Lumberjack Sweep

A sweep against a standing opponent that grips both ankles or heels and pushes the knees with the hips to knock them backward. It commonly appears from closed guard when the top player stands up and breaks the closed guard.

Where Lumberjack Sweep connects

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Lumberjack Sweep

Leads to

Champions who use it

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    Adele FornarinoAustralia ยท 1 match clip
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Technique videos

Lumberjack Sweep Series | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | CVBJJ Online

Lumberjack Sweep Series | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | CVBJJ Online

CVBJJ Online

Lumberjack Sweeps (Lachlan Giles)

Lumberjack Sweeps (Lachlan Giles)

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

Lumberjack Sweep from Closed Guard | Gi Class | Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lumberjack Sweep from Closed Guard | Gi Class | Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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How to defend it

Defensive Options vs. the Lumberjack Sweep | Gi Class | Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Defensive Options vs. the Lumberjack Sweep | Gi Class | Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Counter the Double Ankle Sweep and Pass the Guard: No Gi BJJ/Jiu-Jitsu

Counter the Double Ankle Sweep and Pass the Guard: No Gi BJJ/Jiu-Jitsu

Brian Glick

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