X Guard Chronicles: The One Jiu Jitsu Guard To Rule Them All

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What is the X Guard in BJJ?

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How to Control From The X Guard?

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BJJ X Guard Attacks

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Entries into the X Guard

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What About No-Gi X Guard?

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X Guard Chronicles: The One Jiu Jitsu Guard To Rule Them All

X Guard Chronicles: The One Jiu Jitsu Guard To Rule Them All

What is the X Guard in BJJ?

How to Control From The X Guard?

BJJ X Guard Attacks

- X Guard Sweeps - X Guard Transitions...

Entries into the X Guard

Entries into the X Guard

One easy example is the most basic open guard, when you’re supine in front of an opponent....

What About No-Gi X Guard?

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