Sweeps · Gi & no-gi
Single-leg X twist sweep
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Off-balance around the controlled leg and come up ready to pass.
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Single-leg X guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 49 sec section · 2:14–3:03
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationLinking attacks from Single leg X guard (Lachlan Giles)
Lachlan Giles / Absolute MMA St Kilda
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Established single-leg X with a standing opponent and the free leg beyond reach.
Key ideas
- Keep your hips lifted and the leg connection close.
- Change the off-balance direction instead of pushing into their remaining base.
- Follow to a stable top position when their balance breaks.
Common pitfalls
- Using the same sweep after the opponent drops to a knee; the lesson treats that as a different situation.
Connections Reactions and next steps
If they react…
IF
They peel the foot from their hip
Retain enough leg connection to replace the lost foot with the X-guard configuration.
Explore Single-leg X → X guardWhere this can lead
- Open guard · Passing guard
Their base breaks and you follow to the top.