X-Guard Sweep from Butterfly
A counter-sweep used when the opponent steps over your hook. It utilizes X-guard to control the far wrist and extend the opponent's body for a sweep to side control.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Transition to X-guard as the opponent steps forward over your hook.2:13
- 2Grab the far-side wrist and pull it towards you.2:38
- 3Extend the opponent's body and come up on your left elbow.2:49
- 4Pull the bottom hook heel towards the butt and finish the sweep.2:56
- 5Take the hook out and keep moving to side control.3:56
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