Butterfly sweep
A hook sweep from butterfly guard that elevates a partner to a corner and comes up on top.
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The butterfly sweep uses one active hook and an upper-body connection to elevate a partner and tip them to a corner. It relies on off-balancing and timing rather than lifting straight up. When the partner is loaded onto the hook, a fall to the side takes you up to the top.
Key steps
- From butterfly guard, win an underhook or a strong grip and connect chest to chest.
- Off-balance the partner toward one corner to load their weight.
- Drop your head and shoulder toward the mat on the sweeping side.
- Lift with the hook on that side to elevate the partner leg.
- Follow the roll and come up into a top position.
- Settle your base and control the partner as you arrive.
Study cues
- Connect chest to chest before sweeping
- Off-balance to a corner rather than lifting straight up
- Match the falling shoulder with the lifting hook
Common errors
- Leaning back and losing the upper-body connection
- Trying to lift with the hook alone
- Sweeping without first off-balancing the partner