Sweeps
Moves that allow you to reverse a bottom position to a top position while maintaining control.
Sweep Techniques
Sickle Sweep
From Open Guard
This intermediate sweep from open guard destabilizes opponents, leading to a dominant position. Ideal for both Gi and No-Gi BJJ.
Waiter Sweep
From Deep Half Guard
Learn how to perform a sweep from Deep Half Guard, transitioning from defense to offense in both gi and no-gi BJJ settings.
Butterfly Sweep
From Butterfly Guard
Learn a beginner-friendly BJJ sweep from the Butterfly Guard to transition from defense to offense, suitable for both Gi and No-Gi.
Tripod Sweep
From Open Guard
Learn a beginner-friendly sweep from open guard to off-balance opponents and gain top control, effective in both Gi and No-Gi settings.
Pendulum Sweep
From Full Guard
Sweep from full guard by controlling the arm, using leg momentum to off-balance and roll the opponent, suitable for both gi and no-gi.
Hip Bump Sweep
From Full Guard
A beginner-friendly sweep from full guard, using hip movement to off-balance and roll the opponent for a top position.
Old School Sweep
From Half Guard
Learn a beginner-friendly sweep from half guard to gain top control in both Gi and No-Gi settings.
John Wayne Sweep
From Half Guard
A half guard sweep transitioning to top control, effective in gi/no-gi, ideal for intermediate BJJ practitioners.
G-Roll Sweep
From Half Guard
An intermediate sweep from half guard using leverage and momentum to reverse positions, effective in both gi and no-gi settings.
Scissor Sweep
From Full Guard
A beginner-friendly sweep from full guard, using a scissoring motion to off-balance and topple the opponent, applicable in gi and no-gi.