Knee Shield to One Leg X to X Guard to Heel Hook Submission (Advanced)

Professor Edson Oliveira demonstrates a dynamic transition from X Guard into a Heel Hook, focusing on proper leg tension. When the opponent stands to smash your guard, he uses a pendulum motion with his legs to swing their hips over, transitioning into Single Leg X. Edson emphasizes keeping the knee pointed out as a frame to prevent being flattened during the sweep. Once the opponent is grounded, cross their leg over your body to expose the heel. The critical finishing detail is gluing your chin to your wrist and hugging the leg tight to your chest before bridging. If the opponent rolls to escape, follow the rotation while maintaining this tight connection to ensure the heel doesn't slip.