Sweep · Deep half guard · Intermediate

Waiter sweep

A sweep (deep half guard) you hit from Deep half guard, landing you in Half guard (top). Intermediate level.

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How To: Waiter Sweep from Deep Half Guard

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How to do it

Works from

Deep half guard
  1. From deep half, hook under their free leg with your arm
  2. Lift their foot like a waiter carrying a tray
  3. Push their hips over your head
  4. Come up on top as they roll

How it connects

Starts from
Deep half guard
Similar sweeps
Homer Simpson sweep
In courses
Half guard set

Get it right

Key details
  • Lift the foot and push the hip in one motion
  • Keep your head tucked under them
Common mistake

Pushing straight up instead of over your head.

If they defend it

They step back: switch to the Homer Simpson sweep.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkWaiter sweep quick check4 questions
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