Scissors Sweep

Scissors Sweep

A sweep from closed guard that uses a scissoring motion with the legs to off-balance the opponent and transition to mount or side control.

Where Scissors Sweep connects

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Scissors Sweep

Scissors Sweep

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Champions who use it

  • 1
    Gezary MatudaBrazil ยท 3 match clips
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  • 2
    Alexandre RibeiroBrazil ยท 1 match clip
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  • 3
    Tayane PorfรญrioBrazil ยท 1 match clip
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  • 4
    Adele FornarinoAustralia ยท 1 match clip
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Technique videos

Scissor Sweep for BJJ White Belts (Try These Adjustments)

Scissor Sweep for BJJ White Belts (Try These Adjustments)

Chewjitsu

2 on 1 Grip Scissor Sweep by John Danaher

2 on 1 Grip Scissor Sweep by John Danaher

BJJ Fanatics

Kurt Osiander Move of the Week - Scissor Sweep

Kurt Osiander Move of the Week - Scissor Sweep

Kurt Osiander Move of the Week

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How to defend it

Countering the Scissor Sweep

Countering the Scissor Sweep

Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Scissor sweep counter (become "unsweepable" with The Mirroring Principle)

Scissor sweep counter (become "unsweepable" with The Mirroring Principle)

Wim Deputter BJJ

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Sequences with this technique

2 sequences

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