BJJ Techniques: Sweep from the closed guard

The guard is a ground position where one combatant has his or her back on the ground, while holding the opponent using the legs. To change from the closed guard to a more dominant position, you generally sweep your opponent.


To sweep from the closed guard, you have the following options:

1. Standing Sweep from closed Guard (when your opponent tries to stand):




2. Pendulum Sweep From The Guard With GI:





3. Scissors Sweep from the Guard:





4. Kimura Sweep (in Brazilian Portuguese):




5. Balance Sweep (in Brazilian Portuguese):




6. Tradional Sweep (in Brazilian Portuguese):

Additional techniques:

1. BJ Penn - Sweep from Closed Guard While the Opponent Is Standing - Variation 1


2. BJ Penn - Sweep from Closed Guard While the Opponent Is Standing - Variation 2


3. BJ Penn - Sit-Up Sweep

Good reads:

1. http://www.grapplearts.com/Andreh-Knee-Grip-Guard-Sweep.htm


2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(grappling)