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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Ep. 86: Open Guard Series: X Guard