Pendulum Sweep from Full Guard (Effective At Any Level in BJJ)

In today's BJJ technique video I show an effective fundamental sweep from Full Guard can work from White Belt to Black Belt. It's also a sweep that has a ton of carry-over value to things like armbars, oma-platas and other techniques from closed guard. Lastly, it's also a sweep for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, that if you get good at using it, can lead to lots of other sweeps and submissions.
That sweep is non other than the Pendulum Sweep and is right in line with things like Scissor Sweeps as Fundamentals all White Belts must have some understanding of. Now in this video I show the distinction I make between the Pendulum and the Flower sweep because they get mixed up. Now I'm not saying everyone in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu goes by the same names as I share in the video, but this is what I call them.
Anyways, I share some details on how to set it up, how to execute it and how to finish it that I hope are useful to you and your Jiu-jitsu.
Thanks for watching.
-Chewy
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[@frank3283]

This was Adam's masterpiece. It will never be topped.

[@Sw1tchTube]

I had to make this 69 likes. Nice

[@88unstopable]

Adam Wilson with the dead face jazz hands, hilarious.

[@zombieleg971]

Adam's facial evolution during that whole ramble 🤣

[@AyahuascaSage]

My first jiu jitsu teacher was a blue belt at my uni who helped teach a small club with a few other people including me. He would hit me with this sweep endlessly and I remember him doing it slow as molasses just to demonstrate the importance of learning technique. Once you start hitting it successfully you feel like a ninja, man.

[@yurisghost9107]

My wife is passed out, and I’m secretly watching Jiu-Jitsu videos.

[@strength4863]

Depends where your hands while watching😂😂😂

[@nextlevelguypodcast]

Please make a series of this, and do the main sweeps from different positions. I always forget the small things, these are gold! I can't wait to get back on the mat and my technique and skill development is going to sky rocket from videos like this!

[@andrewalexander7363]

The end is just hilarious. Whoa he spoke. Lol

[@vasiliy_dxb]

Adam.

[@hankowitz]

Adams pose at the end hahaha. Awesome video, gents.

[@gucciseatbelt9500]

Perfect, exactly what I need right now as a new white belt.

[@godsofwar1186]

Now this is an excellent video because it shows you how to reverse your situation. This is a move made for people who want to dominate.

[@1deaver]

The ending was hilarious, the rest was very educational, great work as always. Thumbs up

[@chosen1163]

This is absolutely perfect the only thing I would add is if they’re sitting back really well just break that posture so you can get your hand under their leg by just pulling your legs then put the arm under while you’re pulling them to you with your legs

[@mercerpatterson6290]

Literally insane, was legit getting out of the shower when watching this

[@carlosmaldonado9510]

We just got thought this move in class and I didn’t get as much as this tutorial I can’t say enough of how much I learn from you Definitely watching it once doesn’t work… Thanks a lot for all your time

[@mrm3678]

This video was perfect. More please!

[@HarpTheAngry]

Thanks Chewy! I've only been rolling for about 6 months now and I've been having a hard time getting this sweep right since I learned it a couple months ago!

[@SoobaLopa]

I'm a white belt and the mistakes your guys made are the same ones I keep making but I'll get it down! I'm gonna surprise my coach soon when I pull this out

[@simonray4664]

Great video and details. I'm over 40 and a light weight blue belt and this is the first sweep I could hit regularly against higher level and bigger opponents. Cant wait to try these details.

[@anon2034]

Great instruction on the Pendulum Sweep! Tucking the feet under the person's hips/but is a must to stop a bridge.

[@brendonstephens6530]

Woah just searched pendulum sweep to practice in class today and found this was just posted... it's fate!!!

[@tommoeller7149]

I think that from now on I'll don something silky before watching your videos. Mood is everything. :)

[@kylechu4115]

My absolute favorite Bjj commentator. Thanks Chewy.

[@markdoyle4391]

The ending to this always kills me. Great sweep too

[@samiamten2352]

I know I've seen this video multiple times, but everytime feels like the first time. Definitely my favorite Chewy video. 🙌

[@jediflamaster]

Started doing this sweep today, I'm still figuring it out but it's been already working way better than any of the other sweeps i knew. This sweep works wonders when you have massive meat tubes for legs like me, the more heft in your legs the more momentum you can carry with that swing.

[@915andyc]

1st video I’ve watched for a long time, been grading and trying not to confuse my brain but I got my 3rd stripe on my white belt so I’m back for some more Chewy & Adam time! 😂 This fits in nicely with the sweeps I’ve learned (scissor sweep/hooking sweep/sitting up sweep) 👍 Thanks chaps 🤙

[@HollyDollyTakahani]

Excellent this has me landing it consistently. If I lived near this Gym I would one hundred percent be attending. Thank you so much for your content and help.

[@Ghilliesuit35]

Awesome stuff! Adam never disappoints per usual.

[@Chewjitsu]

Never ever

[@josephmoreau9615]

Thank you, Professor Chewy and Professor Jazz Hands! I worked on this for the first time, and I really appreciate you sharing this instruction!

[@robbiem7051]

No jitz for a month here in the UK due to another full lockdown, just getting into it and your videos are very helpful 💪

[@John-qz2sy]

We just drilled these on Tuesday, taking the hooked leg up to the shoulder, and driving your head toward the mat. Made it easier to manipulate them.

[@ramseylawrence4285]

I love your channel, it’s so easy for me to binge watch solid jiujitsu content, thank you

[@DPW13]

LOL I love this video. The chill down after, almost feels like class, love you guys!

[@Bellathor]

That ending haha. Thanks for the tips Chewy, Ive been trying this sweep lately, seems like a really useful one.

[@sichiu]

My goodness, can Adam at least let Chewy get a word in - he won’t shut up! Sweeps are still a problem for me, thanks for the tips will give it a try. Keep up the good work! :)

[@markmartin6309]

After we learned this in class it was one of those moves that I always liked and still use. Even catch blue belts once in a while with it. 👍🏼

[@Boomdustin]

Great vid and bonus points for the finishing pose sesh at the 5:55 mark lol Thanks!

[@aaronboutwell]

Very helpful! I always forget to break the center of gravity with sweeps. Thank you, much appreciated.

[@stephenhurst1348]

Perfect! This is exactly what I've been working on lately.

[@ansila316]

I'm drinking coffee avoiding work. Thanks for the tips man!

[@ClipsFromMaine]

Thank you guys ! 🙏 Adam! 😁

[@Tigersharkmma]

enjoying my morning coffee, thanks for the video !!!

[@uberblue6843]

About to hop in the shower before no-gi class! Great tips as always!

[@musicmeanslife65]

Every time Adam makes a face I have to go back and watch it again

[@ahuchital]

Just covered this in class yesterday, I had a hard time landing it but I feel like with the details shown here I can make some improvements. Strong work!

[@HypocriticComputers]

As always, Chewy dropping some knowledge right when I need it. Was having some trouble with this sweep a couple days ago. I'll try to practice this sweep again and focus on these details. Thanks!

[@lifeisgood070]

Can you do a video series on the different Gi brands and what feels comfortable, what length works, when/where to use a light weight version for a competition to help make weight or when to use a heavy one for practice and just all types of Gi questions xD thank you Chewy!!!

[@EdBakertheIncongruous]

The little scoot under them, to become perpendicular, seems to be key. I had trouble until I started getting under them well

[@popops7879]

I was actually waiting for my jiujitsu class to start ;)

[@danielfloyd396]

Excellent instruction & detail. Thanks professor!

[@DANGERCLOSEMMA]

My favorite sweep! Pendulum is so goated

[@tim0te030]

Thanks chewy good hangin out with you bud

[@razhocarjr]

Great Closing. 💪🏽🤙🏽👊🏽😎

[@arturofernandez725]

Great haircut sir, very sharp!

[@pmartialartsx]

When I was taught flower sweep in the late nineties; this is what I was taught.

[@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501]

The off balancing and forcing the opponent to lift up or tricking him to/waiting for him to lift up from a strong base is crucial here otherwise he/she is going nowhere. On the point about competition prep, I think that for those starting out in competitions there needs to be more focus on takedowns and takedown recovery (sadly not taught alot in many clubs) and learning to avoid gassing out which happened to me in my competitions. This wasn't down to poor conditioning but nerves and adrenaline etc.

[@lcbr8100]

omg i watched this to the very last second and that was the greatest ending to a youtube video that i've ever seen!! lmaoo

[@PhilScottCanada]

Thanks Chewie. Good tips!

[@chrisgartung1708]

Love this really helped my game

[@MasterMatrix8]

Adam is the Silent Bob of BJJ

[@ElsieRowan]

👌that’s some pure content there good job 😂

[@johnd6258]

You guys are out of your minds. That ending...Adam, my man! That is some straight SNL level mockery. Scrubbing your butt? Really? Then Adam wiggles his pinkie. I lost it at work laughing.

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad to give you a laugh.

[@thomasjoseph9224]

Me currently - Okay sick. I’m going to do this Wednesday... Wednesday - wait, what did I learn? Hand through? No wait, other side... 15 seconds later, tapping out.

[@ryeann2567]

I just had that experience this morning!

[@timothyelhajj8404]

I’m laying in bed, pretending to sleep, watching Chewy teach the pendulum sweep as my wife lays next to me 🤣😂🤣 And then you call me out for it at the end 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@allenchang6185]

Watching this at my security work and practiced this on the floor of the guardhouse lol now my back all dusty

[@bvgshouldbecoach]

This was immaculate

[@SirFancyPantsMcee]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@phx4closureman]

*great demo!!!! thx!!!*

[@qkayaman]

We did this in class yesterday. What I didn't realize is just how much you have to shift angle to get enough torque with the pendulum, almost 90 degrees.

[@jdsmith2888]

Great Vid! Funny ending.

[@AndyKoji]

love these guys

[@masenwages6164]

Thanks for the help dad ❤️

[@oraclebjj]

:) great work as always. Hey curious chewy how is it that you guys are open. Training with no masks on? So confused.

[@4syth]

New to this channel, I clicked because the thumbnail looked like Dan Bilzerian was about to sweep John Danaher.

[@streetninja1043]

Hey Chewy! You seem really relaxed teaching and talking to the camera. Am I right, and if so: did this come naturally to you, or is it because you have done it for so many years? If I look at myself, I feel really awkward talking to groups or especially camera's 😅😅

[@jackmehoff915]

I like to overhook the posting arm for control , put my foot on his hip and sit back on my hip. At this point his arm isolated and hes has to drive into me, that is when I underhook the leg and start the sweep ,I feel like that is way easiest set up for smaller people to sweep much bigger opponents.

[@zacgibb172]

Im watching this waiting to go to training

[@grandaddypurpsms]

Hilarious. I actually was watching this in the shower no lie😆

[@graphthis2249]

You and Adam have a Penn and Teller vibe haha

[@hari9885]

Came for the sweep. Stayed for the seduction.

[@robmills5181]

Since you brought up the flower sweep in the beginning what conditions would lead you to choose the flower sweep and vice versa for the pendulum?

[@user-yx1qk4sk5t]

5:51 is basically Jay and Silent Bob of BJJ.

[@wolverinekut]

Thank you Sir

[@inkyblots90]

Lol the ending had me rolling 😂

[@jacknightingale9291]

I really felt spoken to at the end because I was actually taking a shower 😂

[@HomeDepotDade]

Pendelum sweep is easily my most successful sweep its all in the hips boys

[@pingislife2653]

As Chewy is winding down the video....Adam! Lol...

[@matthewarellano0]

I was sitting on the toilet 😳

[@fouadmounchid9805]

Hey can you do a video on the best sweeps to use on wrestlers

[@MrRitmu]

Wow. Danaher looks young in this one. I'll have what he"s having.

[@wendyslittleprogram3984]

Chewy: “Adam...?” Adam: “...Adam”

[@Danoftheconda]

Whatever you're doing, I'm glad you're here 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@meteoroz]

Adam. Adam.

[@desmundreid3368]

Love the ending. Lol

[@bronhaller]

Keep on rambling!

[@drewdiakos990]

I watched it sitting on the toilet before training lol

[@rasalghul9331]

Adam doing the Burt Reynolds...

[@smallstepslongviso8666]

Whats it called if you beer can grip his right ankle and do the the same mechanics

[@MKillrZ]

I was waiting for Adam to blow a kiss the whole time, lmao

[@tedicombatteam3665]

Nice!