Atlas/Guard/Backside Single-Leg X
Guard position·inside heel hook, kneebar, heel hook
Backside SLX
Reverse Single-Leg X
Behind Single-Leg X

Backside Single-Leg X

Behind leg control - back access, leg attacks

Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
16
outbound
Submissions
21
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Guard position where the bottom player controls from behind opponent's legs using single-leg X mechanics. The behind-angle provides access to leg attacks and back control while limiting defensive options. Functions as entry hub for modern leg attack systems.

What you do

The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.

Open1position detailin the App Store↗
Dominance — Guarding perspective
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Behind leg control - attack legs, take back
Dominance — Passing perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Clear leg hooks and prevent back access
//02—Concept tags
GUARDMODERNLEG ATTACKENTRY HUB
//03—Transitions outbound

16 ways out.

All16transitionsin the App Store↗
Backside Single-Leg X →
Single Leg X Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Single Leg X to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Outside Ashi Entry
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Backside Single-Leg X to Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
50/50 Entry
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup reset
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside Single-Leg X →
Sprawl Control
Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

21 finishes live
from this position.

All21submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Heel Hook
Guarding
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Kneebar
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Prone Ankle Lock
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-009
Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-010
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Estima Lock
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-013
Inverted Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-014
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-020
Hip Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Scorpion Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement62
Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Backside Single-Leg X · Guard

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