GUARD SWEEP FLOWCHART

Sweeps from various guard positions. Closed guard, half guard, & open guard, each w/ specific options based on what your opponent gives you.

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  1. Sweeps From Guards

    • Most of the time is your starting point! From here, you'll explore different guard positions and the sweeps available from each one. Think of it as choosing which guard you want to work from

  2. Deep Half Guard

    • Usually You're deep under your opponent with a strong underhook. From here, you have access to sweeps like the Waiter Sweep to reverse the position

  3. Waiter Sweep

    • From here, if it shows up, from deep half guard, you can use the waiter sweep to off-balance and sweep your opponent to the side. timing beats strength

  4. De La Riva

    • You've got your De La Riva hook in place. open guard position gives you options to sweep, especially when you add wrist control

  5. Lasso

    • You've established a lasso guard, controlling one of your opponent's arms with your legs. sets up various sweeps to improve your position

  6. Half Guard

    • Usually You're on bottom in Half Guard. position has its own family of sweeps you can use to reverse your opponent. Don’t force it

  7. Closed Guard

    • If they frame, you've got your opponent locked in your closed guard. from here, you have several classic sweeps at your disposal like the kimura sweep, bump sweep, flower sweep, scissor sweep, and pendulum sweep. switch if it stalls

  8. Kimura Sweep

    • from closed guard, you can use the kimura grip to off-balance and sweep your opponent to the side

  9. Bump Sweep

    • Usually The Bump Sweep from Closed Guard uses a hip bump motion to create space and sweep your opponent

  10. Flower Sweep

    • beautiful sweep from closed guard uses a flower-like motion with your legs to sweep your opponent over. timing beats strength

  11. Opponent Stays Standing

    • Often Your opponent is standing while you're on the ground. situation calls for specific sweeps like the Tripod Sweep

  12. Tripod Sweep

    • Quick note: When your opponent stays standing, the Tripod Sweep uses your legs to trip them and bring them to the ground

  13. Scissor Sweep

    • From here, From Closed Guard, the Scissor Sweep uses a scissoring motion with your legs to sweep your opponent. If they defend, you'll need to adjust

  14. Half Guard Sweeps

    • Key detail: often these are the specific sweeps available from the half guard position. switch if it stalls

  15. Spider

    • You've established Spider Guard with your feet on your opponent's biceps. controls their upper body and sets up sweeps like the Over Head Sweep

  16. Over Head Sweep

    • If they frame, from here, from spider guard, the over head sweep uses your leg control to sweep your opponent over your head

  17. De La Riva With Wrist Control

    • Quick note: You've added wrist control to your De La Riva position, giving you even more control and sweep options

  18. Pendulum Sweep

    • Once set, from closed guard, the pendulum sweep uses a pendulum-like motion with your hips to sweep your opponent

  19. Open Guard

    • You're playing Open Guard without closing your legs around your opponent. position offers sweeps like the Hip Bump, Scissor, Flower, and Pendulum. Switch if it stalls

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