Scissor Sweep from Closed Guard
Use this from closed guard when the opponent is maintaining their base by creating a leg frame that pulls their upper body off their center of gravity, making them easy to topple. The deep collar grip and constant tension are what make this fundamental technique effective beyond the white belt phase.
10 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Open the lapel and feed your hand deep into the collar to touch the tag at the back of the neck with your four fingers1:27
- 2Grip the sleeve with thumb outside and four fingers inside1:51
- 3Open your guard and hip escape to create space2:01
- 4Bring your knee across from their hip up to their chest at a diagonal angle2:07
- 5Push with the knee and pull with the collar grip simultaneously to create constant tension2:22
- 6Keep your outside leg completely flat on the mat2:35
- 7Turn your body and look at your watch to generate pulling power2:54
- 8Punch the collar down as you complete the sweep4:06
- 9Slide your heel down toward your butt instead of coming up to your knees4:18
- 10Grind your hips down to secure top position4:37
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