Double Ankle Sweep
Use this sweep when an opponent stands up to pass your guard. By controlling both ankles and lifting your hips, you unbalance them forward, allowing you to roll them over and immediately transition to mount.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Wait for the opponent to stand and step their second foot up to initiate the pass.0:12
- 2Bring your hands behind their heels and grab both ankles.0:24
- 3Bring your knees together and flare your feet upward with legs uncrossed.0:30
- 4Shift your weight onto their waist by lifting your hips while pulling your hands under their ankles.0:37
- 5Pull yourself up into mount using a sleeve or collar grip.0:48
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