Flower Sweep to X-Guard
Use this variation when you need to break posture quickly. It converts the Flower Sweep's off-balance into immediate X-guard control for leg entanglements.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Grab the opponent's sleeve and knee.0:04
- 2Place your foot next to their ankle.0:11
- 3Knock them forward and punch your wrist toward the ceiling.0:16
- 4Create a platform with your body and let them come back in.0:31
- 5Hip escape and insert your knee inside.0:43
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