The First 4 Sweeps You Need To Know | Jiu-Jitsu Basics

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Understanding and executing sweeps can be a tricky thing in the beginning...and well after, too. These are possibly the most important sweeps to learn early on, partly because the remain useful and high-percentage, and partly because the are rich in principles that govern all sweeping techniques.
There are multiple variations of these, and hundreds of sweeps from various guards. I focus in this video on these closed guard sweeps only:
1. Elevator Sweep
2. Hip Bump Sweep
3. Scissor Sweep
4. Pendulum Sweep
These are great sweeps by themselves or when combined with each other, other sweeps or certain complementary submissions.
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Thank you! I appreciate that.

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@@zacsbarnyard7436 - that’s not really true. I know very legit black belts with less than 10 years in. Personally, it took me 16 years from white to black, and that’s honestly a long time.

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@@zacsbarnyard7436schools and professors are not all equal. Some of them are handing out black belts after 6 years. Skill > belt color

[@timmorenz9838]

I am a black belt in jiujitsu with 14 years of bjj experience. Those are the only sweeps I ever use! No need to get complicated! Fundamentals win fights! Thank you as always Professor!

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Thank you very much for that comment and I couldn’t agree more! 🙏🙏🙏

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Nice

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Holy shit. If even a black belt says that this is what he uses, who am I to say a word? But, I agree. No need to get complicated.

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I just took my first week of jujitsu classes I'm really enjoying it your videos are making it really easy to remeber the basics. I will come back to this post many times in the future.

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I just had my first jiujitsu class last night and i loved it! This was a really interesting video and I appreciate videos like this to help solidify the concepts they teach in class. Thank you!

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I pray every night that I’m the only one watching these videos from my state.

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Hahahahaha

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Good stuff! Thanks but can you make this where the other white belts in my gym can’t see it?

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LOL.

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You want them to know too. So you get better together.

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5:55 for the 2 minute version

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Google user Thank you, thank you, thank you

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@KVMVKVZ they drop knowledge sometimes tho

[@dorkjedi]

I love adding the push of the knee on the scissor sweep, especially against big guys. "If do right, no can defend" - Mr. Miyagi :D

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Hahaha. Very true.

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There's beauty in all the basics of Jiu Jitsu. The mechanics of these are what the art was founded on.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I definitely agree with that

[@Syphonix3]

Damn professor. My wife and I are both 3 stripe white belts. My wife likes playing guard but as of this writing she has zero sweeps in her arsenal. I know she will want to have these sweeps to beef up her guard game immensely. This video will really want her to practice technique with me in our garage. We have mats.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m so happy to hear that. That is one of the main reasons I make videos is that right there! Thank you!

[@dommywantstoknow]

Thanks, now just to remember these sweeps til i get to the gym 😅

[@owlman6934]

Im new in jiu jitsu i train about 3 months. And u explain everything really easy and simple. Thank you. Oss!

[@hanniballectormd5569]

Thanks for showing both grips (Gi & No Gi) I think Joe Rogan said it best if you live up north where everyone is wearing jackets Gi is best for you but if you live here in Florida where I do your average street fight is going to be beach style where they take their shirt off and sweat quickly becoming super slippery to grip onto.

[@DougGirard]

Elevator sweep 1:02 Hip bump sweep 1:53 Scissor sweep 2:30 Pendulum sweep 4:05

[@psyience3213]

Im a blue belt, those are pretty much the only sweeps i use from closed guard. That knee shield to scissor sweep is what started my guard game as a white belt. Knee shield is great.

[@goat0472]

Man the art of BJJ is truly beautiful

[@DamonBeelerTV]

today's class will mark my 7th day going to Brazilian jujitsu. you video helped me sweep someone last class. my sensei was impressed will continue to come back and learn, and grow my skills. thank you for this video. 🧎🏾‍♂️

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you for telling me. That means a lot and good luck with your training!

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@@KnightJiuJitsu thank you so much it's nice that experience black belts have no problem helping newer guys learn. I was wondering if u knew any hip stretches for flexibility that's my biggest issue

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Great Simple Detailed Instruction! Great Lesson!

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im glad to say that after 3 years of doing jiujitsu ive earned my blue belt. i just wanted to come back to this post cause this is the first one i watched. thanks knight jiujitsu. i often come here and look at your videos to give me ideas and they help alot. 🤜🤛

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That is so awesome to hear! Congrats on the blue belt! And thank you so much for the kind words and watching these.

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@@KnightJiuJitsu thank you man your instrucions are always clear and the way you show things are very easy and simple to follow.

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Fantastic as always !! Thank you so much !

[@bingusbongus3404]

When I started off as a white belt, the third scissor sweep is what I used almost everytime. Eventually, though, the other white belts caught on and started making better bases and I couldn’t do it anymore haha

[@Spanky00Cheeks]

If they really base out to prevent the scissor sweep to one side, maybe you can switch to a butterfly sweep on the other side. Hook the wide based leg, hip escape to the same side, and catch them by surprise? Just spitballing :)

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are u me

[@ca1498]

I love the way you put these alternatives in context and connect them. Big fan.

[@VROOOMIN]

love it, going to try these sweeps out tonight!

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I always enjoy his breakdown of control the position than conduct the move. Excellent

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Thank you again For the great instructional content.

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This is an amazing channel great info, easy to follow and good pace!

[@neilbrown2451]

I love that last one. Been done to me so many times by higher belts. Very effective. They usually bring the arm across their body with the same side hand and then scoop the leg with the other hand. Bingo!

[@BrianBirdy]

So good brother. Awesome detail for such a high level explanation. Thank you 🤙🏻

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Beautiful basic sweeps that work..well explained..thanks

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Great info. Thanks for the options

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Great sweeps. Great details Prof Eli!!! OSSS! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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Great instructional videos. Thanks for sharing oss

[@johngrubb3602]

Excellent sweep instruction!

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Great technique thanks I am getting ready for grading

[@lymecycljne405]

I love the over-under sweep. The second sweep you performed. It's simple and so effective. Yes, it's good to mix up and go for more sweeps but I've always loved this one because of how simple it is to pull off.

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Sir, that was EXCELLENT... Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

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Great instruction once again!

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Excellent demonstration, cheers

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Those were so smooth and quick to the point! That's why I LOVE Jiu Jitsu! Great video! Thank you!!

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Thank you so much for the great lesson!!!

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Wonderful Teacher ! Thank you very much Sir !

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Great comprehensible explanation of technique! Definitely subscribing

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Back to basics!!! Could you do a series about it? Nice video

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I am working on that theme currently. I've done a few now with Budo Brothers for both of our channels. Check them out too! Thanks

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Top notch tutorial. It all makes perfect sense.

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Great video. Thanks!

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Love that you provided the no-gi alternatives!

[@jamesvernon7138]

Great details. Hitting a nice sweep is like hitting a nice line drive golf ball. Thanks for putting this information out there.

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My 4 favorite sweeps. Pretty much the only ones I use. Great video 🥋💪

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[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you for saying that!

[@Musikberoende]

These were the first ones I learned, but after a while only rolling with people like 40 lbs heavier than me I rarely even go for sweeps... needed a reminder! The scissor sweep can be so effective!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Absolutely. These are all scalable and applicable for bigger people. Just takes tons of reps

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I just learned something new: "sweep" in BJJ is not what one would think coming from a TKD/Karate background ! 😆😆😆 Great video!

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just started jujitsu and this gets me a step ahead. thanks.

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AMAZING lesson. Thank you. Oss!

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WOW. These techniques are absolutely fascinating. Marvelous instruction, and really makes me want to be formally trained. Thank you!

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Amazing video, thanks ✌️

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awesome, gives me some direction instead of trying to use my scissor sweep for all those positions/scenarios you showed. Thanks!

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Great video Knight!💪

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Great video! Well explained! I look forward to watching more of your videos. Osss!

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Studied traditional Japanese jiu jitsu for a few year when I was a kid, but relied purely on being a 6ft 225lb 13yr old. This is the kind of stuff I should have learned. Fundamentals and skill will win out over power the majority of times. Great video!

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Oh you did? Where at? Sounds like *cough* to me

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@@Mateoarredondo necro post but since I'm here. I believe I capped out at 6ft2 but given the amount of "6ft" people I meet, I figure I'm a bit taller lol

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Very insightful

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Been at bjj for 3 months now and this stuff is finally starting to make sense thanks

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Great video thank you!

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Excellent Technics.

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Good work, Those are the best sweeps

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Great tips

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Awesome video!!!

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great teaching.. thank you

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Thx for the tips Professor

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I’m just starting out and this was a very informative video.

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what a good time to upload this video... today a newbie(first class) pinned me(1 stripe white) with my neck down in my closed guard and was stuck for a good 40-50 seconds. Usually other guys in my gym posture up when they are in top closed guard. I was confused when this newbie did the opposite. I wrote this scenario down to get back to my Trainer to ask him ways to deal with it and your video got to me before I got to my trainer. Thanks a ton !!! Just subscribed :)

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That’s awesome to hear! I’m glad I could help at all and thank you for subbing!

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Great video

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Great video. I love how you emphasize when to use each sweep. Lot of info in a short amount of time.

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This was explained incredibly well. Thank you for talking through AND demonstrating multiple times. This helps me a great deal. Great job, professor!!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate the comment. I’m glad you like it!

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Thanks Eli! You always provide such clear demonstrations.

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Thank you!

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Thank you so much!! I joined a competition team at my studio....And I didnt know how to sweep! This saved me so much,thank you Studio : Next Level Martial Arts...Austintown, OH

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Awesome! I’m glad this helped. I come up to Ohio pretty often.

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Yes, This helped me alot....Also, Thank you for hearting the comment

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Tks again for sharing precious knowledge, professor!

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Tremendously helpful with the details on the opponents body position, thank you.

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I want those skills! Pulling off a sweep is a great feeling

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Good stuff!

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Great basic fundamentals

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Big thumbs up from Germany. I love your videos and explanations. I will test the sweeps in my next training. Thx!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Danke dir! 🙏

[@jomess7879]

Ive only been doing jiujitsu for about 3 and a half months. so far, the elevator sweep is the only one ive hit more than once on higher belts. thus far it is my fav sweep.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

It never goes out of style either!