### Sweep Technique from Closed Guard Sweeps in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are techniques used to reverse the position on a grappler, allowing the practitioner who is on the bottom to become the one on top. This guide describes the basic scissor sweep from the **Closed Guard** position. #### Step-by-step Instructions 1. **Establish the Closed Guard Position:** - Begin by lying on your back with your legs wrapped around your opponent, securing a closed guard position. - Ensure your ankles remain locked behind your opponent's lower back. 2. **Control Opponent's Sleeve:** - Using your right hand, firmly grip your opponent's left sleeve at the wrist. - Pull the sleeve towards your chest to break any grips and establish control. 3. **Set Up the Cross Collar Grip:** - Slide your left hand up and secure a grip deep in your opponent's right collar. - This grip will help you pull yourself towards them while disrupting their posture. 4. **Open Your Guard:** - Unlock your legs and place your left foot on the mat close to your hips to create a post to push off from. 5. **Create Angle and Elevate the Opponent:** - Shift your hips slightly to the right, creating a 45-degree angle relative to your opponent. - Simultaneously, use your right knee to create a wedge against your opponent's belt line. 6. **Execute the Sweep:** - Pull the opponent towards you using the collar grip while scissoring your legs. - Your right leg extends out, while your left leg sweeps against the opponent's knee. - Aim to off-balance them to the top right corner, helping them fall over the scissored legs. 7. **Complete the Sweep and Obtain Mount:** - Follow your opponent's motion and turn your hips to follow them onto their back. - End up in the mount position with the opponent now underneath you. #### Key Tips - **Maintain Control:** Always keep the sleeve and collar grips tight to prevent escape or counter-moves. - **Timing and Angle:** Ensure the right angle and leverage to help maximize both the forces applied and momentum usage. - **Execution:** Perform the sweep smoothly and with commitment to prevent the opponent from regaining balance.