Diamond Concept : Side control and Mount Escapes Plus: Modern Hip Escaping and Vortex Strengthening Exercises by Xande Ribeiro
84 reviews · 4.95 / 5
Xande Ribeiro · Combo
Diamond Concept: The Diamond Guard Frame, Shield, Elegant, Pedal by Xande Ribeiro has 205 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.96 out of 5. 96% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from August 22, 2019 to October 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
57 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 22 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 10 | 4.90 |
| Brown | 10 | 5.0 |
| White | 8 | 4.88 |
| Black | 7 | 5.0 |

Diamond Concept: The Diamond Guard Frame, Shield, Elegant, Pedal by Xande Ribeiro is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $39.50 USD. View Diamond Concept: The Diamond Guard Frame, Shield, Elegant, Pedal by Xande Ribeiro on BJJ Fanatics
Really good instructional. I was able to implement the concepts extremely quickly into my game.
This course helped me really key in on the details I needed to level up my game!
Really enjoyed the instructional. I was able to implement the concepts extremely quickly into my game. Simple way of making guard hard to pass
I have owned this instructional for many years and always come back to these concepts. I find this approach to be safer for my neck vs under hook defence. Both approaches are good but I am focused on the framing type defences again. This instructional has helped my game a lot
This works well! I’ve been using it since I started.
Good
This is a really excellent concept based DVD. I'm a small guy, not particularly talented and I've been able to implement a good chunk of it in live rolling
Good concepts but the use of catch phrases like "Getting Elegant" instead of simply saying elongate or others he uses adds some confusion
Really good.
Great stuff
I use those techniques a lot while rolling. It is a great way for getting not passed and being able to secure closed guard.
Very easy to understand
It is a great way to use your energy without too much wasted strength.
It emphasizes using your body like a diamond
I like it how concept focuses on a great defense
So much detail and concepts from a great champion and teacher.
Not really my thing but I'll keep it
You can learn 1.000 techniques and never get any of them to work without the theoretical background on why they work. I like his description of the vortex, the alignment and the diamond concept
Solid system here from xande
Great instructional with helpful concepts to improve your game.
Very good concept that is well explained. Helps me in retaining guard.
These concepts did help my game a lot... thanks Xande grande
Chande is a master, no doubt and his guard is tops. There are so many nuggets in this video
World class guard retention, defence and control from one of the greatest Jiu Jitsu athletes of all time!
World class details on how to defend and retain your guard at the highest level of the sport, from one of the all-time greats, Xande Ribeiro!
Really Great Material
great
Excellent guard retention concepts.
good
Massively improved my guard retention
Excellent instructional from one of the absolute best ever. A unique and interesting explanation of guard retention.
Simple analogies help you remember techniques better.
love the conceptual framework for guard retention
Great defense instructional
Good video, great concepts on retaining guard.
love the code that prof Xande has developed, it has made it very clear to understand and appreciate!
Awesome Instructional by Professor Xande about Defenses and Guard Retention.
An exceptional system of guard recovery and retention. Happy integrate these concepts into my game.
Amazing
Great instructional
It's a great instruction on how to hold the defense together. And it's definitely one to learn from. Thank you!
Great
Few have to used the guard better than Xande. Excellent details and unique analogies help you put the techniques to use right away. Highly recommend
For guard retention, this should be a requirement.
Don't let the garde pass and you don't lose. This guy didn't pass the guard, you learn.
i have problem of guard retention. it teached me good theory.
Great Concept for Defence!
As always, it is very clear and high-quality. I recommend it!
now i dont have good guard recovery. so . this video usefull for me to training
This is a simple way to improve your guard, it looks too easy but it works!
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