🥋 Techniques

What is Pendulum Sweep in BJJ?

Also known as: Flower sweep

Quick Definition

A powerful closed guard sweep using a swinging leg motion to generate momentum.

Full Explanation

The pendulum sweep (also called flower sweep) is performed from closed guard by swinging your leg in a wide arc to generate momentum while controlling the opponent's arm and leg. The pendulum motion of the swinging leg creates the force needed to sweep the opponent over. It is one of the most powerful sweeps from closed guard and works well against opponents who lean forward in your guard.

Examples in Context

"The pendulum sweep generates a lot of power from the leg swing"

"I use the pendulum sweep when they lean forward in my guard"

Related Terms

Scissor Sweep

A fundamental closed guard sweep using a scissoring leg motion.

Closed Guard

A guard position where your legs are wrapped around your opponent's waist with ankles crossed.

Sweep

A technique from guard that reverses position, putting you on top.

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