2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...

2 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep from Butterfly is not only a great way to score points, but to enter into other positions such as the X Guard. The Unbalance Sweep is usually the first sweep to attempt because it keeps your opponent o...

2 Part Technique - Force the opponent to expose something using a Hook Sweep. If the opponent posts a leg near you to prevent the sweep, release the Elbow Control to reach under for the X Guard Entry. Target a different X Guard Sweep d...

3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. Use your hips as weight to start rocking in 1Leg X Guard for the sweep. If the opponent presses your knees away to dismantle your guard, stop his ...

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent has a chance to transition to the seatbelt, take you down, or worse, capture his wrists and circle your hips toward one of his legs. Insert a butterfly hook between his legs and drop to the floor...

2 Part Technique - Enter into the X-Guard if your opponent posts against your Hook Sweep from Butterfly by bringing his leg onto your shoulder and inserting your second hook. If his arms are out of reach because they are posting on the...

2 Part Technique - The point of this X-Guard lesson is twofold; firstly, do not let your head dip when performing the technical stand for the Takedown Sweep. Secondly, if you notice you're being defended well against the Takedown Sweep...

3 Part Technique - Use hook sweeps with an upper body control to force the opponent into posting his leg. Exposing an opponent's leg in Hook Sweeps creates an opening to X Guard. If the opponent keeps his balance centered, unbalance th...

3 Part Technique - Don't hesitate to occupy the space under your opponent's arm with an underhook when you see it open for Over Under Control from Butterfly. Load up his base onto your butterfly hook and begin lifting him into the air ...

3 Part Technique - As you sweep from 1Leg X Guard, the opponent might post at the end, creating a situation where you both get stuck. Switch to X Guard, control the opponent's leg, press at his hip, and stand while hooking behind his l...

4 Part Technique - Electrify your body with tension to control an opponent in guard. Move the opponent in X Guard and premeditate his balance for sweeping. Control the near arm, extend, and sweep as he forces his way back. Bring the op...

2 Part Technique - Use a strong Hook Sweep to either score or force the opponent into X Guard. If the opponent crosses his feet to prevent your initial entry, torque open his legs by extending your X Guard and controlling his near leg.