Sweep (martial arts)

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Sweep
Using one's leg to sweep an opponent is an important element of many martial arts throws, such as this hip sweep (harai-goshi).
Japanese name
Kanji:	足払い
Hiragana:	あしばらい
Transliterations - Revised Hepburn: ashi-barai - Kunrei-shiki: asi-barai

A sweep is the name used of two types of martial arts techniques, a throw when standing, or reversal when on the ground.

Contents 1 Standing 1.1 Illustration in kick boxing 2 Ground work 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Standing

When standing it is a technique used to take an opponent to the ground by knocking their legs out from under them, so is classed as a throw or takedown

The force of the sweep either runs perpendicular to the opponent's leg or rises as it strikes the leg, lifting the foot from the ground.A sweep can be used to take the opponent to the ground or it can simply disrupt the opponent's balance long enough to make an opening for a punch or kick. In Japanese it is known as ashi-barai.

[edit] Illustration in kick boxing

'Spoon-type' Sweep

Using a hook kick

Using a spinning kick

A circular external sweep on opposite foot

[edit] Ground work

Here a sweep is technique used to transition from a neutral or inferior position to a dominant position, such as moving from under guard to full mount, hence the alternative term 'reversal' as the dominance of positions have been reversed. examples include the scissor a where one leaps in the air with one's body side ways to take down the opponent with one's legs in a Y position.^[1]

[edit] References

• International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation. Rules. www.cbjj.com.br. URL last accessed February 11, 2006.

[edit] External links

examples of Sweeps in ground work:

• Tutorials of BJJ sweeps
• Andreh Anderson's Half Guard Series
• Elevator Sweep
• Escape from the Kesa Gatame
• Flower Sweep
• Reverse Scissor Sweep
• Tesoura Sweep (scissors sweep)
• The 'Basic' Butterfly Guard Sweep