Butterfly Sweep — Blast Fake Entry
Designed for smaller players against heavy opponents, this sweep uses a fake forward blast to draw the opponent's weight back, creating the leverage needed to load them for a butterfly sweep.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a double over-under grip on the opponent's wrists/forearms.2:10
- 2Rock up into 'jack stand' (one knee posted, one knee tucked) while securing an over-under clinch.3:10
- 3Drive forward aggressively into the opponent's chest (blast double motion) to sell a takedown.4:10
- 4Fall to your side shoulder while driving the opponent forward with your upper body.5:00
- 5Invert your bottom knee and drive upward with the bottom leg to complete the sweep.5:50
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