5 Judo foot sweeps
Foot sweeps in Judo are a great way to unsettle your opponents and sometimes, they score ippons as well. Here are 5 snea…
Перевод: Stick shift sweep
The Stick Shift Sweep uses a gear-shifting hand motion to switch underhook control in half guard, creating an off-balance angle for a technical sweep. [1]
Developed by Eddie Bravo for the 10th Planet system. [1]
High-percentage no-gi sweep. [1]
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. [1]
Used in EBI and MMA competition
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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.
Сформировано на основе 3 инструкторов
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Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
Positional reversal
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
[1] Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006) — technique description and application
Good hip mobility
Lower body strength
The Stick Shift Sweep is a 10th Planet sweep documented in Mastering the Rubber Guard. Named in Bravo's distinctive pop-culture naming convention. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Stick Shift Sweep uses a gear-shifting hand motion to switch underhook control in half guard, creating an off-balance angle for a technical sweep.
Developed by Eddie Bravo for the 10th Planet system.
IJF: разрешён — Legal throwing technique; IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels; UWW: ограничен — Legal in freestyle, banned in Greco-Roman (no leg attacks below waist); Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal throwing technique; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: разрешён — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Оценка опасности 2/10. Positional reversal
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Half guard → Lockdown → Stick Shift Sweep → Top position.
Стандартные контрприёмы: Base out / Whizzer / Pass the half guard.
Used in EBI and MMA competition
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Poor timing / Not breaking base first.
Stick Shift Sweep также известен как Sutikku Shifuto Suīpu, Stick Shift, Half Guard Gear Shift.