Closed Guard Sweep — Arm Drag Entry
Use this when your opponent postures up or defends standard guard breaks. Lift your hips to drag their arm across, stuff the limb down, and use a foot-on-hip angle cut with a pendulum leg action to reverse their base.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Secure two-on-one grips on the near sleeve.0:04
- 2Lift your hips and pull the arm across your body.0:11
- 3Hug the far armpit and lap while placing your foot on their hip.0:16
- 4Cut the angle and scoop your hand under their far leg.0:21
- 5Drive your legs like a pendulum to roll them over.0:27
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