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instagram·Malachy Friedman | Small Detail BJJ/MMA Master·1:30·3 techniques

Overview

The instructor demonstrates a 'sit-up guard' sweep from De La Riva, emphasizing a unified core mechanic across three variations. By kicking the opponent out, sitting on the elbow, and walking behind the leg, the player creates a tight angle that forces the opponent to fall. The video details three entry methods for the behind-the-leg control: using the far arm, passing the hand through, or using the belt (dental floss). The key insight is that once the leg is controlled, the sweep is automatic regardless of the entry method.

What's covered

  1. 0:00Sit-Up Guard Core Mechanic
  2. 0:27Variation 1: Far Arm Post
  3. 0:44Variation 2: Hand Pass Entry
  4. 1:00Variation 3: Belt Dental Floss

Techniques in this video

  1. 01
    Sit-Up Guard Sweep — Belt Dental Floss
    0:54 – 1:10·Open Guard·Sweep
  2. 02
    Sit-Up Guard Sweep — Far Arm Post
    0:08 – 0:27·Open Guard·Sweep
  3. 03
    Sit-Up Guard Sweep — Hand Pass Entry
    0:32 – 0:44·Open Guard·Sweep
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