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.
As with most white belts my guard retention is horrible. Xande breaks down what is necessary to elevate this part of my game in great detail. Would defin Recommend
Great detail and concepts! These are fundamentals will benefit your Jiu Jitsu immediately!
Simple yet effective concept that is easy to understand and apply. I learned this at a class and picked this up to fill in the details. Vastly improved my guard retention even against higher belts.
Great and simple concept for everyone and especially for beginners.
Good stuff?? No, DIAMOND STUFF!!
Fantastic content. Really detail instruction. Now I just need to drill it until it’s automatic. “If you think you are late” -Xande.
This is an awesome instructional. The Diamond Concept is something that I use everyday in practice. I like the Diamond Concept because it is something that I will be able to use in my game for the rest of my life. The concepts are simple; however, the execution takes a lot of practice to master.
I'm good with the instructionals its helpful to me
Excellent techniques, very well explained. It’s helped my guard game tremendously. Highly recommend!
Solid concepts, well explained No fuss, no frills - fundamentals that work
Great instruction from a legend. I've applied these concepts during my training and have seen great success!
Thanks Xande Ribeiro for sharing your knowledge, this is pure gold. excellent video
Xande is excellent highly recommend.
Simple. Straightforward and effective. Great for anyone and everyone looking to retain guard.
Xande's concept of guard defense it's been an eye opening for me, his way of describing it is world class and it's a must have for anybody cause in my opinion is the foundation of any player
Easy to understand and informative. This video includes some good guard retention drills that help you put the diamond concept into practice.
This was an excellent instructional! The instructor gives clear, concise and technical techniques on guard retention from the open guard. This guard retention program is on of the best videos I’ve seen yet. Thanks Bjj Fanatic’s!
I took a seminar with Xande when I was a white belt and my game was elevated immediately I had some concepts to follow and immediately my guard retention and understanding of positions improved dramatically I would train at his gym if I lived close and ever since the seminar I wanted to develop the concepts I learnt further he breaks things down to a very simple and easy to follow System and since buying this program I’ve been able to practice the moves and movements and take my game to another level again
I love the tutorial. I am hoping to one day use what i have learned.
Covers a great topic and goes over in excellent detail.
You need this
A lot of great content that has really helped my defense. I would 100% recommend this to anyone of any level that wants to improve their defense.
A must instructional with basic fundamentals on defense to an opponent passing your guard. I am a brown belt and 5X Masters champion and everyone from white to black belt will learn something that will improve your game. Professor Xande Ribeiro is very detailed, You will replay this DVD multiple times.
Xandre is incredible with his explanation and concepts. The devil is in the details he presents. I am sure as a student he has much more to offer in his next video. The game is changing. This video shows the evolution of his guard straight to you.
Amazing game changer video!!!
Xande's guard retention is amazing. I saw him teach the basics of this concept a couple of years ago and it completely changed my guard game. Now, with this DVD he adds layers onto that and I can't wait to get back into the gym (just had knee surgery) and get it down pat.
A must have , for good guard retention, sweep set up , and escapes . One of my favorite dvds .
The concepts taught here are gold. Nothing fancy but super effective. This has definitely helped me get passed a lot less and attack a lot more. A must for beginners and senior students alike.
Most comprehensive defense concept in BJJ !!!!! totally worth the price!! This video include solid concept of defense.
Xande is one of the best, game changer.
This video has been amazing. I was lucky enough to find this instructional early into my white belt. The concepts shown here have been immensely helpful in my progression through green belt. After months of practice with these concepts I am confident enough that I can roll with anyone in my gym up to purple belt and not get tapped out. This instructional has helped me survive on the mat so I can begin to thrive in my rolls. Highly recommend.
Excellent instruction of how a fundamental movement can be expanded into a near universal guard system. Instead of looking for specific solutions to specific problems (giving a man a fish) ,this system allows you to use a simple but very powerful movement in many defensive scenarios (teaching a man to fish).
This instructional is perfect. Simple concepts to improve your game immediately.
Alexander put's his point's across well and show's you a systematic way of having layers of defence your opponent is gonna have to peel away before passing.
Very helpful and this has allowed me to conserve more energy when live rolling especially with the younger guys.
For anyone looking to improve their guard retention and escapes this is the set for you, great concepts, simple to learn, very well explained by one of the best ever. Guaranteed to improve your jiu jitsu. Very pleased with my purchase.
Love his framework process! especially like an older grappler like myself
The diamond concept has opened my eyes to something that can be found almost everywhere. It’s too bad I had to learn it many years into training.
I've watched a lot of Xande previously... this is all of the best concepts & applications of his guard game. No matter your level or age, Xande's techniques can be used & applied by all, that's what makes this pure gold... furthermore, much of what is covered here can be applied to No Gi game.
outstanding video! i was able to start using these principles after watching it once (ie extension, getting my guard back, etc)
Great content, Xande is a great instructor.
I definitely recommend the Diamond concept of Defense. I tested the system in my game and its a concept that will help your game not only on the mat but also for self defense. I'm satisfied for sure with Xande's system and looking forward for future vids! Nice and excellent job:call_me_hand:
A+++
Watched the clips and used it in friendly rolling. Works for me. Ofcourse practise makes it better.
I really like that the same concept is used in a number of different applications. I used it in training and had immediate success with it. I would love to see more instructionals of Xande in the same format (application of the same concept in different situations).
Very good for all practitioners and especially for those who begin. I hope that Xande Ribeiro will continue publishing works with this quality of practical and real information in the future.
This is very good stuff. Xande is very clear and concise. The principals are solid. Highly recommend it.
I love it, Xande is a bad man!
I'm a fan of simple things. When it comes down to it in pressure situations - it's the simple things, the straight forward concepts I can remember and execute. I find Xande's explanations very helpful and his approach fits my style. 10 thumbs up!
I wish I had invested in this years ago. Some basic concepts however the small details make all the difference. Has helped my half guard game immensely
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