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Sweep defence
2 videos for this move
1
Henry Akins
11:14 · Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics
2
Jason Scully
0:34 · Jiu Jitsu In Minutes by Jason Scully
Covers the hip bump; the 2nd pick covers the scissor sweep.
Sweep
defence (base, posting)
Defence
Fundamental
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Closed guard, top
Hold it, then pick your next move.
What this stops
Scissor sweep
Closed guard, bottom · 4 videos
Hip bump sweep
Closed guard, bottom · 4 videos
Flower sweep
Closed guard, bottom · 4 videos
Kimura sweep
Closed guard, bottom · 2 videos
Sickle sweep
Open guard, bottom · 2 videos
Collar-sleeve tripod sweep
Open guard, bottom · 2 videos
Collar-sleeve scissor sweep
Open guard, bottom · 2 videos
Key
details
1
Wide knees
Spread your knees for a stable base.
2
Keep your hips low
Don't lift your hips off your heels.
3
Post a hand or foot
Put a hand or foot out the way they're sweeping.
4
Pressure into them
Drive your weight forward to flatten them.
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