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Running the Pipe Sweep

A wrestling-based sweep used when the opponent shifts weight to one leg. Wraps the leg to lift and rotate the opponent, capitalizing on their off-balanced base.

youtube·2:573:04·Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu

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  1. 1Wait for the opponent to shift weight to one leg (e.g., during a backstep or post).2:57
  2. 2Wrestle up by grabbing the opponent's free leg.2:59
  3. 3Execute the 'running the pipe' motion to rotate the opponent.3:01
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Key Guard Retention CONCEPTS | BJJ Gi Drilling
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