Reverse X-Guard
Variation of:
Open Guard
A leg-entanglement open guard where the leg positions are reversed relative to standard X-Guard: the inside leg hooks the opponent's hip while the outside leg hooks underneath to the front of the hip (opposite of standard X-Guard's leg arrangement). Offers stronger off-balancing toward the opponent's front, opening up sweeps and a strong platform for leg locks. Commonly entered from Butterfly Guard or Single Leg X Guard.
Alternative Names
- BJJ: Reverse X-Guard, Reverse X
Techniques (4)
Reverse X-Guard Sweep
A lift-based sweep off Reverse X-Guard's reversed leg configuration — off-balancing the opponent to…
View DetailsStraight Ankle Lock
A foot lock that hyperextends the ankle joint by applying pressure against the Achilles tendon.
View DetailsCommon Transitions
From here, you can go to
Sweep
- Knee-on-Belly Bottom Top Gi & No-Gi
You can arrive here from
Transition
- Butterfly Guard — Enter Reverse X-Guard Bottom Bottom Gi & No-Gi
- Shin on Shin Guard — Enter Reverse X-Guard Bottom Bottom Gi & No-Gi
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