Scissor Sweep — FREE BJJ Videos, Techniques & Breakdowns
The scissor sweep is a classic guard attack that off-balances from closed or open guard to land on top into mount. Below you’ll find a curated library of free videos, breakdowns, and short clips covering grips, hip angle, timing, and follow-ups—gi and no-gi. Compare approaches from instructors like Marcelo Garcia, John Danaher, Priit Mihkelson, and Firas Zahabi, plus variations from collar-and-sleeve, knee shield, and collar drag entries, with links to counters, recounters, and drills. Explore chains into armbar, cross-collar choke, knee cut, or technical mount, and see troubleshooting for common defenses (posture, wide base, stuffed shin). Browse quickly, sample different teaching styles and systems, and stack the reps—scroll on to tighten mechanics, add reliable setups, and turn your scissor sweep into a high-percentage score. Read the full Scissor Sweep technique guide.
Scissor Sweep — Sweeps (10 Videos)
The Roger Gracie Closed Guard System by Roger Gracie
$149.00 • BJJ Fanatics
This video is an instructional seminar led by 10-time World Champion Roger Gracie. The video focuses on the closed guard position and covers various techniques for implementing and dominating from this position. Techniques discussed and demonstrated include cross chokes, lapel chokes, arm locks, scissor sweep, hook sweep, and lumberjack sweeps. The seminar also provides strategies for maintaining and controlling from the closed guard position, offering a comprehensive insight into effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practice.
First to Learn First to Master: Scissor Sweep by Ryan Scialoia
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
The video teaches the technique of Scissor Sweep from the Guard position. Expert BJJ instructor, Ryan Scialoia goes through step-by-step details on how to master this fundamental movement. He discusses the mechanics of the sweep, common mistakes, and variety of setups along with advanced variations and counters. The video is directed towards both beginners and experienced practitioners aiming to improve their game.
The Forgotten Sweep by Jeff Curran
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
Jeff Curran, a retired MMA fighter and 4th Degree Black Belt Under the Legendary Master Pedro Sauer, reintroduces the under-utilized yet effective scissor sweep technique. Curran explains how to master the scissor sweep from the guard position. The video contains detailed instructions on using the scissor sweep to reverse, multiple submission setups, transitioning to dominant positions and much more. This makes it a comprehensive course on this specific sweep technique.
Scissor Sweep — Other (1 Videos)
Scissoring Me Timbers: The Scissor Guard by Neil Melanson
$127.00 • BJJ Fanatics
This instructional video by Neil Melanson teaches viewers how to use the 'Scissor Guard' position effectively. Drawing on unorthodox strategies, Melanson turns a basic reversal into a potent platform for attack. He instructs on multiple set-ups, traps, and attacks that can transform a viewer's guard game. Melanson's video aims to help viewers master the classic 'Scissor Sweep' technique and use it as an entire arsenal of attacks.