{"slug":"single-leg-x","name":"Single-Leg X","aliases":["SLX","ashi garami","one-leg X"],"category":"guard","format":"both","level":"intermediate","summary":"A one-leg entanglement that controls the hip and knee line for sweeps, stand-ups, and straight ankle-lock attacks.","overview":["Single-leg X wraps the guard player's legs around one of the opponent's legs while the hips stay close beneath it. The position can be used as a sweeping guard, a transitional ashi garami, or a platform for legal foot-lock attacks.","The most important distinction is between controlling the leg and merely clinging to the foot. Effective single-leg X manages the opponent's hip, knee direction, and ability to put weight through the captured leg."],"keyPrinciples":["Keep the opponent's knee line captured between the legs.","Control the hip so the opponent cannot simply step over the structure.","Use the outside knee and inside foot without exposing your own knees to collapse.","Connect sweeps to an immediate technical stand-up or top position."],"entries":[{"label":"Butterfly guard","description":"Elevate a leg and attach your hips underneath it."},{"label":"X guard","description":"Remove one hook and wrap the hip as the opponent turns."},{"label":"K guard","description":"Follow the far leg into a straight-ashi configuration."}],"continuations":[{"label":"Outside sweep","description":"Direct the controlled knee away from the opponent's remaining post."},{"label":"Technical stand-up","description":"Keep the leg connected while rising into top position."},{"label":"Straight ankle lock","description":"Transition to a ruleset-appropriate finishing grip while maintaining knee-line control."}],"defenses":[{"label":"Clear the hip connection","description":"Push the controlling foot below the hip line before turning away."},{"label":"Free the knee line","description":"Move the knee beyond the opponent's legs before attempting to spin or run."},{"label":"Control the secondary leg","description":"Pin the guard player's free leg to stop follow-up entries."}],"relatedTechniqueSlugs":["x-guard","straight-ankle-lock","butterfly-guard","inside-heel-hook"],"athleteSlugs":["marcelo-garcia","mikey-musumeci","nicky-ryan","diego-pato"],"rulesetNote":"Leg-lock legality changes substantially by age, belt, division, and ruleset. Reaping and the finishing mechanic may be regulated separately. Confirm the current organizer rules before competing.","sources":[{"label":"IBJJF rule book and rules resources","url":"https://ibjjf.com/books-videos","type":"rules"},{"label":"ADCC official rules and legal-technique guides","url":"https://adcc-official.com/pages/adcc-rules","type":"rules"}],"lastUpdated":"2026-07-25","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/single-leg-x","markdownUrl":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/single-leg-x.md","jsonUrl":"https://www.ossmeta.com/api/public/techniques/single-leg-x","relatedTechniques":[{"slug":"x-guard","name":"X Guard","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/x-guard"},{"slug":"straight-ankle-lock","name":"Straight Ankle Lock","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/straight-ankle-lock"},{"slug":"butterfly-guard","name":"Butterfly Guard","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/butterfly-guard"},{"slug":"inside-heel-hook","name":"Inside Heel Hook","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/inside-heel-hook"}],"associatedAthletes":[{"slug":"marcelo-garcia","name":"Marcelo Garcia","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/marcelo-garcia"},{"slug":"mikey-musumeci","name":"Mikey Musumeci","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/mikey-musumeci"},{"slug":"nicky-ryan","name":"Nicky Ryan","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/nicky-ryan"},{"slug":"diego-pato","name":"Diego Pato","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/diego-pato"}],"sourceSite":{"name":"Ossmeta","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com"}}