Short Hook: X Guard Build Up vs Square Up

Part of the course: SLX Evolution by Adam Benayoun

Short Hook: X Guard Build Up vs Square Up

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Transitioning from X-guard to back attack when the opponent turns into you:

  1. Begin by stabilizing your partner's knee and swimming your hand underneath to secure their leg between your elbow and shoulder.
  2. Check their tricep, circle under, and set your short hook with your knee behind theirs to create space.
  3. As you start to build up, ensure you create an angle with your body to make it difficult for your opponent to press into you.
  4. If your opponent turns into you, creating a tree top scenario, close the distance and be mindful of avoiding a triangle choke.
  5. Stay anchored with your right arm and take a small step in to prepare for a foot sweep.
  6. Hook behind your opponent's foot and tilt them past it, landing while still being cautious of the triangle choke.
  7. Release your hand and usually, your opponent will set a De La Riva guard.
  8. Work towards the Marcelo style X-guard, find your short hook, and keep your opponent's weight off of you.
  9. Angle yourself and build up, controlling the inside track as your opponent gets up.
  10. If your opponent circles in, use their tricep to drag them and incorporate foot sweeps to create instability.
  11. Remember that you have two feet on the ground while they are on one, and use this advantage to off-balance and take them down.
  12. Be mindful of potential triangle chokes as you move your opponent, and keep your elbow close to prevent them from pulling you into attacks.
  13. If they attempt a triangle, cut them loose and transition to De La Riva guard.