Scissor sweep

Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Scissor sweep · MMA: Scissor sweep

Appears in 2 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

From closed guard, the bottom fighter pulls the opponent forward, places one shin across their hips and the other leg low on the mat, then scissors the legs: the top leg pushes and the bottom leg chops, rolling the opponent over.

Appears in 2 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu	Scissor sweep
MMA	Scissor sweep

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Sources

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Wabukan (2026). “Scissor sweep”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/raspagem-tesoura (accessed 2026-10-30).

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