Today I’m going to go over the Single Leg Sweep From Guard.This is a move commonly used in wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. From the single leg guard position you can do various moves such as leg locks and sweeps. It can put you at a great advantage, and like with anything else it’s all about right positioning. Below are the steps to execute the move properly.
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Choose A side To Execute From
In order to master this move I recommend you practicing it from both sides of your body. What I mean is if you are right handed practice from that angle but also practice the move from your left side. Sometimes you won’t be able to do the move from your strong side so get in the habit of doing it from both sides.
Position Both Legs Properly
In order to do the move it is important that you position your legs properly. One leg has to be on the inside and one on the outside. So for example you will use your right leg as a barrier between you and your opponent by placing it on their hip. this is the leg that’s on the inside. Your left leg now has to be placed on the outside of your opponents leg because it is now going to be used to help you sit up.
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Sit Up And Sweep
Kick up with your left leg (the leg on the outside) then as you are bringing your leg down push yourself up to a seated position. Kicking up the leg is to give you momentum to sit up and continue with the move.
Keep in mind that when you are seated up your left leg is wrapped behind the leg of your opponent. It’s going to help with the sweep. Once in a seated position you then take your right hand and hook it around the back of the knee of your opponent. You now need to use your left hand and right as a base to pull yourself up to your feet, as your do so your left leg needs to sweep the leg of your opponent.
Remember to keep holding on to your opponents leg when you stand up. This is so you can swing the leg to one side and move in to gain side control. From side control you dominate using a number of moves, it’s up to you which ones you want to put on your opponent. Below is a video of how to do the single leg sweep with Gi.
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Single Leg Sweep From Guard (Gi)
Sweep Single Leg From Sit Up Guard
Sickle Sweep From Open Guard – Emily Kwok
Single Leg X Sweep
In conclusion the single leg sweep from guard is an overlooked move but adding it to your artillery of techniques can benefit you greatly. Hopefully this article as well as the videos can help give you a better idea of how to effectively do the move. Head to your gym and try it because with practice come mastery.
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