Scissor Sweep
A foundational sweep using collar and sleeve grips to off-balance the opponent. It develops hip mobility essential for open guard transitions and sets up triangle choke attacks.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Secure a deep collar grip with one hand and a sleeve grip with the other.0:45
- 2Shoot your leg through the opponent's far side, hooking their leg with your shin.0:47
- 3Scissor your legs together while pulling the collar and pushing the sleeve to roll them over.0:49
- 4Transition to mount or use the hip movement to open guard for spider or half guard.0:54
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