X-Guard Day 2

Yesterday we learned how to establish the x-guard stand up. I pretty much go for the triple sweep witht he cross grip. My left foot on my partner's hips while my right foot is on his left shoulder. My right hand grabbing his right sleeve and my left gripping behind his right elbow. Lean to the left and I release my left hand grip to grab his right ankle. Get mt left knee behing his right leg and I back hand his right leg and pull myself under him and establish the x-guard.

-ankle sweep
-control opp right arm while standing and roll him backwards (MG style)

After this drill we did king of the mat in closed guard.

First I went with Robert. He was in my closed guard. He stood up and I somehow managed to slip into x-guard and get the ankle sweep but no all the way. I ended up standing up with a single but we both went down pretty soon after. I ended on my back more so he got point.

Next I went with Lateef and I made sure to establish a strong base with my dominant hand keeping him from posturing and my left hand smashing his hips low. As I smashed his hips down I sprawled my legs back. This prohibited Lateef from raising his hips when I tried to pass with the knee behind the butt. It also kept him from becoming a danger to me since his hips were unable to moves. I tried this several times while Lateef tried to sweep. Finally I saw an opening and I slid my knee through with his right leg on my left shoulder and Iwas able to control his head with my right cross face arm. Right when I slip my left leg through he was able to sweep me. If I reacted faster I think I could have escaped.

I also ended in Docs closed guard. It was the same tactic. Strong base, posture up, keep doc down along with his hips. He attempted several collar chokes but I defended them by pushing down on Doc so he did not have the tension needed to complete the choke. He would sit up and bear hug me but I would concentrate on keep his hips in place and posturing back up pushing him down and really payign close attention to any submission attempts. Finally I tired Doc out and he made a move leaving space so I slipped through with right knee with his right leg on my left shoulder and I was able to secure a gable hold on Doc's head and get the underhook. Once that happened I locked it in tight and I pushed to free my left leg in Doc's guard and passed to side mount.

Rolling

Doc: Played the x-guard. Got the roll back sweep and almost side control again I believe. I may have tried passing  and ended up with my kob but it was shortlived. I remember being on top and trying to apply my weight. It was going good for a little while but he soon swept me. I ended up in his closed guard. Defended the collar choke two times and the third time I tapped. Went again but time ran out. I am getting better with my rolls with Doc. Playing the x-guard by grabbing the belt worked out better than I expected. Keeping my base low and trying to maintain a hook inside Doc's leg. One problem is when he sits up in butterfly guard and leaves no wholes. His advice is to walk around and knock him off balance and from there the opponent should present an opening.


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