X-Guard

X-Guard

by Rafael Costa


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X-Guard

Besides revealing efficient ways to reach the X-guard, Rafael Costa emphasizes attacks. You gonna learn to sweep, to finish and a progression to the back. This special classes will enable you to build a formidable repertoire of double attacks and even triple ones. If your opponent manages to thwart your first attack from the X, you will keep surprising them with new, serial traps, not unlike the great champions of BJJ.

Rafael Costa
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Rafael Costa

Born on November 5th, 1985, Rafael Costa teaches BJJ at Renzo Gracie Academy and at Gregor Gracie Academy. He has performed well at multiple IBJJF competitions. The nickname “Zé Triângulo” has to do with Rafa’s favorite move – the triangle, which he has been employing with great efficiency since the beginning of his career.

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X-guard sweep starting from the hook guard

X-guard sweep starting from the hook guard

When the passer props their hand on the ground to defend against the classic hook guard sweep, they offer an alluring position for the guard player to change up their own adjustments and attack with the X-guard. Pay attention to the position of Rafael Costas' hips -- that's the key tip for no letting the passer escape the X-guard, avoiding the sweep.

X-guard sweep starting from the De la Riva guard

X-guard sweep starting from the De la Riva guard

One of the most efficient ways for you to frustrate a passer is to constantly change up your guard position. For example: when they try to get past your De la Riva, change into an X-guard, tying a strategical knot in your opponent's head. It's one of Rafael Costas' favorite variations. Notice that when he concludes the sweep, Costa uses the technical lift.

X-guard sweep starting from the inverted De la Riva

X-guard sweep starting from the inverted De la Riva

The inverted De la Riva guard is a very common starting point to reach the X-guard from. Note how Rafael Costa uses the grips on the collar and on the end of the pants, as well as the obvious inner hook made with the right foot, opening the way to completely control the passer's right leg and sweep with the technical lift. As you stretch your legs, crossed in an X, to unbalance your opponent, remember to move diagonally.


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