Passing One Leg X

Passing the One Leg X-Guard involves a series of strategic movements to prevent the opponent from regaining leverage and to set up potential submissions:

1. When the opponent has established One Leg X-Guard, turn your knee inwards slightly to redirect their twist back into the mat.
2. Attempt to push their foot off and step forward to draw their arm away from their body, which they will naturally block.
3. As the opponent blocks your knee and creates a hook to prevent a backstep, a triangle of space will open up.
4. Release the opponent's foot and drop your hand from behind your leg into the created space, sitting straight down on the mat.
5. Use your arm to create a wall that prevents the opponent's hip from getting underneath you, aligning your hips or allowing their leg to sneak back in.
6. Apply the weight of your body in conjunction with your arm to make a connection to the outside of the opponent's thigh.
7. Stay with the opponent if they continue to scoot away, maintaining the position without attempting to mount while they control your foot.
8. If the opponent releases their arm to work on the other side, you may have an opportunity to mount.
9. Be patient and wait for the opponent to make a move, such as pushing your chest, which could give you an opportunity to attack their arm.
10. If you can lift the opponent's elbow and advance your leg slightly, you may have the chance to finish with an Omoplata submission.
11. When pushing the opponent's leg out, step as if you want to mount to draw their defensive reaction.
12. Ensure your arm that removed the foot goes directly into the hole created by the opponent's defensive posture and sit down.
13. Do not grip the opponent's leg as it can lead to loss of balance or allow the opponent to regain the inside position with their leg.
14. Keep your arm free and covering, ready to peel the opponent's grips or capitalize on any over-commitment on their part.