Pendulum sweep

Technique Description

The pendulum sweep, as a sweeping transitional move, makes for great and versatile techniques to shift positional power to an opponent from an active guard position. Commonly initiated through the use of dynamic and flowing leg movements, it directly targets the destabilization of the defending player's center or lower balance from an area of advantage while attempting transitions or a potential offensive game to maintain that level of control against passing positions. After controlling some of their body weight through grips, begin the flow of actions of your legs, allowing them to swing forward (using a controlled method). The body must start a rotational motion with the focus of creating power at their base from the rotation, which enables momentum during their shift in weight, which causes off-balancing to occur from your attacks with a pull-or-push-type grip action. Using all of your lower limbs, you should be able to use your upper torso area as support against the weight shifts as they fall in this maneuver. With precise techniques, a smooth control over their body in transitions for fast top placement during this kind of sweeping action is achievable. The pendulum sweep may also be referred to as a flower sweep.