### Hip-Bump Sweep The Hip-Bump Sweep is a classic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) technique employed to off-balance and topple an opponent from the bottom position. Particularly effective for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, it capitalizes on creating leverage using your hips. --- ### Possible Positions - **Closed Guard** ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Start in Closed Guard** - Ensure you have a secure closed guard with both legs wrapped around your opponent's waist. - Keep your posture upright and actively control your opponent by maintaining grips on their collar or sleeves. 2. **Break the Opponent's Posture** - Unbalance your opponent by pulling down on their collar or sleeves. This weakens their upper body and prepares them for the sweep. 3. **Create an Angle** - Use your left or right arm, depending on which direction you intend to sweep, to post on the mat behind you, roughly aligned with your shoulder. - Simultaneously, open your guard and drop your legs to one side. 4. **Execute a Hip Bump** - Use your free arm (the one not posting) to reach over your opponent's shoulder and hug around their arm or head. This secures control over the upper body. - Drive your hips upwards and towards your opponent's shoulder that you are hugging. This movement off-balances them further. 5. **Sweep and Momentum Carry** - With your hips driving their weight, follow through with the trajectory of their imbalance. - Use your posting arm to assist, pushing off the ground for added momentum. - Complete the sweep by rolling with your opponent until you land in the dominant mount position on top. 6. **Secure the Mount** - Once on top, settle into a secure mount position. - Ensure control by establishing a good posture, perhaps looking to progress to a submission or maintain a top position. --- ### Tips for Success - Use the element of surprise, so ensure the lead up to your hip-bump is dynamic. - Keep your movements fluid to maximize leverage and momentum. - Exploit your opponent's reactions—if they post out with a hand, consider transitioning into another technique or submission. ### Conclusion The Hip-Bump Sweep is an easy-to-learn but highly effective move. Mastering its technique requires precise timing and a good sense of balance but is rewarding by providing opportunities to transition to a dominant position. ---