Atlas/Guard/X-Shin Block
Guard position·none — this is a defensive framing position. Best submissions require transitioning out first
X-Pass
Cross-Shin Control

X-Shin Block

Shin blocks thigh - prevent hip escape

Dominance
57
vs 43
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
15
outbound
Submissions
0
downstream
//01About this position

What it is

Passing position where the passer's shin crosses the opponent's thigh in an X formation, blocking hip movement. This shin block creates a control point that prevents guard recovery while the passer chooses angles to advance to side control.

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 — Passing perspective
43 vs 57
Disadvantaged-14Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Shin blocks thigh - flatten and advance
Dominance — Guarding perspective
57 vs 43
Disadvantaged14Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Mobile hips grip controls - prevent flattening
//02Concept tags
SPEEDTRANSITION
//03Transitions outbound

15 ways out.

All15transitionsin the App Store
X-Shin Block
Murilo Pass
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Smash Pressure
Crushing chest pressure - flatten guard structure
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Stack Pressure
Stacking weight on shoulders - compressed guard
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
X-Shin Block
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Butterfly Guard
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Knee Shield
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Z-Guard
Shin across hip - distance control, sweep setup
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to X-Guard
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
X-Shin Block to Seated Guard
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
X-Shin Block
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
//05Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard48
Smash Pressure
Crushing chest pressure - flatten guard structure
9 ↗ transitionsPassing
Guard50
Stack Pressure
Stacking weight on shoulders - compressed guard
10 ↗ transitionsPassing
// X-Shin Block · Guard

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