Sweep · X-guard · Intermediate

X-guard technical stand-up sweep

A sweep (x-guard) you hit from X-guard and Single leg X, landing you in Passing open guard. Intermediate level.

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How to Do a Technical Stand Up

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How to do it

  1. Off-balance them with your X-guard hooks
  2. Release the top hook and post on one hand
  3. Stand up while holding their leg
  4. Drive them back and come up on top

How it connects

Starts from
X-guardSingle leg X
Similar sweeps
X-guard back sweepX-guard overhead sweep
In courses
Open guard setLeg lock set

Get it right

Key details
  • Keep their leg hugged the whole time
  • Stand up on the side away from their free leg
Common mistake

Letting go of the leg as you stand.

If they defend it

They sit down: take the ashi garami or straight ankle lock.

Safety and research

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Practice

Quick checkX-guard technical stand-up sweep quick check4 questions
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