be open. Depending on which leg is foward and your preferred 1 Leg X Guard Side, will signal your next move. For example, Mar...

2 Part Technique - How you enter into the 1Leg X-Guard is dependent upon two different scenarios when your opponent is standing and has stepped inside your Butterfly Guard. Begin by assuming Single Leg Control by circling your hook acr...