Half Guard – Bottom Sweep

Mechanic Sweep : Counter to the D’arce Choke

Scott Epstein from 10th Planet West LA teaches the counter to d'arce. He calls this counter the Mechanic Sweep.  As your opponent goes for the darce, you grab his wrist and c-cup his leg and sweep him.   A typical way to get to the d'arce choke is when your...

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Plan B Sweep From Half Guard

Plan B Sweep From Half Guard

Plan B Sweep from Half Guard is a sweep you would attempt from the half-guard lockdown position. Ideally, when going for a sweep from the lockdown, you would go for the Old School Sweep or for a sweep where you are in the Dog Fight Position.   When your opponent...

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