Ep. 86: Open Guard Series: X Guard

This week, X gon' give it to ya! Steve and Matt discuss X guard and its variants. X guard, while an advanced position and difficult to enter, is an incredibly powerful position that's especially effective against larger opponents.

There are three primary types of X guard:

• X guard - best used when you're right underneath your opponent- Single leg X guard - best used when controlling the far leg is a challenge- Reverse X guard - best used when your opponent is leaning forward.
  Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/- Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/- Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/- Center of Gravity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/- Double Trouble
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/- Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/- Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/- Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/- Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/- Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
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