X-Guard Technical Standup
Position Details
The X-guard technical standup allows you to stand up while keeping your opponent off-balance. By controlling their leg with your X-guard hooks, you can safely come to your feet and initiate takedowns or passes.
Key Principles
- Maintain strong X-guard hooks - one behind the knee, one on the hip
- Extend their leg to compromise their balance
- Technical standup to your feet while keeping the leg elevated
- Finish with a sweep or transition to single leg
Concepts
- Leg Isolation: X-guard isolates one leg, making it easy to manipulate
- Base Disruption: Extending their leg takes away their ability to balance
- Safe Standup: Come up at an angle, using their leg as a shield
- Multiple Finishes: Can sweep, take single leg, or transition to leg locks