Sweep · Spider guard · Intermediate · Gi only

Balloon sweep

A sweep (spider guard) you hit from Spider guard, landing you in Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame). Intermediate level, gi only.

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Balloon Sweep from Spider Guard

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How to do it

Works from

Spider guard
  1. Spider guard with both sleeves gripped
  2. Put both feet on their hips as they lean in
  3. Lift them over your head like a balloon
  4. Roll back and come up in mount

How it connects

Starts from
Spider guard
Similar sweeps
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In courses
Open guard set

Get it right

Key details
  • Pull on the sleeves as you lift with your feet
  • Time it when they lean forward
Common mistake

Not pulling the sleeves, so they post out.

If they defend it

They step back: go for the triangle.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

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