Sweeps · Gi & no-gi
Hip bump sweep
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Turn their upright posture into a chance to come on top.
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Closed guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 0:00–3:01
Opens the video · Gi demonstrationThe BJJ Hip Bump Sweep and How to Connect It to Other Attacks, by Jon Thomas
Jon Thomas / Stephan Kesting / Grapplearts
Setup & key ideas
Also called sit-up sweep
Before you start
- A safe seated connection before opening the guard.
Key ideas
- Recognize when their posture gives you room to sit up.
- Remove the support that would stop the turn.
- Stay connected as you arrive on top.
Common pitfalls
- Trying to sit up while they have already pinned you flat.
- Treating a defensive post as the end of the exchange.
Connections Reactions and next steps
If they react…
IF
They post a hand to stop the sweep
Keep posture broken and establish the one-arm-in configuration before changing attacks.
Explore Triangle entry after a hip-bump attemptIF
They drive back into you
Their wrist is available and you can secure the arm without losing your guard.
Explore Kimura entry after a hip-bump attemptWhere this can lead
- Mount · In control
Their base is overcome and you clear the legs.
- Closed guard · Playing guard
They post or drive back into you; the guard connection remains.