Deep Half Guard Sweep — Lapel Cross-Body Variation
When the opponent maintains a heavy base that resists a standard knee-shield sweep, use a cross-body lapel grip combined with a bridge and upward arm punch to lift their leg and compromise their structure before turning over.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Kick your knee through to secure an underhook and grip the opponent's belt tightly.0:11
- 2Scoop underneath the opponent's leg and roll your hips across.0:19
- 3Lift your toe, pull back down, and assess their base.0:25
- 4Feed a lapel across their chest and cinch it down tightly with your right hand.0:34
- 5Thread your left hand through the lapel and secure a grip on the opposite side of their belt.0:44
- 6Bridge your hips while punching your gripping arm straight up to lift their leg.0:57
- 7Plant both feet, pull down on the opposite belt grip, and turn over to complete the sweep.1:06
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