The Hippoplata can be used as a counter to the Over Under Pass. This move was made popular by Andre Galvao. This video shows you a use for it in countering the Over Under Pass so that you end up in the top Crucifix position.

When the opponent attempts a Double Under Pass, you can perform this counter and end up taking his back.

This video details the basics of the cross guard and demonstrates an common entry and attack from the closed guard.

When approaching a seated open guard and a fast X Pass is difficult, you can utilize stronger grips on the opponent's collar and opposite knee along with stepping into a shin-on-shin in order to perform a standing X Pass to Knee Ride.

When you secure grips on collar and opposite knee, you have the option of doing the X Pass on the side of the knee grip, or the Long Step Pass on the side of the collar grip. This video shows key points of the long step pass that make it work.

When your instep is flat on the mat while you're in S-mount, the opponent can easily scramble his way loose. This video explains the importance of being on the balls of your feet to maintain tight S-mount control.

When your get to S-mount, your opponent may present a very tight vampire defense where his arms are folded on top of each other and he strongly grips his collar so that you cannot get underneath his wrists.

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This video shows you how you can still maintain your cross guard control and execute the Omoplata, when the opponent stands up once you open your closed guard with the cross guard grips.

This video shows you how to use the Cross Guard to get into the Matrix position, which leads nicely to his back side.

If you don't know the Matrix, you can easily transform the Cross Guard grips into a De La Riva guard for other attack options.

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When securing a standard Triangle is difficult to finish because the opponent grips his other hand behind your hips, you can perform the Tee Pee Choke, also known as the Chiropractor Choke.

When you can bring your 50 50 leg to the other side of his hips, you can put weight on it to complete a Leg Drag Pass variation.

When you use the Cross Guard to enter the Omoplata, and your opponent grabs your leg to block the Omoplata, you can launch an attack on the far arm that is grabbing your leg.

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