Half Guard Sweep
A Technique from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Courtesy Rebecca Motte and thetechniques.net
Instructor:
Roberto "Gordo" Correa and Gustavo Machado
Practicing the moves incorrectly could result in serious bodily injury or death.
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 | Gordo
(in the white gi) has Gustavo (in the blue gi) in the half guard. In order
for Gordo to gain the advantage, he wants to get his left arm underneath Gustavo's
arm, so he prepares to do this by pushing Gustavo's left knee out using his
right hand. At the same time, Gordo presses his left forearm across Gustavo's
throat and presses his left hand againt Gustavo's left shoulder. (not shown....
Gordo's leg position is that his right leg is hooking Gustavo's right leg,
and Gordo's left foot is placed down frimly on Gustavo's lower leg or calf.) |
 | Gordo
then hips out to his left side as he pushes Gustavo back using his arms. Gordo
brings his top knee through to help gain space as well. |
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Gordo has gained enough room to "swim" his left arm
underneath Gustavo's right arm. |
 | Gordo
grabs Gustavo's belt with his left hand, and continues to push Gustavo's left
knee out to the side using his right hand. Notice that Gordo stays on his
right side with his left shoulder off the mat. His left leg is posted. |
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  | Gordo sweeps Gustavo by dropping his left shoulder to the mat, pulling with his left hand which is controlling the belt and lifting with his right hand which is controlling the knee. Gordo maintains control of the knee through out the move. |
 | Gordo secures the cross mount position. |
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Last updated
10/11/02
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