5 Judo foot sweeps
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Stick Shift Sweep·Shintaro Higashi
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Stick Shift Sweep
SubFamilyTranslation: Смяна на скоростта (прехват)
Overview
Техниката Stick Shift Sweep използва движение на ръцете, наподобяващо смяна на скорости, за да смени контрола на подкрилника при полузащита, създавайки ъгъл на дисбаланс за технически прехват. [1]
Stick ShiftСмяна на скоростта при полузащита
History & Origin
Разработен от Еди Браво за системата 10th Planet. [1]
Effectiveness
Високопроцентен прехват без ги. [1]
Lineage
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. [1]
Competition Record
Използвана в EBI и MMA състезания
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Основно действие — Механика на прехвата от полузащита/rubber guard
Position & Entry
От полузащита — Изпълнение на Stick Shift Sweep
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
The Sneakiest Foot Sweep Anyone Can Do - Travis Stevens Basic Judo Techniques
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Stick Shift Sweep·Travis Stevens
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Judo footsweeps in depth
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Stick Shift Sweep·Shintaro Higashi
Judo footsweeps in depth Footsweeps are timing oriented. I cover these three in this video: O uchi gari, de ashi barai…
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3 videosWhat Instructors Say
The Stick Shift Sweep is a judo foot sweep technique emphasizing timing, hip engagement, and sequential footwork combinations rather than isolated movements. Shintaro Higashi (appearing in two videos) stresses that timing is paramount—the sweep fails if executed without precise positioning relative to opponent weight distribution. Both Higashi instructors underscore that the hips must remain engaged and forward, not hinged backward, to generate sufficient force through the legs. Travis Stevens teaches a foundational "step on the foot" variant where the practitioner positions their arch under the opponent's ankle, maintaining weight on the toes while using body leverage to push before executing the sweep through the opponent's center rather than past them. Higashi's approach favors combination sequences—such as Osoto Gari into Dasashi into Kosoto Gari—where the initial technique forces a defensive reaction that creates an opening for the follow-up sweep. Stevens emphasizes footwork mechanics: stepping in to establish control, maintaining proper foot contact, and extending through the hips to elevate and finish. Both instructors agree the technique relies on reading opponent movement and weight shifts rather than predetermined patterns. Higashi notes that successful application requires creating movement through hand positioning and directional changes, allowing the practitioner to attack trailing legs when weight transfers off them.
Synthesized from 3 instructors
- Shintaro Higashi — Judo footsweeps in depth: Detailed explanation of timing-based foot sweep mechanics, hip engagement requirements, and combination sequences (Osoto Gari → Dasashi → Kosoto Gari), emphasizing how initial techniques create opportunities for follow-up sweeps
- Travis Stevens — The Sneakiest Foot Sweep Anyone Can Do - Travis Stevens Basic Judo Techniques: Foundational footwork mechanics of the step-on-foot sweep variant, including proper arch-to-ankle positioning, weight distribution on toes, body mechanics for pushing through opponent's center, and hip extension during execution
- Shintaro Higashi — 5 Judo foot sweeps: Demonstration of combinations and reactive timing principles, showing how to chain multiple foot sweeps (Osoto Gari, Kosoto Gari, Dasashi, heel hook variations) and adjust based on opponent defensive reactions
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
2
Low2/10
Позиционно обръщане
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Restricted
— без атаки с крака под кръста
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDFLegal
— IJF — Разрешена техника за хвърляне
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— IBJJF — Разрешена на всички нива на колани
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— Unified MMA — Разрешена техника за хвърляне
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— ADCC — Разрешена
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Разрешена
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Разрешена
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Първо тренирайте основата на локдауна (Bravo, 2006)
Common Mistakes
!Лош тайминг
!Липса на предварително разбиване на базата
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Полузащита → Локдаун → Stick Shift Sweep → Горна позиция
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
1Book[1] Bravo, E. with Krauss, E. and Cordoza, G. (2006). Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition. Victory Belt Publishing.
2Citation[1] Bravo, E. with Krauss, E. and Cordoza, G. (2006). Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition. Victory Belt Publishing.
[1] Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006) — technique description and application
Community
Athletics
Добра подвижност на бедрата
Сила на долната половина на тялото
Notes
Stick Shift Sweep е прехват на 10th Planet, документиран в Mastering the Rubber Guard. Наименован според характерната на Браво поп-културна номенклатура. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
How important is timing when executing a foot sweep?
Timing is the most critical element of foot sweeps. Shintaro Higashi emphasizes that without perfect timing, even dominant position and proper technique won't generate enough force to complete the throw effectively.
What's the correct hip position when setting up a foot sweep?
Your hips cannot be hinged when executing foot sweeps like Koji or Kosodo. Once your hips are hinged, it becomes very difficult to apply the necessary force, even if your timing is good.
Where exactly should my foot contact my opponent's foot during a sweep?
Travis Stevens explains that your arch should match the top midsole of your opponent's foot, with your arch positioned right underneath their ankle bone. Avoid putting your heel down or stepping on the big toe—instead, reach to the outside while keeping your weight on your toes so you can transfer power into the sweep.
Should I memorize specific foot sweep combinations?
No—instead, focus on reading openings and responding case by case. Shintaro Higashi advises that you should coordinate foot sweeps fluidly rather than memorizing sequences, allowing you to fill in combinations with your own foot sweeps as opportunities arise.
Как работи Stick Shift Sweep?
Техниката Stick Shift Sweep използва движение на ръцете, наподобяващо смяна на скорости, за да смени контрола на подкрилника при полузащита, създавайки ъгъл на дисбаланс за технически прехват.
Откъде произлиза Stick Shift Sweep?
Разработен от Еди Браво за системата 10th Planet.
Разрешена ли е Stick Shift Sweep в състезания?
IJF: легална — Разрешена техника за хвърляне; IBJJF: легална — Разрешена на всички нива на колани; UWW: ограничена — Разрешена в свободна борба, забранена в гръко-римска (без атаки с крака под к…; Unified MMA: легална — Разрешена техника за хвърляне; ADCC: легална — Разрешена; FIAS Sport Sambo: легална — Разрешена; FIAS Combat Sambo: легална — Разрешена
Колко опасна е Stick Shift Sweep?
Оценка на опасност 2/10. Позиционно обръщане
Как се подготвя Stick Shift Sweep?
Стандартната верига за подготовка: Полузащита → Локдаун → Stick Shift Sweep → Горна позиция.
Как да се защитя срещу Stick Shift Sweep?
Стандартните контри включват: Стабилизиране на базата / Уизър / Преминаване на полузащитата.
Колко ефективна е Stick Shift Sweep в състезания?
Използвана в EBI и MMA състезания
Какви са честите грешки при изпълнение на Stick Shift Sweep?
Основни грешки, за които да внимавате: Лош тайминг / Липса на предварително разбиване на базата.
Какви други имена има Stick Shift Sweep?
Stick Shift Sweep е известна също като Sutikku Shifuto Suīpu, Stick Shift, Смяна на скоростта при полузащита.