Just wanted to share this for people reading. I am a smaller guy (150 lbs) and i was able to sweep people 200lbs. try to get a tight connection and time the scissor motion as you feel they are imbalanced. I was shocked how easy it was to sweep larger guys with heavy bases. THANK YOU HENRY!!!
When I first saw this video, I was a bit skeptical. As a purple belt, a lot of this seems counter intuitive to bjj logic but I’ve been trying it on my rolls and pulled it off a bunch of times already with ridiculous ease. Great technique!
So glad to see this video Henry! I had a discussion with a black belt that was teaching the 45 degree variant as I prefer across the hip. As a brown belt, I started to doubt how I was teaching lower belts (I teach it this exact way). I will continue teaching it this way as I have loved your details throughout all your videos. They seem very common sense but not apparent "hidden".
This works great if your opponent remains sitting up high. But doesnt if your opponent leans forward when you turn on your side to smash you with his weight which stops the sweep dead in its tracks. Using a higher knee shield sweep prevents your opponent from simply doing this, that's why it's more popular. How do you counter that to complete the sweep the way Henry does it here?
@@ctsd623 I rolled with a girl I out weighed by perhaps nearly double her weight. her ankle at my hip wasn't able to produce enough leverage to move me, needed to be the 45 degree version or at my armpit. this way seems like it will work, but only on people around your size.
I would normally push with my leg like you are doing, if they fall great, if they don't it will normally be because they shifted their weight which in that case will help me load them into my leg and sweep them with much more momentum for me to go on top. But in both cases I am also grabbing the collar, as it is required for loading them but also it helps with the pushing.
Except Matt Thornton teaches to put the knee in the chest to prevent being smashed, unless he has changed up since I saw him years ago. Matt taught this very different.
@@samuraisteve2775 Maybe he was showing a variation of the same move which was good as you know we adapt in the course of time as we continue to learn.
@@fcsguro1 I had my own school and he did a seminar with me twice. I have it on video taught differently. Matt specifically said he does not like the “shin across the hip” style, and thought the success rate was lower. He said it will get smashed and you will get passed. This was 2008-2009. I would bet Matt was missing details that Henry has shown here.
@@samuraisteve2775 that is amazing that you had him teach there. Where is your school? I travel a lot due to work and I would love to go and learn from you if possible. Thank you
I’ve always heard that you want to keep your knee angle high to keep from getting your legs smashed. How do you prevent getting smashed with this method?
Asking out of curiosity, if we place our leg parallel to the ground on the belly of our opponent, isn't there a high chance of getting the kness pushed down? I mean the opponent can get over the knee and kill the leverage. I am a white belt trying to learn, no intention of challenging your ways.
whats stopping your knee across the stomach getting smashed down and passed ? is it the never less than 90 degree angle you spoke about? Does this stop him from getting position to smash you down and pass? thanks
Yes that's exactly why you don't collapse the leg smaller than 90 degrees. They just smash that leg, switch their hips and pass into side. If your leg is extended with ankle at their hip they can't "jam" your leg
There's certainly a vulnerability at the very moment you turn. If your opponent has the presence of mind to slide backwards, grab your 90 degree bent leg and just throw it in the same direction as you're turning they can try to pass without smashing.
Are you sure you're not pushing sideways (i.e. to the left, as they are in the video). That won't work. You are supposed to pull the right hand and push forward with the knee. The rotation momentum is what falls them. At least that's my experience
I had the same question. If I keep my knee shield flat, I got my leg smashed and my guard passed. I would appreciate some feedback on how to address this issue
@@haochenli1204 He addresses this very question in his sweeps course. But the answer is if you do the sweep correctly you should still be able to sweep them.
Sure, that can happen. But, that is why he said to never bend the knee more than 90 degrees. Also you are controlling the hand so it is not that easy to sprawl.
On a more serious question. I really wish instructors would help me understand what core concepts or principles of Jujutsu they are applying to the techniques being taught. The loveliest thing about this art is understanding these ideas as opposed to step by step processes which never lands with me for the long run. I always forget steps. I mean the science is as interesting as the art but only one content creator has approached the topic seriously . I think they were called RVJ? RVV? A Canadian school. Would you consider a topic like that?
Depends on the school where you choose to train. Will the students all try to smash you, or will there be guys you can train with who push you but are good enough not to constantly cause injuries? Go take some classes and ask the instructors these questions. But you are not too old if you find the right people to learn from.
@@MonacoRocha Different guy. I'm in Green Bay. Started with Relson Gracie in mid 90's, then Pedro Sauer, Comprido Medeiros and Carlson Gracie lineage. About 27 years of BJJ with some judo and non-BJJ jiu-jitsu thrown in. Being flexible and generally fit are a good starting point if you want to learn jiu-jitsu. Remember, moderation matters, especially when you are an excited beginner.
So what do we win if we find your jujutsu? Or are we meant to hide our jujutsu from you? And what if someone else has invisible jujutsu? Does that count as hidden? 😜
Why think that the scissor sweep is meant for a striking context? I get Akins' position philosophically, and agree mostly, but it just doesn't follow that every technique in jiu jitsu is meant for a fighting context. I'd imagine Akins would agree that closed guard in a fight would make broken postural control the primary objective anyway, so sweep attempts would be working from that starting point. I'd be shocked if most black belts would even attempt a scissor sweep in a fight.
You have to remember that Henry was tought by Rickson, and that Rickson's generation in general but Rickson himself in particular, was al about jiu jitsu being able to work at least in a two people real fight. And Rickson was the best at analyzing, testing, applying and adjusting lever concepts in an encounter where being punched in the mouth and being bitten was a possibility. Not spending too much time playing guard and advancing to a superior position was the priority if submission opportunity from guard wasn't there. So if it happens that the position ends up being perfect for a scissor sweep, then guess what: you scissor f*cking sweep: black belt, gray belt, transparent belt, short belt, long belt, large belt, tinny belt or no belt.
Just wanted to share this for people reading.
I am a smaller guy (150 lbs) and i was able to sweep people 200lbs. try to get a tight connection and time the scissor motion as you feel they are imbalanced. I was shocked how easy it was to sweep larger guys with heavy bases. THANK YOU HENRY!!!
Depending on how tall you are 150 is very likely ideal for longevity and long term health
thanks for this tip
Henry has so many different haircuts lol 😂
OHHH SHITTT... I'M BE WAITING FOR YEARS TO SEE RICKSON'S SCISSOR SWEEP.
Thanks Henry.
When I first saw this video, I was a bit skeptical. As a purple belt, a lot of this seems counter intuitive to bjj logic but I’ve been trying it on my rolls and pulled it off a bunch of times already with ridiculous ease. Great technique!
So glad to see this video Henry! I had a discussion with a black belt that was teaching the 45 degree variant as I prefer across the hip. As a brown belt, I started to doubt how I was teaching lower belts (I teach it this exact way). I will continue teaching it this way as I have loved your details throughout all your videos. They seem very common sense but not apparent "hidden".
This works great if your opponent remains sitting up high. But doesnt if your opponent leans forward when you turn on your side to smash you with his weight which stops the sweep dead in its tracks. Using a higher knee shield sweep prevents your opponent from simply doing this, that's why it's more popular. How do you counter that to complete the sweep the way Henry does it here?
@@ctsd623 I rolled with a girl I out weighed by perhaps nearly double her weight. her ankle at my hip wasn't able to produce enough leverage to move me, needed to be the 45 degree version or at my armpit. this way seems like it will work, but only on people around your size.
Outstanding. Immediate follow. Thanks Henry
Your style of teaching is absolutely beautiful.
Amazing Details Henry. You've done it again. Taking the complicated and making it uncomplicated. Big Thanks !!
I would normally push with my leg like you are doing, if they fall great, if they don't it will normally be because they shifted their weight which in that case will help me load them into my leg and sweep them with much more momentum for me to go on top. But in both cases I am also grabbing the collar, as it is required for loading them but also it helps with the pushing.
Thank you....some great tips that I will try to incorporate.
Love your videos Henry, thank you. You do a tremendous job of teaching concepts, which is more helpful to me than walking through the technique.
Sensei Akins - Excellent video, thank you.
How does this channel only have 5k subscribers? Oh well we will enjoy the secrets thanks Akins Sensei
I know... Please help spread the word!
@@HenryAkinsBJJ will do . And if you're ever in Baltimore and or DC MD area would love to have you come through/host ya
Absolute GOLD
I have tried this and Master Henry and Master Matt Thornton are very good at explaining the details to make it work.
Except Matt Thornton teaches to put the knee in the chest to prevent being smashed, unless he has changed up since I saw him years ago.
Matt taught this very different.
@@samuraisteve2775 Maybe he was showing a variation of the same move which was good as you know we adapt in the course of time as we continue to learn.
@@fcsguro1 I had my own school and he did a seminar with me twice. I have it on video taught differently. Matt specifically said he does not like the “shin across the hip” style, and thought the success rate was lower.
He said it will get smashed and you will get passed.
This was 2008-2009.
I would bet Matt was missing details that Henry has shown here.
@@samuraisteve2775 that is amazing that you had him teach there. Where is your school? I travel a lot due to work and I would love to go and learn from you if possible. Thank you
Pure gold! Thank you!
Incredible I can't wait to try this in class!
Perfect and Ingenious .
Genius
Perfect… im going to try this tomorrow. Thank you.:)
So many amazing details
Genius and yes Carlos but good thorough explanation thank you!!!!!!
This is great, thank you.
Beautiful!
Wonderful details
Thank you much 🙏🏾
Fantastic
I’ve always heard that you want to keep your knee angle high to keep from getting your legs smashed. How do you prevent getting smashed with this method?
Henry, what he heck are you talking about??
Asking out of curiosity, if we place our leg parallel to the ground on the belly of our opponent, isn't there a high chance of getting the kness pushed down? I mean the opponent can get over the knee and kill the leverage. I am a white belt trying to learn, no intention of challenging your ways.
What is stopping him from smashing your knee down? Or I’m I missing somthing
I see the key... that foot on the waist n knee slightly down
whats stopping your knee across the stomach getting smashed down and passed ? is it the never less than 90 degree angle you spoke about? Does this stop him from getting position to smash you down and pass? thanks
Yes that's exactly why you don't collapse the leg smaller than 90 degrees. They just smash that leg, switch their hips and pass into side.
If your leg is extended with ankle at their hip they can't "jam" your leg
There's certainly a vulnerability at the very moment you turn. If your opponent has the presence of mind to slide backwards, grab your 90 degree bent leg and just throw it in the same direction as you're turning they can try to pass without smashing.
@@KaninTuzi you are right mate. But i think in every technique are good and bad thing's. There's always a risk that some times worth be taken.
@@jaimeneves2468 Yep
@@KaninTuzi Which is why getting a grip on his wrist (no gi) is a good detail. Prevents him from doing that
With the instep so low over the waist what's to stop your training partner from effectively sprawling?
What are your thoughts towards getting heelhooked with this variation of scissor sweep.
Mr. Akins, does anything change if they collapse their chest and hug your legs prior to the sweep?
I tried while rolling and didnt work. Maybe its just me but without pulling the arm there is no power
For some reason I’m struggling to get the sweep this way. I go to push through the hip and the guy doesn’t move
Are you sure you're not pushing sideways (i.e. to the left, as they are in the video). That won't work. You are supposed to pull the right hand and push forward with the knee. The rotation momentum is what falls them. At least that's my experience
Did you figure it out?
How do I keep him from sprawling back and smashing my leg?
I had the same question. If I keep my knee shield flat, I got my leg smashed and my guard passed. I would appreciate some feedback on how to address this issue
@@haochenli1204 He addresses this very question in his sweeps course. But the answer is if you do the sweep correctly you should still be able to sweep them.
Sure, that can happen. But, that is why he said to never bend the knee more than 90 degrees. Also you are controlling the hand so it is not that easy to sprawl.
I believe the collar cross grip could help against sprawling
09:55 If its no gi then he is not getting up, he is locking your legs
I’m relatively new to BJJ, but aren’t you supposed to stack them over you and break their base before attempting the sweep?
When will Henry come back to Sydney?
On a more serious question. I really wish instructors would help me understand what core concepts or principles of Jujutsu they are applying to the techniques being taught. The loveliest thing about this art is understanding these ideas as opposed to step by step processes which never lands with me for the long run. I always forget steps. I mean the science is as interesting as the art but only one content creator has approached the topic seriously . I think they were called RVJ? RVV? A Canadian school. Would you consider a topic like that?
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Wow!
Hi Henry I'm 64 & in great shape.. karate at 6 boxing swimming up hill sprinting yoga ect ect.. am I too old for BJJ .???
Depends on the school where you choose to train. Will the students all try to smash you, or will there be guys you can train with who push you but are good enough not to constantly cause injuries? Go take some classes and ask the instructors these questions. But you are not too old if you find the right people to learn from.
@@mrtselfdefense4185 I Know All about You.... You are Like The Kama Bjj Guys Ryan & Dave More Self Defence .... Are U in Vegas?
@@MonacoRocha Different guy. I'm in Green Bay. Started with Relson Gracie in mid 90's, then Pedro Sauer, Comprido Medeiros and Carlson Gracie lineage. About 27 years of BJJ with some judo and non-BJJ jiu-jitsu thrown in. Being flexible and generally fit are a good starting point if you want to learn jiu-jitsu. Remember, moderation matters, especially when you are an excited beginner.
@@mrtselfdefense4185 Wow ! You Trained With The Real Boys.. Reason must be a Trip... I lived in Brasil for 6 years.. Say Paolo
why not show the same but with him trying to stay up
So what do we win if we find your jujutsu? Or are we meant to hide our jujutsu from you? And what if someone else has invisible jujutsu? Does that count as hidden? 😜
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holy cow!! 🤣
Why think that the scissor sweep is meant for a striking context? I get Akins' position philosophically, and agree mostly, but it just doesn't follow that every technique in jiu jitsu is meant for a fighting context. I'd imagine Akins would agree that closed guard in a fight would make broken postural control the primary objective anyway, so sweep attempts would be working from that starting point. I'd be shocked if most black belts would even attempt a scissor sweep in a fight.
You have to remember that Henry was tought by Rickson, and that Rickson's generation in general but Rickson himself in particular, was al about jiu jitsu being able to work at least in a two people real fight. And Rickson was the best at analyzing, testing, applying and adjusting lever concepts in an encounter where being punched in the mouth and being bitten was a possibility. Not spending too much time playing guard and advancing to a superior position was the priority if submission opportunity from guard wasn't there. So if it happens that the position ends up being perfect for a scissor sweep, then guess what: you scissor f*cking sweep: black belt, gray belt, transparent belt, short belt, long belt, large belt, tinny belt or no belt.
9:30 no gi