Scissor Sweep
Used from closed guard to sweep an opponent to mount. The key mechanism is placing the foot on the floor and chopping the side of the knee to off-balance the opponent, rather than striking the shin or hip.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish sleeve and collar grips, then hip escape while keeping the knee elevated.0:02
- 2Place the foot on the floor with active toes to engage the hamstring.0:34
- 3Chop the side of the opponent's knee with your foot.0:35
- 4Complete the sweep by taking the opponent off their knees and securing mount.0:39
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