Cast Iron Jiu Jitsu

10/27/2026

This is one of my favorite ways to cross choke from Mount.

The head position should do the work for you.

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

Passing to north/south is a great option because it gets us as far away from guard as possible.

10/22/2026

This is a common response to x guard that fits the crab ride well.

10/21/2026

A single leg x sweep is more than knocking someone over.

We need to get up without letting them get up.

This basic option works well at all levels.

10/20/2026

This drill is good for getting used to the foot placements in x guard.

There are several more options, but this offers a good place to start.

10/19/2026

Single leg x is a root position for several guards and the basic straight ankle lock.

What is your favorite way to get here?

10/18/2026

X guard and its variants bring the face close to the knee.

This detail helps to manage the knee before it becomes a problem.

10/16/2026

The hook sweep is a strong fundamental option.

How do you like to set it up?

10/15/2026

I try to make them fall straight down so we can transition into an effective control.

The trick is to pay careful attention to the order of events, and not kick too hard.

It’s a lift, then a trip.