### Lasso Guard Sweep The Lasso Guard is a powerful position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It involves the use of your legs to control your opponent's arms, creating openings for attacks and sweeps. This particular sweep can disrupt your opponent's base, allowing you to gain a dominant position. --- ### Prerequisites: - **Position**: Open Guard - **Topbotton**: Bottom - **Japanese Name**: N/A --- ### The Technique: 1. **Establish the Open Guard** - Start by establishing grips on your opponent’s sleeves. - Use your feet to keep some distance and control their posture. 2. **Create the Lasso** - With your right foot, bring your right leg to the inside of your opponent's left arm, hooking your foot around the outside of their arm. - Pull your shin flush against their arm, making sure to grip tightly with your hand. 3. **Anchor and Control** - Your left foot stays on your opponent’s right hip to anchor yourself effectively. - Focus on keeping your right grip tight and your leg active to control the opponent’s upper body. 4. **Off-Balance Your Opponent** - Push off your left foot to off-balance your opponent, extending their arm away from their body. - Your knee should be bent slightly to aid in the push-and-pull mechanic. 5. **Execute the Sweep** - With their base compromised, pull firmly with your right hand while simultaneously steering your right leg down and towards your opponent, sitting them onto the mat. - As they fall, place your left foot on the mat and use it for support. 6. **Follow Through to a Dominant Position** - As their balance breaks, drive forward and wrap your right leg over their torso. - As you sit up, look to come up into a more dominant position such as the side control or mount. - Make sure to maintain pressure and control as you transition to avoid counter-attacks. ### Tips: - **Gripping and Control**: Always ensure your grips are strong to exert maximum control. - **Leverage and Mechanics**: Utilizing the push-pull dynamic effectively will make the sweep smoother. - **Follow-Up**: Be prepared to secure a dominant position immediately after the sweep to maintain the upper hand. --- Mastering the Lasso Guard Sweep takes practice, timing, and control, but it can be an immensely effective technique in both gi and no-gi scenarios, giving you the upper hand against an opponent in the open guard position. With these steps, you'll enhance your ability to off-balance and sweep from the guard.