Hip Tilt.
John Wayne.
Crowbar Sweep.
All those names are used to identify one of my favorite sweeps, but in my mind, I think of it simply as the precursor to destruction.
Wonder why?
It’s simply because I actually prefer when people defend it. Hell, a lot of times, I want them to defend more than I want to complete the sweep. In fact, sometimes I get downright giddy when I see that hand post on the mat.
In that moment, a whole host of options appear in front of me, and all I have to do is pick their poison.
Most often, I choose the loop choke but that’s only because of preference. I also have the kimura on either arm, a sneaky little armbar, and two ways to blow straight past their defense and finish the sweep.
And what’s even better is that it doesn’t matter if an opponent knows it’s coming. They’re still forced to make a decision.
Be swept or suffer.
It’s a real rock and a hard place dilemma.
That’s how I roll.
And how you should too.
Any time you can force specific and predictable reactions, there will be opportunities to make your opponent suffer. You just have to find them, and hone your sequence through diligent practice.
But to do that well, a certain perspective is required.
When opponents counter me, I don’t get mad. Instead, I look at it as an opportunity. In those moments, they’re actually helping me. That kind of feedback, if I use it, can be EXTREMELY available.
And with it, I can create far more precursors to destruction.
If you want to see a more of what I do with the hip tilt though, you’re lucky. There is a whole section in my half guard course devoted to the hip tilt and the attacks that flow from it.
Up your game here:
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