How do you teach kids to sweep from half guard? Watch a live kids class at Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness in Hayward as our coaches drill half guard sweeps and push kids to work for their move of the day.
Why Half Guard Sweeps Matter for Kids
Kids end up on the bottom a lot, especially against bigger partners. Half guard sweeps teach them how to turn a bad position into a good one: from bottom to top.
What Our Coaches Focus On
- Position first. "Where's your arm supposed to be?" Kids learn to bring the arm high and control before they sweep.
- Trap the ankle. Controlling the opponent's ankle takes away their base.
- Elbows down. Keeping elbows tight protects the arms.
- Bump hard and bridge. Kids learn to bridge and roll instead of lying there.
- Don't stop. When kids stop working, they lose position. Keep working for the move of the day.
Move of the Day
Every kids class has a move of the day. After drilling, kids try to hit it in live training. It teaches them to focus on one skill and keep trying until it works.
Start With Defense
Before kids sweep, they need to survive on the bottom. Read about the shield guard, the best defensive position for kids BJJ.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu 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. Learn more about our kids martial arts program, including our beginner no-gi class for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
Check the class schedule or reserve your child's first class.
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