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| Kanji: | 足払い | ||||||
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A sweep is the name used of two types of martial arts techniques, a throw when standing, or reversal when on the ground.
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Standing
When standing it is a technique used to take an opponent to the ground by knocking their legs out from under them, so is classed as a throw or takedown The force of the sweep either runs perpendicular to the opponent's leg or rise as it strikes the leg, lifting the foot from the ground.A sweep can be used to take the opponent to the ground or it can simply disrupt the opponent's balance long enough to make an opening for a punch or kick. In Japanese it is known as ashi-barai.
Illustration in kick boxing
 'Spoon-type' Sweep |
 Using a hook kick |
 Using a spinning kick |
 A circular external sweep on opposite foot |
Ground work
Here a sweep is technique used to transition from a neutral or inferior position to a dominant position, such as moving from under guard to full mount, hence the alternative term 'reversal' as the dominance of positions have been reversed.
References
- International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation. Rules. www.cbjj.com.br. URL last accessed February 11 2006.
External links
examples of Sweeps in ground work:
