Guard position
DLX
De La X
DLR-X Hybrid
De La X Guard
DLR hook plus X-shin - sweep, back take, leg locks
Dominance
64
vs 36
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
7
outbound
Submissions
10
downstream
What it is
Open-guard hybrid where one foot wraps behind the opponent's lead shin in a De La Riva configuration while the other foot threads under the far thigh in a single-leg X wedge. Both legs commit to leg control on opposite sides of the standing base, suspending the opponent's hips between two wedges. Distance is variable and the bottom player rotates beneath the standing legs to load sweeps and back-take angles.
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
64 vs 36
Disadvantaged↓ 28Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Two-leg suspension - sweep both sides, back take, leg-lock entries
Dominance — Passing perspective
36 vs 64
Disadvantaged↓ -28Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Two-leg trap top - clear shin, drag DLR, deny berimbolo
CONTROLSWEEPGUARD
7 ways out.
All7transitionsin the App Store↗De La X Guard →
Berimbolo
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La X Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La X Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La X Guard →
Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La X Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La X Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La X Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
10 finishes live
from this position.
All10submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-002
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch8/10
SUB-003
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Armbar
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-008
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-009
Omoplata
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-010
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
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// De La X Guard · Guard
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