Stabilize, sweep, and submit from single leg X with confidence.
The Bottom Line
You will connect SLX entries from common guards. You will learn base-breaking and reliable sweeps. You will not rely on one off-balance trick.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Open guard players
Skip if: You hate leg entanglements
Tech focus: Single Leg X, X Guard Sweeps, Foot Locks
Biggest takeaway: Connection over chasing feet
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What You'll Learn
A full SLX roadmap: entries from DLR, butterfly, K-guard, plus backstep counters and primary sweeps. Part 4 adds foot locks and berimbolo ties.
Balanced for gi and no-gi; focuses on connection and base-breaking before attacks.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Single Leg X
- Entries
- Balance Breaking
- X Guard Sweeps
- Foot Locks
- Berimbolo
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 3 hours and 47 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I rated it high because it keeps SLX honest and connected, not a loose ankle-chasing position.
Why Paul Schreiner?
Well-rounded coach who frames leg entanglements around posture, connection, and predictable reactions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Connection-first teaching makes SLX stable under pressure.
- Entries from several common guards are well covered.
- Good troubleshooting when opponents backstep or staple knees.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less depth on outside heel exposure for no-gi specialists.
- Gi-focused grips appear in parts of the series.
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Smart Alternatives
- Tripod Float Passing – Counter-study for beating SLX from top. (Price: $127.00, 4 vols, 2023)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Zone Jiu-Jitsu: Single Leg X Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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