X Guard Evolution: Set Ups, Control, Sweeps,Back Attacks and Submissions by Andy Murasaki

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What Will You Learn?

Master the Most Complete X Guard System Ever Filmed – From One of Atos’ Finest Technicians

Unlock the power of the X Guard with world-class instruction from Andy Murasaki, one of the most accomplished competitors of his generation and a lifelong black belt under the legendary Andre Galvão. In his first-ever BJJ Fanatics instructional, Andy reveals the entire blueprint to his evolving X Guard system, developed and sharpened on the highest stages of competition.

Whether you're brand new to the position or looking to refine your existing arsenal, X Guard Evolution delivers a complete gameplan — from sweeps and transitions to devastating back takes and submissions. Andy breaks everything down with crystal-clear detail, sharing the same techniques and concepts that have helped him succeed at the elite level.

This is more than just an overview — it's a step-by-step evolution of one of modern Jiu-Jitsu’s most reliable guards, made for all skill levels.

What You'll Learn:

• Andy’s complete X Guard system — from entries to advanced transitions

• High-percentage sweeps that work in both gi and no-gi

• How to use X Guard to take the back and set up tight submissions

• Off-balancing mechanics to neutralize even the heaviest opponents

• Solutions to common problems: standing opponents, counters, and guard passes

• Drills, key concepts, and competition-tested strategies from the Atos playbook

• Advanced details you won't find anywhere else – from one of the sport's sharpest minds

Take your guard game to the next level with X Guard Evolution — and learn from one of the sport’s rising legends. Whether you're aiming to dominate in the academy or at the highest levels of competition, this is the system you've been waiting for.

Start building your X Guard today.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Different Type Of X Guards
• Entries From De La Riva - Pants And Collar Step On The Thigh X Guard Entry
• Pants And Far Sleeve X Guard Entry
• Pants And Belt Far Side X Guard Entry
• Underhook De La Riva X Guard Entry
• K-Guard To X Guard Entry
• Sit Up Guard To Shin To Shin X Guard Entry

Part 2

• Entries From Headquarters - Pants And Collar, Off Balance Overhead
• Pants And Collar Overhead Switching Side
• Shin Grip When Opponent Bases Heavy
• Pants And Collar Off Balancing Backwards
• Shin On Shin To X Guard

Part 3

• Reverse De La Riva - Reverse De La Riva K Guard X Guard Entry
• Reverse De La Riva Collar Sleeve To X Guard Entry
• Half Guard Knee Shield - Pants And Collar Loading Opponent Into One Leg X Guard
• Spider And Collar To X Guard

Part 4

• Control - How To Keep Distance And Frames From X Guard
• Using Different Grips To Control The X Guard
• How To Deal With Backsteps From X Guard
• How To Break Sleeve Grips From X Guard

Part 5

• Sweeps From X Guard - Pants And Collar Come Up Sweep From X Guard
• Double Pants Come Up Sweep
• Double Pants When They Hold Your Top Leg
• Double Pants Come Up Sweep Switching Sides
• Double Pants Backwards Sweep
• Double Pants Overhead Sweep
• Pants And Sleeve Sweeping The Knee
• Come Up Sweep Under Hooking The Leg
• Collar And Sleeve Overhead Sweep
• Switching Sides When They Hold Your Sleeve
• Tripod Sweep When They Hold Your Sleeve
• Saddle Entry From Headquarters Sweep
• Saddle Entry From One Leg X Sweep

Part 6

• Back Takes Crab Ride Back Take
• Inside Dominant Waiter To The Back
• Outside Dominant Waiter To The Back
• Bear Trap Back Take

Part 7

• Submissions Straight Ankle Lock From X Guard
• Turning Inward Ankle Lock From X Guard
• Toe Hold From X Guard
• Toe Hold To Knee Bar From X Guard
• Triangle From X Guard

Part 8

• Competition Breakdown - Renan Cruz At IBJJF Pans 2020 (Brown Belt Open Class)
• Mason Fowler At IBJJF Pans 2020 (Brown Belt Open Class)
• Leo Lara At IBJJF Worlds 2022 (Middleweight)
• Isaque Bahiense At IBJJF Worlds 2023 (Medium Heavy Weight)
• Jackson Sousa At IBJJF Pans 2024 (Open Class)
• Luiz Paulo At IBJJF Worlds 2024 (Light Weight)
• Jaime Canuto At The IBJJF Crown 2024 (Middleweight)
• Mauricio Oliveira At The IBJJF Crown 2024 (Middleweight)
• Gabriel Galvão At IBJJF Europeans 2025 (Middleweight)