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Sweep Theory

Chris Paines · InTheory BJJ by Chris Paines

Chris Paines explains how he thinks about sweeps in general, with most examples from half guard and the knee shield. A concept class, not a list of moves.

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What it teaches

  • Half guard Concept class on why sweeps work, shown mostly from half guard and knee shield
  • Knee shield / Z-guard Knee shield examples in a sweep-theory class

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