Let’s face it… Entering and executing some positions in Jiu-Jitsu when you’re an older practitioner isn’t exactly easy. Nor can it be, given the flexibility/mobility limitations, as well as the (lack of) athletic ability.
But even if things seem dire, you can still set up techniques and positions which might seem out of reach. Such as the X Guard.
John Danaher demonstrates the best way for older athletes to enter into X Guard on the video below:
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