BJJ Sweeps: General Guide & Advanced Tips

When you first start training, you will probably learn individual techniques without the context of how you arrive to that point. This is done to keep things simple, and it’s an effective way to teach newcomers. For example, if you are learning an armbar, you start in an armbar position, with the arm captured and full control of the opponent.

You probably learn sweeps the same way. However, you’ve probably found that it’s hard to hit these sweep when sparring, especially against a larger opponent. Why is that?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sweeps can work on anyone, but know the limits and what it takes to create a successful sweep.

1. OPPONENT: HOW GOOD ARE THEY AT BJJ?
2. ABILITY: HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT BJJ?
3. SETUP: DON’T TRY TO FORCE IT.
4. TIMING: DON’T WAIT TOO LONG.
5. EXECUTION: DON’T HALF-ASS IT.

General training tips that will help with BJJ sweeps.

1. PICK A FEW SWEEPS THAT YOU LIKE AND FOCUS ON THEM.
2. YOU NEED TO PRACTICE SWEEPS TO GET GOOD AT THEM.
3. DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL OR GET YOUR GUARD PASSED.
4. KEEP WORKING ON IT; YOU’LL GET THERE ONE DAY.
5. UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROCESS NEVER ENDS.

Advanced: Counter-techniques and how to deal with them.

• KNOW WHEN A TECHNIQUE IS COUNTERED.
• HOW TO DEAL WITH A COUNTER TO YOUR TECHNIQUE.
• WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR IMPROVEMENT.

Read the blog post at: https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/10/11/bjj-sweeps-and-do-they-work-on-bigger-people