Jiu-Jitsu
Butterfly Elevator Sweep Series
Use hooks to elevate instead of muscling the sweep
8 min
5 x 6 reps per side
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward use hooks to elevate instead of muscling the sweep.
Instructions
- 1Sit in butterfly guard with both hooks inside your partner's thighs.
- 2Break a same-side grip and post the opposite hand behind you for base.
- 3Elevate with the hook while pulling the same-side arm to rotate them over.
- 4Follow through to a knee-on-belly or mount finish.
What to focus on
Elevating with the hip and hook together, not just the arms pulling.
Recommended reps
5 x 6 reps per side
Common mistake
Sweeping flat-footed with no elevation, so the opponent just re-bases.