Sweeps

John Wayne Sweep

A half guard sweep that hooks the far leg and rolls the opponent over your body when they sit back to defend.

Also called john wayne, half guard john wayne sweep, cowboy sweep.

Where it shows up

3 resources

Gi & no-gi Intermediate

Jordan Preisenger's John Wayne sweep from half guard, a compact version of the far-leg hook and roll.

Gi & no-gi Intermediate

Brian Glick with Shintaro Higashi on the John Wayne, including the knee-lever detail that makes the roll light.

Gi & no-gi Intermediate

Lachlan Giles' John Wayne from a high knee shield: hooking the far leg and rolling them over when they sit back to pass.