Hip Bump Sweep also known as Getup Sweep or Situp Sweep is considered as one of the staple technique in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Quite often the effectiveness and the details behind this technique is overlooked.
The Hip Bump Sweep is one of the most basic BJJ sweeps… But when you’re rolling against an experienced training partner, that doesn’t have to mean anything – they’ll use this technique when they see a chance.
The Hip Bump Sweep is one of the most basic BJJ techniques from Closed Guard.
And it can be surprisingly effective, even at the highest of levels.
Here are a couple of fantastic details that will help you counter the Hip Bump Sweep.
Henry Akins explains and demonstrates them below:
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