Inside the University 71 - Defending Double Unders or Single Unders Pass

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Xande teaches how to defend against the double unders or single unders pass and position yourself to sweep them off their pass attempt. In this defense we straighten our leg and turn our hips to change the weight distribution and angle of our body to make it harder to complete the double unders or single unders pass.

Inside the University 69 - Side to Side Guard Recovery Drill for the Single Under Leg Pass Defense

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Xande teaches the side to side guard recovery drill movement. This drill is great for learning the proper way to shift your hips and replace your legs to defend against the single under leg pass.

Inside the University 68 - Advanced Details on Guard Retention and the Knee Cross Pass, X-Pass, Same Side Knee Pass Combos

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Xande goes into the details on what to look for to retain your guard and mentions that you want to keep your opponent off your three points of control (neck, shoulders, hips) to stay mobile and capable of retaining your guard. We also take an advanced look into the knee cross pass, x pass, and same side knee pass and examine how lifting your foot off the mats can neutralize the strength of the De la Riva guard and allow you to remain loose and glide over your opponent into a passing opportunity.

Inside the University 58 - Defending the Torreada Pass

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Xande teaches two basic ways to defend against the torreando (torreada) pass as seen in the Jiu Jitsu University book.

Xande's Modern Guard Killer 7 - Passing Options from Headquarters Position

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Xande covers numerous passing options available from the Headquarters positions that makes it a very strong hub for launching attacks to pass the modern guard. Utilizing the headquarters position, when established properly, makes it hard for your opponent to set up an offensive guard. The HQ position can neutralize the offensive aspect of your opponent's guard and acts as a safe zone from which you can look to pass in many different ways.

Jeff Glover Deep Half and Sneaky Subs 11 - Establishing Deep Half from Mount or Half Guard

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Jeff Glover teaches how to transition into the deep half guard from underneath the mount or half guard. We learn how to recover the half guard or quarter guard from the mount and then swing our head in underneath our opponent to establish the deep half rather than shrimping out to establish the traditional half guard.

Jeff Glover Deep Half and Sneaky Subs 10 - Establishing Deep Half Guard Against Mount Attempt

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Jeff Glover teaches how to establish the deep half guard when your opponent attempts to transition to the mount from side control. You can often catch either one of your opponent's legs during the transition to establish the deep half.

Jeff Glover Deep Half and Sneaky Subs 2 - Countering Torreada Pass with Arm Drag or Rollover Sweep

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Jeff Glover teaches an arm drag or rollover sweep combination counter to the torreada pass that he has been using since he was a blue belt. It's important to maintain a firm grip and stiff arm your opponent's sleeve to keep their arm stretched out and create the space to transition into the arm drag or rollover sweep.

Inside the University 16 - Classic Grip to Butterfly Hook Sweep, Understanding the Base of the Hook Sweep

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Xande teaches the how to sweep your opponent with the hook sweep with the classic grip. This lesson focuses heavily on how to build the foundation, what Xande likes to call the "Jack", that is used to elevate your opponent to achieve the sweep. This sweep can be initiated from the classic open guard or the butterfly guard with the classic grip.

Inside the University 12 - Defending against Side Smash and Leg Squeeze Pass, Recovering Classic Open or Cross Collar Butterfly from Quarter Guard

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Xande explains how to defend against the side smash pass and the leg squeeze pass. In this defense, we establish a cross collar grip and use it to recover from the quarter guard to the classic open guard or cross collar butterfly guard.

Clark Gracie's Omoplata - Introducing Open Guard Concepts and Control to Beginners (Part 2/10)

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Clark likes to teach foundational guard control concepts to beginners of jiu jitsu and usually begins by demonstrating how jiu jitsu can allow you to defend yourself even when you're on your back. We begin the seminar with basic open guard control concepts using both our legs and arms to make collar grips and leg hooks that hinder the mobility of our opponent.

Inside the University 11 - Smash Pass Defense, Leg Squeeze Defense, and Maintaining Distance with Cross Collar Grip

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Xande explains how to maintain control and distance from the combat seat butterfly position with the cross collar grip. He focuses on concepts that can help manage the distance when your opponent tries to use pressure to immobilize your hips or legs to pass your guard. In this lesson we cover how to defend against the smash pass, the leg squeeze pass, and how to free our legs and create space when your opponent forces you into the three quarters guard.