Spider Scissor Sweep
A sweep for white belts transitioning to open guard that uses spider grips to control the biceps and a scissor-like leg motion to off-balance the opponent. It works by locking the leg to prevent posting and pulling the opponent forward over the leg.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish two sleeve grips with thumb and forefinger, then hip escape to open the guard.2:25
- 2Shift weight to one hip, roll to your side, and place the foot on the opponent's bicep.3:05
- 3Lock the leg out on the bicep while simultaneously pulling the same-side arm toward your body.3:15
- 4Place the other foot on the outside of the opponent's leg and pull them up and over.3:30
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