Spider Sweep
Position Details
The spider sweep uses both feet on the biceps with sleeve grips to control and sweep your opponent. By manipulating their arms and creating angles, you can sweep in multiple directions.
Key Principles
- Establish strong sleeve grips with feet on their biceps
- Create diagonal tension by extending one leg while pulling the other
- Use a scissoring motion with your legs to off-balance
- Sweep in the direction of the collapsed arm
Concepts
- Tension Control: Constant tension in your sleeve grips controls their posture
- Angle Creation: Diagonal angles make sweeps more powerful
- Arm Collapse: Collapsing one arm while extending the other creates the sweep
- Hip Movement: Active hip movement enhances all spider guard attacks