CLASS: X-Guard and K-Guard attacks from Standing Closed Guard (6-Nov-25)
Class Instructions
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8m 14s
When your opponent stands up while in your closed guard, secure a cross sleeve grip and enter the X-Guard to attack the overhead sweep or sit up sweep. If he kneels with his free hand on the mat, you can enter the Triangle.
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