It is true that initiating and performing certain positions in Jiu Jitsu as an older player isn’t exactly a walk in the park. This is due to constraints in flexibility/mobility and the (absence of) athletic skill.

However, even when the situation appears bleak, it’s still possible to establish techniques and positions that may seem out of reach. One of the such techniques is the X Guard.

Here is the John Danaher demonstration of the best method for older players to enter into X Guard.