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/ IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/ Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/ Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/