Sit-Up Guard Sweep — Belt Dental Floss
A gi-specific variation using the 'dental floss' grip on the belt to control the leg. This is effective when the opponent is falling at a tight angle, making hand posts difficult.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Sit up on your elbow and walk behind the opponent's leg.0:54
- 2Grab the opponent's belt and pull it free (dental floss).1:00
- 3Put the belt grip behind the leg and go through to sweep.1:05
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