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.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

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.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

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.

beginner
GiNo-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.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

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.

intermediate
GiNo-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.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

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.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

John Wayne Sweep

From Half Guard

A half guard sweep transitioning to top control, effective in gi/no-gi, ideal for intermediate BJJ practitioners.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

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.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

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.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

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