Defending from X-Guard
Words I Like – “The best defense is to erase their best option.”
Outlier Mat Minute: Defending from X-Guard
When defending from x-guard, whether we prioritize control over the attacker’s top hook or bottom hook depends on the grip they have.
#xguard + #achillesgrip + #submission - If the attacker has an achilles grip, their top leg can put us in immediate submission danger. In this case, we should prioritize controlling their top hook.
#xguard + #scoopgrip + #heistlegcontrol - If the attacker has a scoop grip, their main threat is to sweep us. Controlling their bottom hook puts their heist leg under our control and makes it hard for them to build height.
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