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Scissor sweep

Also called Knee cut sweep · Scissors sweep

SweepFundamentalGi and no-gi

Key details

  1. Collar and sleeve gripsPull them forward onto their knees.
  2. Hip out to your sideOpen your guard and get your shin across their stomach.
  3. Bottom leg chops their kneeYour lower leg drives against the side of their knee.
  4. Scissor and pullKick the top leg over as you chop, and follow them up to mount.

Practise with a partner under a qualified coach, and tap early. Terms and safety