Open Butterfly Guard Sweep — Single Leg Pass Counter
Counters a single-leg pass attempt by pulling the opponent close, controlling their hook-side arm, and driving across the waist to off-balance. Works when the opponent commits forward or tries to lift your hooking leg.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Pull the opponent tight to your waist to prevent them from backing up and recovering posture.0:24
- 2Block their hips and control the hook-side arm, raising your elbow to stop underhooks or lapel grabs.0:52
- 3Step your free leg across their hips or lapel while driving your hooked leg forward.1:12
- 4Keep your feet together initially, then open your hips and drive through your legs to complete the sweep.1:38
- 5If they walk forward to defend, step your heel under their hook and drive while maintaining waist control.2:42
- 6Transition directly into a triangle choke by locking your legs and securing the arm when the sweep is blocked.3:21
- 7Make yourself heavy to prevent the opponent from lifting your hooking leg, then adjust timing to sweep.4:43
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