**Butterfly Sweep** is a fundamental technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, typically used from the **Butterfly Guard** position. It leverages the practitioner's legs and hips to unbalance and sweep the opponent, transitioning to a more dominant position. ### Butterfly Sweep Instructions --- #### Position: Butterfly Guard 1. **Establish Control** - Begin seated on the mat with your legs inside your opponent's thighs. - Use your **hooks**, placing your feet around your opponent's inner thighs, heels curling slightly into them. - Maintain a grip on your opponent's sleeves, collars, or overhooks, depending on what's available. 2. **Create Off-Balance** - Choose the side you wish to sweep your opponent to. For this illustration, let's use the opponent's right side. - Lean slightly to your left side, and simultaneously push or pull your opponent's left arm across your body to unbalance them. 3. **Adjust Your Position** - Lift your hips slightly off the ground by leaning back and engaging your core. - Pull your opponent's weight towards you, using your hands to maintain tension and connection. 4. **Execute the Sweep** - Kick your right hook (foot) up as you fall to your left side, rotating your hips. - Simultaneously push upward with your left hook to torque their balance further off. - Continue pulling their right arm across your body or pushing their opposite shoulder to guide their movement. 5. **Follow Through** - As their body begins to turn, drive your opponent over your legs and follow through with your momentum. - Maintain control as they fall onto their back or side by keeping grips consistent and moving your hips over. 6. **Secure Top Position** - Use the momentum of the sweep to come up on top, aiming to settle into **Side Control** or **Mount**. - Establish a stable base and secure grips on them to prevent any guard recovery. ##### Tips: - Maintain a strong core to support balance and leverage during the sweep. - Timing is crucial: execute the sweep as soon as you feel your opponent is off-balance. - Practice transitioning smoothly to the top position to effectively capitalize on the sweep. --- ### Additional Notes: - **Japanese Name**: Unknown or **N/A**. - This technique is effective against opponents seeking to pass the guard aggressively or when they maintain a low posture to counter your game. The **Butterfly Sweep** is applauded for its versatility, effectiveness in off-balancing opponents, and facilitating transition to dominant top positions, enhancing positional advantages during sparring or competition.