Sweeps · Gi & no-gi
Pendulum sweep
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Use an angle and swinging leg action to redirect their balance.
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Closed guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 5 min section · 1:21–5:23
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationPendulum Sweep from Full Guard (Effective At Any Level in BJJ)
Nick “Chewy” Albin / Chewjitsu
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- A controlled arm and access to change your angle.
Key ideas
- Deny the hand post on the side you intend to sweep toward.
- Use the leg underhook and hip angle to draw their weight forward before the swing.
- Let them roll past your swinging leg so it does not pin you underneath as you rise to mount.
Common pitfalls
- Trying to turn them while their weight remains settled back.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Mount · In control
The arm cannot post and you stay connected through the turn.