Pendulum Sweep from Closed Guard
Use this sweep when the opponent is heavy on their hips. By blocking the elbow and using a pendulum leg motion, you pull them forward and kick them over using hamstring power.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Block the opponent's posting elbow by cupping it with your hand.0:35
- 2Place your foot on the opponent's hip and move your hips out to the side.0:57
- 3Reach your hand through the gap and pull your ear toward their knee.1:19
- 4Use a pendulum motion with your legs to pull the opponent forward.1:42
- 5Kick with your glutes and hamstrings, keeping your heel in line with your kick.2:12
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