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.
This instructional shows some very effective guard retention techniques that really stuck with me.
Very good concept for level up the guard ! This concept is also very useful for no gi BJJ.
This diamond concept is so useful for guard retention, because with only few mechanics to understand you can defend every common scenario of guard pass. I really like the fact that all these concepts apply to everyone because they don't rely on attributes, it's only proper body mechanics and alignment. Xande is great in his explanations, everything is clear and simple and easy to apply on sparring right after seing the instructional. A great purchase !
Been trying implement the diamond concept. I've been having a lot of success with it.
Good stuff yuh
I loved this instructional, I found everything really easy to follow.
This is my first instructional with concepts and I really enjoyed it. The way he teaches makes it really digestible and easy to implement in a short time. This instructional has improved my guard ten fold. Highly recommend
This instructional really brought a lot of the “simple” but not easy concepts to life for me! My guard retention game grew exponentially in days due to the concepts and explanations here!
Awesome Instructional by one of the very best. Great technical detail and conceptual information, which helps the learner absorb, retain and apply important aspect to guard retention.
Alexandre's guard has not passed yet, I hope he will help me with this. I really like the concept.
Wonderful Instructional! I highly recommend this title . Its great as a stand alone instructional are as a companion to the Jiu Jitsu University book. If you have trouble escaping positions this is for you.
The concepts are timeless and have been proved useful during my time practicing jiu-jitsu. Thank you Professor Xande!
Xande delivers a solid instructional on his approach to guard retention.
BJJ Fanatics makes it possible to learn cutting edge techniques. This purchase is no different in that Xande delivers another sensational series of lessons that keeps my use of jiu jitsu sharp
Great instruction from the legend. Can't go wrong learing from Xande. Just watch his matches on youtube. Everything he teaches on his instructionals have worked against the best.
Concepts are great and contest proven. Something even the older guys such as myself will be able to apply. These concepts may have been around when I first started grappling in the early 90's, but were either not known or shared.
Very good concepts that helps me improve my game . Thanks a lot !!
lots of great stuff for beginners and fundamental concepts that serve better than any "technique." It's stuff that some teachers had pointed out without the framing Xande uses
These principles have made my guard extremely difficult to pass. I share them with anyone who will listen.
This has improved my defense tremendously both conceptually and with new specific moves.
Xande goes over things that you will stay with you. Extremely foundational.
I am loving it so far. I am a new white belt but sure as my experience develops, this information will be more helpful.
excellent unique concepts to add to guard retention arsenal
A very helpful, and for me, fresh look at core defensive concepts.
The best thing in this instructional is that the concepts taught by Xande Ribeiro can be added to virtually any kind of guard you play. You won’t have to change your game to take advantage of the knowledge you’ll learn here. This instructional contains all you need to know about framing. Highly recommended.
Very well taught overall. Xande describe in depth concepts before breaking down how he retains guard in great detail. I'd highly recommend this product
Buy this if to never have your guard passed again
this instructional is a gem. your defensive bottom game will greatly benefit from this. always been a fan of the Ribeiros and followed their instructional from the really begin... Xande is like a good wine, the older the better. Highly recommended with his “paired” instructional.
Great video
I've been lucky enough to attend Xande's seminar on this topic and the information in these videos is just as good. Nothing was left out. Of course, meeting the guy and rolling with him is the real treat but if you want to improve your game this course is gold.
Instructional very useful, practical and effective. A very must have.
the concept alone will immediately improve your game. Instructor will then teach you the mechanics and then techniques to use in practice. Excellent video!
Love it.
Great solo-drills and concepts, elbow to knee-connection etc. Its the stuff that when you are aware of and apply more consiously it starts making a diffrence.
Great concepts. Has improved my defense!
This video series is fundamentally in line with the philosophy Saulo Riberio put into "Jiu Jitsu University" with "the goal of the white belt is survival." Professor Xande Ribiero covers the fundamental positioning, framing, and options in depth and in a way that new white belts looking to improve their guard player game. You'll still get crushed, and your guard passed by the colored belts, but applying Professor Xande's concepts to your game now will make your time on the mats more valuable in that practicing sound fundamentals builds a more solid foundation for progress. Well worth the purchase, and time to watch and review. Remember BJJ isn't about who is good, it is about who sticks with it.
What’s a great instructional, complements his other instructional “ side closed guard” definitely recommend.
Diamond Concept opens a new window to your guard game, Xande is a great teacher. Must have!
Xande's approach is time tested and he's a great instructor with solid points on improving my guard retention --
Diamond concept with framing is amazing, this has already improved my understanding to the next level in defense, with little waste of my energy in my efforts. I recommend this selection to anyone that wants to improve the defense game.
Great concepts
Very informative
This can be put to use right away. I am a big proponent of getting back to my knees and attaining top position but sometimes it may take too much energy. I love Xande’s simple concepts and he thoroughly explains and demonstrates from different angles. Love the frame, knee shield, elongate, vortex terms. Thank you!
This is another must have for anyone that is serious about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.. Everything that is covered can be applied at every belt level. Some times the most basic things can be applied and drilled with little time..
Great concepts from one of the best guard retention players in the game. I feel my defense has jumped up a pretty good amount with this instructional.
Xande is one of the best competitors & teachers in BJJ. He breaks down the concepts in a clear easy to follow way. The video itself is structured & organized. A must have for people who struggle with guard retention like myself! OSS!
Good framing and knee shield reference.
As an older practitioner this technique has helped my guard retention & I expend less energy. Easy to follow & highly recommended.
Timeless technique. Well explained.
I really like the content and way Xande goes through it methodically what suits my way of learning as well as teaching. Love small hacks he shares to each concept. Honestly well self invested money and time 👊�
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