Sweep · Leg entanglements · Intermediate

Single leg X sweep

A sweep (leg entanglements) you hit from Single leg X, landing you in Passing open guard. Intermediate level.

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Single Leg X Guard Sweep Fundamentals

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How to do it

Works from

Single leg X
  1. Hug their trapped leg with your arms
  2. Push their hip with your outside foot
  3. Kick your inside leg up to lift their knee
  4. They fall backward; come up holding the leg

How it connects

Starts from
Single leg X
Also from Single leg X
Straight ankle lock
In courses
Leg lock set

Get it right

Key details
  • Push and kick at the same moment
  • Keep hold of the leg so you can attack a leg lock or pass
Common mistake

Not controlling the leg on the way up.

If they defend it

They turn away: go for the straight ankle lock.

Safety and research

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Practice

Quick checkSingle leg X sweep quick check4 questions
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