Sweep · Spider guard · Intermediate · Gi only

Lasso sweep

A sweep (spider guard) you hit from Lasso guard, landing you in Passing open guard. Intermediate level, gi only.

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How to do it

Works from

Lasso guard
  1. Set the lasso on one arm
  2. Put your free foot on their hip
  3. Push the hip while pulling the lasso arm across
  4. Come up on top

How it connects

Starts from
Lasso guard
Similar sweeps
Balloon sweepSpider guard sweep
In courses
Open guard set

Get it right

Key details
  • The lasso foot stays deep on their back
  • Pull them off balance before you sweep
Common mistake

A shallow lasso that slides off.

If they defend it

They circle around: go for the omoplata.

Safety and research

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Practice

Quick checkLasso sweep quick check4 questions
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