LEVEL: Intermediate
1.I have established a classic “butterfly guard” position, complete with the near side underhook. If my opponent will allow me to grab his left arm with my right hand, I will go to a classic “bread and butter” butterfuly guard sweep
![](http://www.revolutionbjj.com/Techniques/031308/3.jpg)
2.However, my opponent is smart, and keep’s his left hand away. So I dive underneath my opponent
![](http://www.revolutionbjj.com/Techniques/031308/4.jpg)
3.Establishing a standard X-guard position
![](http://www.revolutionbjj.com/Techniques/031308/11.jpg)
4.My opponent attempts to post, so I snatch away his base with my free left hand, continuing to hook his leg with my right hand
![](http://www.revolutionbjj.com/Techniques/031308/7.jpg)
5.I lift with my legs, sweeping my opponent, and achieving the top position
![](http://www.revolutionbjj.com/Techniques/031308/13.jpg)
6.Note that I have a solid knee-on-stomach position, which sets up the armlock, when I’m ready to step over his head
![](http://www.revolutionbjj.com/Techniques/031308/9.jpg)