Scissor Sweep

[bignick]

ok...i guess i misunderstood what was going on..we've got stuff like that in judo...but the emphasis isn't as strong on passing/defeating the guard...especially for competition..because there is a short amount of time you have to get something...otherwise the ref stands you back up and you go at it again..also...groundfighting in judo usually results from a throw or failed attempt at one...combined with the lack of striking....there's not a whole lof of fighting from the guard...not that i've seen at least...

 

[Aaron Little]

I taught a private this morning and we worked on the scissor sweep. I realized that there was another fundamental principle I wanted to mention.

When you have your shin across their waist it is important to keep the instep of that foot tight against their hip. This servers two primary purposes.

1. To help prevent a heel hook
2. To help in defending the Pass

I hope that this helps.