Looking for an easy sweep that works for white belts? The spider guard sweep is one of the fundamental sweeps every beginner should add to their jiu-jitsu game. Here's how we teach it at Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness in Hayward.
How to Do the Spider Guard Sweep
- Start on your back with both feet on your opponent's hips.
- Turn onto your side.
- Put one foot in the crook of their elbow.
- Control that arm so their hand can't touch the ground to post.
- Pull up on the arm and kick with your foot to tip them over.
- Follow them over and come up on top.
Why It Works So Well for White Belts
This sweep is built on simple mechanics: take away your opponent's post, then off-balance them toward the side they can't catch themselves. It doesn't take a lot of strength or flexibility, which makes it a great first sweep.
Common Mistakes
- Staying flat on your back instead of turning to your side
- Letting your opponent free their arm and post on the mat
- Kicking without pulling, so they don't lose their balance
Keep Building Your Guard
Once you have this one, try the hip bump sweep and the scissor sweep, two more fundamental sweeps we teach beginners.
Train BJJ in Hayward
Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness is at 24249 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward, CA, next to Southland Mall, and has been teaching in Hayward for about 16 years. We're a short drive from San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and Union City. New students learn sweeps like this step by step in class. Our adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are beginner-friendly, and we also offer kids BJJ and fitness kickboxing.
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