Reverse X-Guard to Saddle
From X-Guard, if the opponent is heavy on you, transition to Reverse X-Guard to collect their leg and take the back via the Saddle position. This works best when the opponent is committed forward.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Dominate the opponent's arm and pull their hands forward.1:15
- 2Drop your top leg and bring your bottom leg on top.1:23
- 3Bring your knees to your head and collect their leg.1:36
- 4Fall into Cross-Ashi or Saddle position.1:40
- 5Frame and bring your hook in as the opponent steps up.1:48
- 6Dominate the wrist and bring hands to the mat.1:54
- 7Drop your foot to their knee and replace with your bottom hook.1:57
- 8Grab their back leg, jump hips up, cross ankles, and sit up.2:13
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